Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) made the following statement on the report released today by the VA Office of the Inspector General:
“After reviewing the Veterans Health Administration Interim Report on the Phoenix Health Care System, I have lost confidence in Secretary Shinseki’s ability to effectively lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though I deeply respect… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted for legislation today to rein in the National Security Agency (NSA) and end the bulk collection of U.S. citizens’ data by the government. Wittman is a cosponsor of H.R. 3361, the USA FREEDOM Act, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 303-121.
“Congress must carry out its critical oversight role to ensure that… Read more »
Each day, our federal, state and local public employees are making a difference in our district, our Commonwealth and the Nation. They are active citizens that teach, nurture, defend, protect and lead our community into a bright future. I have had the opportunity to witness firsthand the contributions and achievements of these hard-working citizens, and am proud of hard work performed by public servants in America’s First District. Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted for legislation Thursday evening to establish a Select Committee on Benghazi, as the House continues to search for accountability and truth about the terrorist attack that killed four Americans on September 11, 2012. Wittman released the following statement:
“It is unfortunate that the House must repeatedly work for answers and… Read more »
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014
HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN
OF VIRGINIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize our Nation’s public servants and to thank them for their important contributions to our country.
In every community across America, federal employees work to make sure the government is effective and keep us safe; their daily… Read more »
House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Rob Wittman (VA-1) applauded the passage of legislative language today considered by the Subcommittee as part of H.R. 4435, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015. The House Armed Services will consider the full legislation next week on Wednesday, May 7, 2014.
“As Chairman of the Readiness… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - The Subcommittee on Readiness held a hearing today on the Operation and Maintenance without OCO Funds: What Now?. Chairman Rob Wittman made the following opening statement as prepared for delivery:
Witness testimony can be found linked below and on the Committee Repository as prepared for delivery; the committee is no longer providing paper… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Rob Wittman made the following opening statement for the Readiness portion of the HASC Full Committee Markup of H.R. 4435, the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act:
Mr. Chairman, thank you for your steadfast leadership on this committee, and particularly on this bill as we navigate difficult… Read more »
Folks are rightly frustrated that simple issues become more complicated because of bureaucratic red tape, especially with regard to health care. Too many individuals have shared with me their struggles involving Obamacare. Read more »
The work of the nation can be much more thoughtful and efficient when it’s not left to the last-minute. I have and will continue to advocate for regular order: consideration of legislation for each area of spending in a timely manner before a new fiscal year begins. Read more »
