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Wittman Supports Committee Passage of National Defense Authorization Act for FY16

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported passage of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016, through the full House Armed Services Committee. The annual authorization bill provides policy guidance and authorization for the Department of Defense. “Our men and women in uniform have been forced to make difficult choices in light…

Wittman Applauds Readiness Subcommittee Language in NDAA

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Washington, D.C. – House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Rob Wittman (VA-1) applauded the passage of legislative language considered by the subcommittee as part of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016. The House Armed Services Committee will consider the full legislation next week on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. “The Readiness…

Rob Wittman's Weekly Update

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Congress and the president must work together to find responsible mechanisms for preventing these astronomical defense cuts from taking place. Our defense budget has already been hit with an unbalanced set of drastic cuts in recent years, and our military leaders have sounded the alarm that our force will be devastated if the sequester is allowed to take place.

Wittman Congratulates Rep. Stefanik on Readiness Vice Chair Selection

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement after Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21) was selected as Vice Chair of the Readiness Subcommittee: “Rep. Stefanik will be a great addition to the Readiness team, and I congratulate her on her selection as Vice Chair. The condition of our military’s…

Bipartisan Virginia Delegation expresses support for 11 aircraft carrier fleet

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2015 CONTACT: Amy Dudley (Kaine), 202-224-9688 Kevin Hall (Warner), 202-228-6884 Beth Breeding (Goodlatte), 202-225-5431 David Dailey (Scott), 202-225-8351 Alex Gray (Forbes), 202-225-6365 Gordon Neal (Wittman), 202-226-9873 George Burke (Connolly), 202-225-1492 Andrea Pivarunas (Griffith), 202-225-3861 Abigail Sigler (Hurt),…

Wittman to Again Chair Readiness Subcommittee in 114th Congress

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after House Armed Services Committee Chairman-elect Mac Thornberry (TX-13) renamed him Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness for the upcoming 114th Congress: “It has been an honor serving as Chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee during the 113th Congress, and I look forward to building on…

Wittman Statement on NDAA Provisions Adjusting Military Compensation and Allowances

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement today concerning provisions in the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act for 2014 (H.R. 3979) which adjusted military compensation and allowances: “The passage of today’s bill was absolutely necessary for protecting our national…

Wittman Applauds House Passage of National Defense Authorization Act of 2015

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, applauded the House passage of H.R. 3979, the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2015, which follows original House passage in May. “Passage of this bill highlights Congress’ strong commitment to our military,” Wittman said.…

Scott, Forbes, Wittman, & Rigell Commend Navy Decision to Consolidate Military Sealift Command at Norfolk

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Washington, D.C. – Representatives Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-3), Randy Forbes (VA-4), Rob Wittman (VA-1) and Scott Rigell (VA-2) issued the following joint statement on the announcement by the United States Navy that it intends to consolidate the headquarters of its Military Sealift Command from the Washington Navy Yard to Naval Station Norfolk by the end of Fiscal Year 2019: “This…

Wittman Votes to Restore Accountability to VA and Ensure Timely Care for Veterans

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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported bipartisan legislation to implement reforms at the Department of Veterans Affairs after reports surfaced earlier this year of excessive wait-times and misconduct at VA health facilities. The Veterans’ Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (H.R. 3230) passed the House of Representatives by a…