WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6157 – Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019.
“This is the first time in ten years the Department of Defense will not operate under a continuing resolution (CR). During this time, we have reduced the size of our Army,… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 5895 – Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act:
“I am encouraged that we have finally completed a small fraction of the appropriations bills for FY2019. The legislation passed today invests… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman OpEd on a ready Reserve Force
While news cycles and memes have recently focused on the future Space Force, I believe we need to first focus on another, already existing force: the Ready Reserve Force (RRF).
The RRF functions as the nation’s emergency seafaring logistics arm, ready at a moment’s notice to support rapid worldwide deployment of U.S. military forces,… Read more »
Weekly Update: Veterans - Better Off Now
By Congressman Rob Wittman
August 11, 2018
Since the dawn of our nation, our Armed Forces have stood up and fought for our freedom; we sleep soundly because of their bravery. Our Veterans made great sacrifices for us on the battlefield and we owe them… Read more »
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The people's House accomplished a great deal of work this June. We passed landmark legislation to combat the opioid crisis. We passed a farm bill that provides security for America's farmers, expands access to rural broadband, and bridges the skills gap through workforce development. We passed a rescissions package that… Read more »
Wittman, Roe Host Veterans Forum in Fredericksburg
WASHINTON – Congressman Rob Wittman hosted a “Voices of Veterans” event featuring House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe, along with several representatives from the Veterans Administration (VA). The event was held at VFW Post 3103 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
“Congress and the American people are dedicated to our… Read more »
Surface warfare training and career
It has been nearly nine months since the USS McCain collided with Alnic MC off the coast of Singapore, and almost 11 months since the USS Fitzgerald collided with MV ACX Crystal south of Yokosuka, Japan. While I applaud the U.S. Navy’s efforts to address the root causes of these tragic collisions, I believe more… Read more »
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May has been a busy month both in Washington and here in the district. In the district we were able to visit with business owners, students, members of the military, and teachers to discuss ways that we can help. In D.C. we were busy this month passing bills that would provide much needed regulatory relief for community banks, increase veterans’ access to care, and set… Read more »
Weekly Update: Honoring Our Heroes
By Congressman Rob Wittman
May 28, 2018
Virginia’s First District is a region with a strong military history, where battles have been fought in the past and in which many of our brave men and women are currently being trained to become part of the finest fighting force on the planet.
Memorial Day gives us the distinct opportunity to honor our… Read more »
Weekly Update: Champions of a Noble Cause
By Rob Wittman
May 20, 2018
"We remember those who were called upon to give all a person can give, and we remember those who were prepared to make that sacrifice if it were demanded of them in the line of duty, though it never was. Most of all, we remember the devotion and gallantry with which all of them ennobled their nation as they became… Read more »
