Weekly Update: Setting Defense Policy for 2019
Congressman Rob Wittman
April 28, 2018
Every year, the House Armed Services Committee creates and brings to the floor the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA, which is signed into law every year, directs policy and spending plans for the Defense Department.
This week, the subcommittees of the House Armed Services… Read more »
Wittman Statement on Release of FY19 NDAA SPF Mark
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, released the following statement after the subcommittee published its proposals for the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act:
"As Russia and China grow their naval presence it is absolutely… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the American Conservative Union Foundation's (ACUF) 2017 Award for Conservative Excellence, in recognition of his voting record on key issues and commitment to conservative values.
"I'm honored to receive this award because staying true to conservative principles of governance and policy making is a top priority," Rep. Wittman… Read more »
Wittman Votes in Favor of Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of adding a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution:
“Today House Republicans demonstrated their commitment to fiscal responsibility. The government should not be able to spend more than it takes… Read more »
Weekly Update: Process Makes Perfect
By Rep. Rob Wittman
March 31, 2018
The Constitution’s Appropriations Clause is the cornerstone to what we in Congress refer to as “the power of the purse.” Article I of the Constitution clearly states: “No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.” Congress exercised that power just days ago.
Last… Read more »
Weekly Update: Top 8 VA-01 Priorities in the Ominbus
By Rob Wittman
March 24, 2018
This week, Congress passed a critical funding bill that finally provides increased, stable funding for our military. More than that though, this bill funded many of the priorities of the constituents of the First Congressional District. Here are the eight reasons why I voted for this spending… Read more »
Wittman Brings Together Key Stakeholders and Lawmakers on I-95 Transportation Roundtable
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Wittman (VA-01) partnered with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce to host a Transportation Roundtable with members of the Virginia Congressional Delegation and local stakeholders to discuss critical transportation issues facing Northern Virginia,… Read more »
Wittman Votes to Rebuild Military, VA-01 Priorities
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of a full-year funding agreement for fiscal year 2018:
“I believe it is our primary constitutional responsibility to provide for our nation’s defense. In 2017, we had 80 military casualties during peace time training and… Read more »
Wittman, Wicker Applaud Navy’s Decision to Accelerate Production of Aircraft Carriers
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., commended the Navy on its plan to pursue a block buy in FY2019 for the next two Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers. Wittman and Wicker serve as Chairmen of the House and Senate subcommittees that oversee… Read more »
Wittman emphasizes local issues at Natural Resources hearing
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) advocated for local, Virginia issues today at the Committee on Natural Resources’ oversight hearing with Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke. Rep. Wittman focused on five local issues: Virginia tribal funding, Chesapeake Bay clean-up efforts, Fones Cliffs, Atlantic menhaden… Read more »
