Weekly Update: Congress must do its job
By Congressman Wittman
June 9, 2018
Congress has a major opportunity. For the first time in several years, the House could complete all twelve appropriations bills before leaving for the August recess. I have been advocating for this for years, and I am thrilled that leadership is taking this seriously.
Funding bills are extremely important.… Read more »
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April was a busy month for me! I spent time speaking with constituents at a variety of different events in the district, received the Navy League’s Sea Services Award for my efforts on behalf of the Navy, promoted STEM and CTE programs, sponsored Chaplain Scott Foust to offer the opening prayer in the House of Representatives, and more. Check out my happenings in April… Read more »
Weekly Update: The Worst is Over
By Congressman Rob Wittman
April 21, 2018
The worst is over. This week was the last time that taxpayers will ever have to deal with the old, broken tax code. This broken tax code has been weighing down our economy, holding America back from reaching its potential. As we bid farewell to this 30-year-old tax code, I think it is important to highlight… 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 »
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Did you know that a key priority of mine is to make sure Congress creates an environment for businesses to flourish? Too often, government extinguishes the entrepreneurial spirit and acts as a barrier to success. I believe that the small-business, the manufacturer, and the entrepreneur are the backbone of our economy, so we should do everything in our power to remove obstacles… Read more »
Weekly Update: Letting Communities Compete
By Rob Wittman
March 16, 2018
Washington needs to change the way it does business, especially when it comes at the expense of our small businesses. Unnecessary regulations are continuing to strangle the American economy. Instead of protecting consumers, workers, and the environment, these regulations are increasing the power of government… 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 »
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As you may know, last week President Trump announced his intention to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Simply put, a tariff is a tax on an imported or exported commodity. The president’s particular proposal puts a tariff of 25% on foreign-made steel and 10% on foreign-made aluminum when brought across the U.S. border. There’s been a robust discussion over the… Read more »
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Did you know my staff and I strive to make sure you get answers to your questions, have easy access to every constituent service, and know what is happening both in Washington and across Virginia’s First District? Did you know I was recently named a finalist for the Congressional Management Foundation's Democracy Award for Transparency and Accountability? This recognition is… Read more »
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It’s only been a couple of months since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed. The results are improving the lives of Americans all across the country, and we’re just getting started. Take a look at some of the numbers:
Nationwide: Over 4 million workers have seen a direct benefit from tax reform. American business have paid out more than $3 billion in bonuses.
Statewide: The… Read more »
