WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted two events this week for businesses across the First District. Monday, Congressman Wittman spoke to the Hanover Chamber of Commerce, and today, spoke with the Greater Williamsburg Business Council about what issues local businesses are facing amid pandemic recovery. Small Business Administration (SBA) District Director Carl Knoblock… Read more »
Throughout the response to the health and economic impacts of COVID-19, I have been working diligently with my colleagues in Congress, as well as my contacts at all levels of government, to ensure that resources, assistance, and funds reach folks here in the Commonwealth. State and local governments have been pivotal to Coronavirus response and the federal government has been working to… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting against H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800 – House Democrats’ partisan approach to COVID-19 response.
“Today, the House voted on legislation released by Speaker Pelosi earlier this week; legislation that was drafted behind closed doors, is more than 1,800 pages, and costs over $3 trillion. This… Read more »
It is undeniable, COVID-19 has upended our everyday lives. It has impacted our health, economy, response systems, communities, and relationships. During this difficult time, millions of Americans have stepped up and displayed extraordinary examples of patriotism. A few weeks ago, I put out a call for stories of companies, small businesses, organizations, or individuals who have gone… Read more »
This past April has been unlike one we have ever experienced. It is undeniable, COVID-19 has upended our everyday lives and has left an indelible mark on our nation. It has impacted our health, economy, response systems, communities, and relationships. During this difficult time, I have been working to keep you as updated as possible on resources available to you, federal actions, and… Read more »
This week, Congress briefly returned to Washington to pass legislation to continue to fight the COVID-19. This was the first time the full House of Representatives has met since passing the CARES Act at the end of March. Included in the CARES Act was the creation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – a program designed to allow small businesses to receive loans to keep their… Read more »
It is undeniable, COVID-19 has upended our everyday lives and has left an indelible mark on our nation. It has impacted our health, economy, response systems, communities, and relationships. During this difficult time, millions of Americans have stepped up and put extraordinary examples of patriotism on display. A few weeks ago, I put out a call for stories of companies, small businesses,… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement following the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Although the measure passed by voice vote, if a roll call was requested, he would have voted in favor.
“We are in both a public health crisis and an economic crisis. Congress needed to act – swiftly and decisively. I am… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) completed a tour of Manassas businesses during the week-long District Work Period. Throughout the day, he visited ZESTRON Americas, Able Moving and Storage, and SES o3b Networks Global Operations Centers and NOC/SOC Facility.
“These hardworking Virginians make our economy thrive,” Wittman said. “I am so grateful for the hospitality of… Read more »
Our nation’s debt is out of control – almost $23 trillion dollars. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that during the next 10 years, federal debt held by the public will surge from 81 percent to 98 percent of GDP — the highest debt level since just after World War II and more than twice the average level of the past 50 years. This week, we received the President’s Budget for… Read more »
