Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported passage of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016. The annual legislation, which was approved by the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 269-151, provides policy guidance and authorization for the Department of Defense.
“The missions our armed forces are being asked… Read more »
A recent guest columnist highlighted my public advocacy against harmful defense budget cuts slated for later this year. I am glad he shares my commitment.
These additional reductions to our defense budget—known as sequestration—will hollow out our military and leave our nation in a position where our military leaders say we will be unable to defend against the threats we face.
I… Read more »
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… Read more »
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. Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-1) released the following statement today on the president's budget request for fiscal year 2016:
“While I am pleased that the president is acknowledging the importance of addressing sequestration and restoring readiness cuts, I remain concerned about his apparent commitment to raising taxes and expanding spending programs without getting… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after the Interior Department announced a draft proposal for offshore oil and gas leasing which includes a potential lease sale off the coast of Virginia:
“Virginians across the political spectrum have voiced support for offshore energy exploration and development, and I have consistently voted to push the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress to present the State of the Union:
"President Obama seems quite content with our nation’s current state of affairs. However, most folks I hear from don’t express the same level of satisfaction. The president gave little attention to our debt… Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2015
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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… Read more »
