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Rep. Rob Wittman: Shutdowns really ARE avoidable – Here's how to never have another one again

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Rep. Rob Wittman: Shutdowns really ARE avoidable – Here's how to never have another one again We just ended the longest government shutdown in American history. We reached a point of dysfunction that few had ever seen. With the State of the Union only days away, we are preparing to get to work on the president’s agenda for 2019, but also facing the threat of another…

Wittman Introduces "Inaction Has Consequences Act"

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Wittman Introduces “Inaction Has Consequences Act” WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced another piece of legislation in his effort to ensure Congressional accountability. The Inaction Has Consequences Act says simply that if Members of Congress do not complete appropriations bills by the end…

What do you want to see the new Congress focus on?

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Friend- Now that we are in the 116th Congress, I'm looking forward to working on sustaining economic growth, addressing critical infrastructure issues in our region, building a strong national defense, immigration reform, and expanding access to rural broadband. I know I'll hear from many…

Wittman Votes to Fund Border Wall

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) with an additional $5.7 billion for construction of a wall on the U.S. southern border:   “Yet again we find ourselves budgeting by crisis. We should not be funding our government through continuing resolutions (CRs) – they are a short-term solution to a…

ICYMI: A survey and note from your Congressman

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Friend- As your Congressman here in Virginia’s First District, I want to consistently provide you with updates on my work to address critical issues facing our nation. I am focused on building a strong economy for all Virginians, ensuring we maintain a strong national defense, bringing accountability back to Washington, and…

Wittman Applauds Completion of First Funding Bills

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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…

Weekly Update: I’m here, ready to work

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Weekly Update: I’m here, ready to work By Congressman Wittman July 21, 2018 We are in the same place once again. We have only completed six of the twelve funding bills, meaning there is still so much work to be done. However, Speaker Ryan plans to adjourn the House next week for the annual…