Wittman Encouraged by First Appropriations Votes
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act:
“Today, the House passed three of the twelve appropriations bills. I am extremely encouraged that we… Read more »
Wittman Leads Letter to Speaker, Cancel Recess
Wittman, Biggs, Gallagher say to stay in session until all appropriations bills are complete
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen Rob Wittman led a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan calling for the House to remain in-session through August to complete critical legislative items, the most pressing being the 12 appropriations bills.… Read more »
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President Trump has called on Congress to cancel August recess if we don’t pass all 12 appropriations bills to fund our government. I couldn’t agree more!
In fact, for years I’ve introduced legislation to do just that. If we don’t fulfill one of our most basic responsibilities, there is no time for vacation. The American people want us to get the job done.
Do you think… Read more »
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President Trump has called on Congress to cancel August recess if we don’t pass all 12 appropriations bills to fund our government. I couldn’t agree more!
In fact, for years I’ve introduced legislation to do just that. If we don’t fulfill one of our most basic responsibilities, there is no time for vacation. The American people want us to get the job done.
Do you think… 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.
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Act:
“I believe it is our primary constitutional responsibility to provide for the common defense. Right now, we are in a readiness crisis and the damage of Congressional budget dysfunction has come at a major cost, a human cost. In the past year, we have had 80… Read more »
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What a start to 2018! In just the last few weeks, I saw my legislation to recognize six Virginia Indian Tribes become law, introduced bipartisan legislation that made sure federal employees were backpaid during the government shutdown, and led a Congressional Delegation down to Naval Station Norfolk. In case you missed the work I was up to at the start of the this year, I've… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this Statement following President Trump’s first State of the Union address:
“Tonight, President Trump made clear his priorities to make America safe, strong, and proud. Chief among those, rebuilding our military and giving them the resources necessary to complete their missions. Now that President Trump has detailed his policy… Read more »
Weekly Update: My Legislative Priorities for 2018
By Rob Wittman
January 27, 2018
This year we are already off to an amazing start. Just one month into 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is delivering. Over 2 million American workers have already seen the benefits of tax reform. Companies across the country have been announcing bonuses, pay raises, and investments, and I’m sure there… Read more »
Wittman Votes “No” on Fourth Short-Term CR in Five Months
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted "no" on the H.R. 195 – Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act. The bill extends existing discretionary appropriations at current levels through February 16, 2018.
"We know the consequences, but yet again we find ourselves budgeting by crisis,” Wittman said. “We… Read more »
