Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, voted in favor of H.R.6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21 NDAA). “I am glad that I was able to support such a bipartisan piece of legislation,” Congressman Wittman said. “Several measures that I championed... Read more »
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, during the Floor debate of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21NDAA): “I thank the Ranking Member for yielding. “In committee, we went through over 600 amendments and over 12 tortu... Read more »
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA01) today issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA05): “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman John Lewis. John was a towering leader, both throughout his career in Washington and in his life as a Civil Rights leader. John served the people of Georgia in many ways, putting their be... Read more »
I’m not sure how many of you know this, but I drive home to my family in Montross, VA every night after working for you in DC. I don’t have an apartment on Capitol Hill like most of my colleagues. As I drive past your businesses, homes, churches and schools in the First Congressional District, it serves as an incredible reminder as to why I take the commute to Washington: I am here to represent yo... Read more »
WASHINGTON – On Friday, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter to the White House Coronavirus Task Force requesting the continued public release of data relating to COVID-19 across the United States to better assist states, localities, researchers, and the general public in their understanding and combatting of the novel Coronavirus. “I want to stress the importance of maintaining transpare... Read more »
President John Adams once wrote: “National defense is one of the cardinal duties of a Statesman.” These words are as true now as they were when they were written in 1815. However, unlike in 1815, the weight of these words seems lost on some in Congress. As Congress moves forward with the National Defense Authorization Act and the passage of the defense appropriations bill, there are irresponsible ... Read more »
2020 is halfway over, and what a year it has been! Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, my number one priority has been the constituents of the First District. I have been working hard to make sure that my four offices – located in Mechanicsville, Tappahannock, Stafford, and Washington - and I provide the best service as possible through these difficult times. I wanted to take a moment and share with... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), Elaine Luria (D-VA-02), and Denver Riggleman (R-VA-05) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would help provide federal surplus and retired computers to non-profit computer refurbishers, who would then repair and distribute these computers to veterans, low-income individuals, students, and seniors i... Read more »
Today, our nation celebrates independence. Over the past 244 years, the United States has proven itself to be a resilient nation. Through the sacrifice, determination and fortitude of its citizens, the United States will continue to be a great democracy, one that fights for justice, strives for economic success, and prioritizes national security. Right now, we find ourselves in an exceptional and ... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA01) and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA08) this week introduced the Long Bridge Act of 2020. Congressmembers Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Gerry Connolly (D-VA11), Bobby Scott (D-VA03), Jennifer Wexton (D-VA10), Ben Cline (R-VA06), Morgan Griffith (R-VA09), Elaine Luria (D-VA02), and Anthony Brown (D-MD04) co-led this legislation. “An important component to re... Read more »
