WASHINGTON – Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA) was joined by Representatives Gerald Connolly (D-VA), Barbara Comstock (R-VA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating May 1-7, 2016 as Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). The resolution commends federal, state, county and local government employees as well as members of the uniformed services for their tireless and dedicated efforts and details the significant contributions tha...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, today applauded the House Armed Services Committee’s passage of H.R. 4909, the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The defense bill incorporates legislative language that was considered before the Readiness Subcommittee and includes $5 billion in additional funds for ship and aircraft depot maintenance, aviation training and readiness, and long-neglected facilities sustainment, restora...
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WASHINGTON – Rep. Robert Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's markup of the Readiness portion of H.R. 4909, The Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act: "Ladies and Gentlemen, I’d like to welcome you to the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness mark-up for H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. I’d like to begin by thanking t...
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Tax day. It’s dreaded, it’s feared, it’s loathed. And rightfully so. Last year, Americans rushing to file their taxes by the April 15 deadline dealt with a 74,608-page-long Internal Revenue Code (tax code). And whether you’re an early 20-something finishing school and paying taxes for the first time or you’re a 50-something with diverse assets and your own business, that’s daunting. Our impenetrable tax code makes it impossible to feel confident that you’ve filed your taxes correctly without an ...
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Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after the Natural Resource Committee’s Hearing on a Discussion Draft of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA): “Years of poor fiscal decision-making and mismanagement have led Puerto Rico into more than $118 billion in total debt,” Wittman said, “and while I’m sympathetic to the territory’s economic woes, I believe that this is not the proper course of action for Congress to take. Puerto R...
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I believe, and I’ve often told my staff, that we’re put on this earth to make a difference in the lives of others. As a public servant, that’s what motivates me. When I look around and I see the faces of my family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors, I see so much potential. The folks who make up the First District are a powerful force for good. We can change our Commonwealth, our country, and our world, one act of generosity at a time. Winston Churchill said that “we make a living by what we ge...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) has been selected to receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of Enterprise Award” in recognition of his support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies. The award is given annually to Members of Congress based on their votes on critical business legislation; Members of Congress who have supported the Chamber’s position on at least 70% of those votes qualify. The Spirit of Enterprise Award highlights Wittman’s strong commitment to bolstering our country...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) has been selected to receive the Family Research Council Action’s “True Blue” Award for his commitment to defending faith, family, and freedom. This award honors Members of Congress who have staunchly advocated for policies that preserve life, protect religious liberties, and promote strong family values. Congressman Wittman scored a 100% on FRC Action’s Vote Scorecard, demonstrating an unrelenting commitment to pro-life and pro-family values as well a...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement in response to yesterday’s coordinated terrorist attacks in Belgium: “Atrocities like those in Brussels have become too commonplace. ISIS is hitting harder and closer to home with each act of terror. Their goal is to create chaos in the name of jihad. Democracy demands that we fight against that. “As we always have, we must stand with our allies against fear. I’ve repeatedly urged the Administration to develop and resou...
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Folks, Earlier this week, The News and Advance ran a story that called the Obama Administration’s decision not to allow offshore energy production in the Atlantic Ocean a “blow to Virginia and others.” I couldn’t agree more. The Administration’s policy shuts down growth opportunities for people across the Commonwealth and compromises our economic prosperity and national security. I don’t think we can afford to ignore the fact that fossil fuels are and will remain our dominant source of energy in...
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