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Wittman Calls Out Administration for China Oil Sale

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Tags: Energy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent Secretary of Energy Granholm a letter regarding the Department of Energy’s (DOE) management of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), and the transfer of the United States’ SPR to China or other foreign adversaries. This letter follows this Administration’s announcement of the largest SPR drawdown in history, with plans…

Wittman Backs House Passage of FY23 NDAA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) applauded the House Passage of FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Following House passage, Congressman Wittman stated: “In today’s increasingly divided political world, today’s passage of the NDAA is encouraging proof that Congress can still work together for the greater good of our nation. This year’s NDAA does right…

Wittman Statement on June Inflation Report

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to inflation reaching 9.1% in June. “Today’s inflation report, showing prices soaring 9.1% in June, reinforces the reality of the dire condition of our economy under the Biden Administration’s policies. My colleagues and I have been sounding the alarm on skyrocketing inflation for…

Wittman Urges Pelosi to Cancel August Recess

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman announced his letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging her to cancel August recess if the House of Representatives has not completed the work relating to many critical issues facing the American people before the end of July, including passing the 12 appropriations bills.  “One of Congress’ most basic duties is to fully fund the…

Cancel August recess: We must do our job

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As Congress returns to Washington after spending the last two weeks out of session, we find ourselves with just three session weeks left in Washington to complete our legislative business before we adjourn again on July 29 for six weeks of August recess. I know the value of spending time in our districts, which is why I make the almost two hour drive in from my home in Montross,…

Congress must deliver an NDAA that meets the world as it is

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Congress must deliver an NDAA that meets the world as it is By Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01) July 7, 2022 Breaking Defense The House and Senate are currently working to deliver robust defense funding for Fiscal Year 2023. Each Chamber continues to advance their version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), reflecting the sense of urgency that is…

Wittman Participates in AutoZone Groundbreaking Ceremony in New Kent County

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NEW KENT COUNTY – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined Governor Glenn Youngkin and other community and Virginia leaders at AutoZone’s groundbreaking ceremony in New Kent County, Virginia. AutoZone, Inc. will be investing $185.2 million in this new warehouse, which will be their largest distribution center on the East Coast. This investment in New Kent County will create 352…

Wittman Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: “I am 100% pro-life, and as a child of adoption, this topic is very personal to me. I support the decision made today by the Supreme Court to return the issue of abortion back to the states. I also understand that in Congress we…

Wittman Backs FY23 NDAA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee voted in favor of the House Armed Services Committee advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23).  Following his vote in favor of reporting the FY23 NDAA…

Wittman Opening Statement at FY23 NDAA Markup

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered the following opening statement at the full committee markup for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The Subcommittee's mark is available here. Rep. Wittman’s Opening Statement as Prepared for Delivery: I…