WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Congressman Andy Harris, MD (MD-01) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Acting Secretary Norris Cochran, U.S. Coast Guard Admiral Karl Schultz and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky asking they address burdensome and confusing masking mandates on commercial watermen. In… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressmen Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD-2) introduced legislation to extend Section 3610 of the CARES Act to September 30, 2021. Important to national security and defense contracting companies, Section 3610 allows the government to reimburse federal contractors whose employees can't access federal facilities during the… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined 205 other representatives in voting against the PRO Act. The PRO Act would eliminate states’ right to work laws, violate workers’ privacy by turning over their personal information to unions, and could create up to $47 billion in new costs for employers.
Congressman Wittman stated, “There is no freedom so fundamental as the… Read more »
When it comes to the commonwealth of Virginia, national security is economic security. Our state is crucial to the mission and success of the U.S. military and our nation’s overall defense; in turn, defense spending makes up a fifth of our economy and is the largest, single driving factor in the economic prosperity of the commonwealth. As a focal point for our military, with 27 military… Read more »
At the center of Washington, D.C., stands the Capitol Building. If you have ever seen it, you understand just how powerful a sight it is. It is not just a beautiful building; our founders placed it at the center of our capital city to reflect the people's place in government. As Washington centers around the Capitol building, so too should our government center around the… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted against H.R. 1 which federalizes American elections and forces states to accept highly controversial election policies.
In response, Congressman Wittman stated: “H.R. 1 is a big government power grab that further weakens the integrity and security of our election system. It mandates unconstitutional changes,… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) issued the following statement after voting “no” on the Democrat’s Democrats’ Partisan Reconciliation Package, H.R. 1319, which passed on the House floor today:
“Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have been clear that any relief funding must be temporary, targeted, and directly tied to COVID-19. It should come as no surprise I voted… Read more »
We stand at a critical juncture in our nation’s history. We are about to decide if the United States retains its global primacy, or if we concede our position to those of malign intent.
It is no secret the United States is preparing for global military competition with China, and I am committed to ensuring our Department of Defense and warfighters are ready. I believe in peace through… Read more »
We stand at a critical juncture in our nation’s history. We are about to decide if the United States retains its global primacy or if we concede our position to those of malign intent. In such pivotal times, it is a sincere honor to announce I have been named the Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee.
It is no secret the United States is preparing for global military… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) reintroduced three pieces of legislation as part of his ongoing efforts to increase accountability in Washington: the No Budget, No Pay Act, the Inaction Has Consequences Act, and the Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution.
The No Budget, No Pay Act would prohibit members of the House or Senate from receiving pay if their… Read more »
