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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee and conferee on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21 NDAA), released the following statement on the release of the conference report: “After an arduous process full of months of negotiations and discussions, made more difficult… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today issued the below statement following the decision by the United States Navy to decommission the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) following review of extensive damage from a fire earlier this year: “Although I am dismayed at the loss of USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), I agree with the Navy’s decision to decommission the ship due to excess… Read more »

Norman Rockwell is considered to be one of the greatest American painters of all time. Not only do his paintings embody “Americana” in the early-to-mid Twentieth Century, they capture the positive spirit of the American people – a people facing hardships, adversities, wars, landmark change, and the day-to-day challenges of a well-lived life. Rockwell also managed to capture something… Read more »

As a child of adoption, I want folks to know that adoption is an option when they’re faced with difficult choices. I want everyone to have the information and resources they need to give all babies the hope of love and life. Moving into this week of Thanksgiving and hopefulness, I can’t help but reflect on my own incredible gratitude to my mother and my family who chose to… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, has been named by Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to the Congressional Conference Committee that will negotiate differences between the House and Senate versions of the National Defense Authorization Act—the bill that authorizes spending and sets… Read more »

WASHINGTON –Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today sent the below letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting swift and bipartisan action on additional COVID-19 relief legislation to assist small businesses, individuals, and families during the recovery process from the Coronavirus pandemic.This marks thesecond timeRep. Wittman has written… Read more »

We are now in the final stretch of the year 2020, with just two months to go. In that time, I will be working hard for you in Congress as we work to pass all the necessary funding bills for our government in 2021, pass the National Defense Authorization Act, work towards a tangible COVID-19 relief plan, and look forward to the new 117th Congress in January. I hope you and your family… Read more »

My dad served in World War II and I credit him for my passion for public service. He instilled in me the importance of putting service to others above self, and that still drives me to work on your behalf every day. One of the greatest honors of my life is to serve you as your Representative in the First District. I still make the two hour drive into Washington from my… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) applauded President Trump for signing the landmark America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act, arguably the most important piece of environmental legislation for the Chesapeake Bay, national wetlands, and fish habitats in the past twenty years, into law. “The ACE Act is a once-in-a-generation advancement to clean up the… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today issued the following statement on the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court: “Judge Barrett boasts an impeccable academic and judicial resume, making her an excellent pick to fill the vacant seat on the Supreme Court. Her record on the Seventh Circuit and her time in academia at Notre Dame makes it clear that she… Read more »