Too often, our domestic energy industry finds itself encumbered by strict, unnecessary regulations that slow down the process for exploring and developing energy both onshore and offshore. I strongly believe that we can increase American energy production in a safe, environmentally responsible way ...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after opposing legislation to temporarily extend current spending levels for the federal government until December: “When Congress recessed in August, I demanded that the House remain in Washington to complete the important work expected of us by our constituents. Chief among that unfinished business is the need to get our government funded responsibly. And yet again, Congress finds itself today making a temporary...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) spoke during floor consideration of H. Res. 644, a resolution condemning the Administration's failure to notify Congress before releasing 5 detainees from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as part of a prisoner exchange. H. Res. 644 passed the House of Representatives with Wittman’s support by a bipartisan vote of 249-163. Full Remarks (video available here): Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a member of the House Armed Services Commi...
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) this week advocated against the adjournment of the House of Representatives for the month of August, submitting the following statement for the Congressional Record: “Mr. Speaker, once again, I am disappointed that Congress plans to adjourn this August without addressing critical issues important to the American people. “I appreciate that district work periods allow Members to visit and work on behalf of their constituents. I am fortunate to commut...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after supporting a supplemental appropriations bill (H.R. 5230) to address the influx of unaccompanied alien children (UAC) crossing the southwestern border of the United States: “Throughout the debate on how to address the ongoing crisis involving unaccompanied alien youth crossing our southern border, I’ve been consistent in what I want to see done. I have demanded an increased focus on securing the border...
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Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today upon the announcement of Representative Eric Cantor’s (VA-7) resignation from the 113th Congress effective August 18, 2014: “I have been honored to serve alongside Eric, and I am proud to consider him a friend. Eric has been a steady voice on behalf of Virginians and has consistently pursued policies and ideas to preserve our American freedoms and improve the way of life in our communities, Commonwealth, ...
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No one wants to see harm done to the oceans or the creatures that inhabit them. Industry has made great advancements in prevention and containment; and we share a firm resolve to leave our children with clean air, clean water and clean soil.
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported bipartisan legislation to implement reforms at the Department of Veterans Affairs after reports surfaced earlier this year of excessive wait-times and misconduct at VA health facilities. The Veterans’ Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (H.R. 3230) passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 420-5. “I’ve been outraged as examples of outright mistreatment of many veterans over a long period of t...
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after supporting H. Res. 676, a resolution allowing the Speaker of the House to initiate civil litigation to halt President Obama’s overreach in implementing the Affordable Care Act and to restore the appropriate shared structure of federal power envisioned by the Founding Fathers. “It is unfortunate that the Executive Branch has forced the House to take this step. However, the President’s unilateral actions...
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