Press Releases

The House of Representatives passed legislation today authored by Virginia Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) to improve management of resources for restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. Wittman’s legislation, the Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act, passed the House as part H.R. 2954, the Public Access and Lands Improvement Act. “This legislation will aid in the clean-up of… Read more »

Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement in reaction to the President’s 2014 State of the Union address: “While the President mentioned critical areas of focus and an important word, “action,” I am disappointed in the lack of support for simple policies to help create an environment for economic growth. Sometimes doing the wrong thing often produces worse… Read more »

Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) made the following statement upon the announcement by House Armed Services Chairman Buck McKeon (CA-25) that he will retire at the end of his current term: "The House will miss the leadership of Buck McKeon and his tenacious fight for the men and women serving our nation in uniform,” Wittman said. “As Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee,… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement on Rep. Jim Moran’s (VA-08) retirement announcement: “Jim Moran has dedicated a career of service to the people of our Commonwealth. I have enjoyed working with Jim on a number of issues affecting Northern Virginia, including transportation issues and fighting for our hardworking federal… Read more »

Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported legislation funding government through the remainder of fiscal year 2014, H.R. 3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Wittman, as Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, stressed the importance of the partial restoration of funding for the Department of Defense. “This legislation keeps government open, restores… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) has introduced H.R. 3792 to repeal the provision in the Bipartisan Budget Act, H.J.Res. 59, affecting military retirees. “I strongly believe that we cannot and should not balance the budget on the backs of the servicemembers who have given their all for our country.  I was vehemently opposed to the provision in the Bipartisan… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement upon the announcement of Rep. Frank Wolf’s (VA-10) upcoming retirement at the end of the 113th Congress, after 34 years of service: “Virginia has been well-served by a man who has truly dedicated himself to the “Virginia way”: selfless service to his community and his country. The news today is… Read more »

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) applauded House passage of the Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act Thursday evening, after original House passage in June. “The House has certainly done its job in moving this critical legislation through in a timely manner,” Wittman said. “It is now up to the Senate to pass this bill that is vital for the men and women of our armed… Read more »

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, which passed the House 332-94. “This deal is better than no deal, but work remains to get our nation’s spending under control and properly managed,” Wittman said. “In recent weeks, I led numerous briefings to educate Members on the effects of sequester cuts to our nation’s military. Members… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported the Keep Your Health Plan Act (H.R. 3350), and released the following statement: “Too many folks living in America’s First District are losing their current health insurance because of Obamacare. I have heard many personal stories and struggles of Virginians who have been informed that their current health plans are being… Read more »