Washington, D.C. – House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today hosted a briefing with Department of Defense officials on the impacts of cuts to national security on the military’s readiness to respond to global events. The briefing included including Dr. Laura Junor, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, Department of Defense and Brigadier… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Republican Study Committee Chairman Steve Scalise today announced that Rep. Rob Wittman will chair the newly created RSC Military Readiness Task Force for the 113th Congress.
“The RSC has always stood up for a strong national defense, and we are focused on the threats posed by President Obama's refusal to address the long-term spending crisis that is… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) today penned a letter to House Budget Chairman and House-Senate budget conference committee negotiator Paul Ryan urging him to review critical information specific to the nation’s declining military readiness under sequestration. The letter states, in part:
We are at a critical time in our history when it comes to our nation’s… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) tonight voted in favor of legislation to re-open the federal government and fund its operation through January 15, 2014. The legislation also sets up an agreement for the House and Senate to work out differences in funding levels for the entire 2014 fiscal year.
“I do not advocate for last-minute deals, but tonight the choice was… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after the House passed, by a vote of 407-0, the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act:
“Today, I was proud to support our hardworking federal employees by voting to provide retroactive pay for the duration of the government shutdown. We must stand by the commitment and dedication of… Read more »
Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statement:
"I am pleased that Secretary Hagel is implementing the Pay Our Military Act and has recalled the majority of Department of Defense civilians back to duty. I look forward to further exploring the implementation of this law by DoD, specifically with regard to the impact on DoD contractors, at the Readiness… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after the House voted to again fund government operations and to delay the individual mandate for health care insurance included in the Affordable Care Act:
"The folks of America's First District do not support a government shutdown and that's why tonight, I voted for the third time to continue… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting to keep the government running through December 15, 2013, and to ensure the military receives their pay regardless of inaction in Washington:
"Last night, the House again took action to keep the government open; I voted to continue government operations and against a shutdown. I do… Read more »
Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to continue federal government operations past September 30, 2013:
“Today I voted in favor of legislation to prevent a government shutdown and prevent a harmful law from being implemented,” Wittman said. “It is unfortunate that Washington, D.C., was again on the brink of… Read more »
Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) invites all high school and middle school students, their parents and guidance counselors to a U.S. Service Academy Day in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on September 21, 2013.
Attendees will be provided a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Service Academies and their admissions process. In addition, students and parents will be able to meet with… Read more »
