Press Releases

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 »

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 »