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Chairman Forbes, Chairman Wittman Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Vital Defense Programs

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04), Chairman of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, and Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee submitted a letter today to the House Appropriations Committee urging the protection of specific military programs vital to National Security against the…

Wittman Defends Federal Employees in House Vote

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted against efforts to freeze the pay of federal employees (H.R. 273). Wittman issued the following statement after voting against the legislation, which would extend a pay freeze on federal employees through the end of this year: “Whether fighting crime for the FBI, rooting out terrorism with the CIA, or providing medical care…

Virginia Senators, House Members Speak Out Against Sequestration’s Effects on the Commonwealth

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Washington, DC – Members of Virginia’s Congressional Delegation today sent a letter to President Barack Obama, Speaker John Boehner, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid expressing their unity for immediate action to avert looming cuts set to hit March 1, stressing the disproportional impact to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The bicameral, bipartisan group of members also stressed the…

Wittman Introduces Chesapeake Bay Legislation

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Legislation endorsed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Choose Clean Water Coalition, and the Virginia Seafood Council WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today introduced one of his signature pieces of legislation, the Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act. As a leader on Bay issues in Congress and Co-Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Caucus, Wittman…

Wittman Reacts to State of the Union Address

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement in reaction to the President’s 2013 State of the Union address:      “While I appreciate the President’s efforts to communicate with Congress, this country is facing serious deadlines in the coming weeks that create enormous uncertainty for Virginia, our economy, our military and the…

Wittman Named to Energy, Fisheries Subcommittees

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today announced his subcommittee appointments for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources. Today, Wittman received a new appointment to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, and will again serve on the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans and Insular Affairs. “With these assignments, I…

Wittman: Nation’s challenges require “responsible, dedicated leadership”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Rob Wittman took the oath of office today and was sworn in as the representative for Virginia’s First Congressional District in the 113th Congress, after being elected in November to his third full term. “I am truly humbled to represent the people of Virginia’s First District in the House of Representatives,” Wittman said. “Our nation faces many…

Wittman Statement on American Taxpayer Relief Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives considered H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act:“I regretfully voted against the American Taxpayer Relief Act today because it unfortunately does what Congress does best – kicks the can down the road.  While I support low tax rates for Americans and…

Wittman Supports Passage of NDAA Conference Report

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Washington, D.C. - Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, supported the passage today of the Conference Report for the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation, the final version of the bill that establishes the funding authorizations and priorities for the…

Wittman Named Chairman of Readiness Subcommittee

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Washington, D.C. - The Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), Representative Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.), has selected Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness for the 113th Congress. Wittman is currently Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and will assume the Readiness chairmanship when the…