Short-sighted decision undercuts much-needed job growth, energy security
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after President Obama announced his decision to prevent the growth of American energy jobs, rejecting a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline:
“This decision puts politics ahead of good policy, and prevents the growth of thousands of… Read more »
Montross, Va. – House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement in reaction to the Department of Defense’s release of new strategic guidance, “Sustaining U.S. Global Leadership: Priorities for 21st Century Defense”:
“This new defense strategy announced by the Administration today misses the mark.… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – House Armed Services Subcommittee Chairmen Rob Wittman (VA-1) and Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following joint statement today after the Army transmitted a report to Congress regarding the review of procedures at Arlington National Cemetery following previous reports of mismanagement:
“Arlington National Cemetery stands as a sacred symbol of the heroism of so… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted to send H.R. 3630, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011, to a conference committee, which continues negotiations between the House and Senate to resolve differences in the bill between the two chambers. Wittman supports efforts to provide continued tax relief, and released the following… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted against H.R. 2055, the Conference Report for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012.
“This bill is an unfortunate example of the broken budgeting process and lack of transparency in Washington,” Wittman said. “I voted against this bill because there was no opportunity for… Read more »
Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today supported passage of the final version of the Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. Wittman delivered the following statement on the House Floor in support of the conference report of the annual defense authorization legislation, which provides… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement following the shootings at Virginia Tech:
“I am saddened to learn of the loss of life at Virginia Tech, and the terrifying situation created by a gunman once again, on a campus still mourning the loss of so many in 2007,” Wittman said, a Virginia Tech alumnus. “My thoughts and prayers are… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today was named a conferee on H.R.1540, the Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), by House Speaker John Boehner. Conferees, appointed from the House and Senate, will meet to work out the differences between the legislation passed in each respective Chamber. Wittman supported H.R. 1540 in its passage in the House… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus today welcomed United States Navy Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), as its honored guest speaker before the meeting of Members of Congress, shipbuilding industry partners and military servicemembers, to discuss shipbuilding issues as he settles in to his new position as CNO. Representative… Read more »
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) testified today before the House Natural Resources Committee to urge passage of his legislation, the Fishery Science Improvement Act (FSIA). Wittman introduced the bipartisan legislation in June, to improve federal management of major saltwater fisheries to ensure a balanced approach in the conservation and management of saltwater fish. The FSIA, H.R. 2304,… Read more »
