Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today released the following statement upon the news that the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or the “super committee,” failed to propose solutions for the nation’s federal budget:
“Our country is facing an ever-growing mountain of… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported the effort for a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution. The U.S. House of Representatives debated H.J. Res. 2, the Balanced Budget Amendment, the first consideration of such a measure in 16 years. The bill, supported 261-165, did not reach the required two-thirds majority for passage.
“The goal of the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) today sent a letter to Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, co-signed by Representatives Scott Rigell (VA-2), J. Randy Forbes (VA-4), Robert Hurt (VA-5), Bob Goodlatte (VA-6), Eric Cantor (VA-7), Morgan Griffith (VA-9), and Frank Wolf (VA-10), voicing opposition to the Administration’s recently-announced Five Year Outer… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – In observance of Veterans’ Day, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released a video expressing his thanks on behalf of America’s First District, to the veterans of the United States.
“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, released the following statement today after allegations of mismanagement at Dover Air Force Base came to light. Wittman echoed concerns from Richard L. DeNoyer, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. “You only get one chance to return… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today questioned the draft plan announced by the Obama Administration that closes the opportunity for energy exploration off the coast of Virginia through 2017. The Interior Department released the Administration’s draft five-year plan, which prohibits new offshore drilling and only allows lease sales to occur in areas that are… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today echoed the critical need for a judicious Department of Defense (DoD) review of a proposed aircraft carrier move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Mayport, Florida, as discussions continue on the nation’s fiscal future and as the DoD works to strip the defense budget of $450 billion in cuts over the next 10 years, with additional cuts… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today lauded the announcement that Hampton, Virginia’s own Fort Monroe, will now be designated as a National Monument under the Antiquities Act. Wittman worked hand in hand with the Virginia Congressional Delegation to encourage this action by the Administration. The designation will ensure the preservation and protection of the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement in reaction to President Barack Obama’s announcement of the withdrawal of all U.S. combat forces from Iraq by the end of 2011:
“Each time I visited with Virginia servicemen and women deployed in Iraq, I was in awe of their selfless commitment and sacrifice to this nation and to democracy around… Read more »
(Courtesy of the House Armed Services Committee)
Washington, DC – Chairman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, joined by over 30 Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee today transmitted their recommendations to the Joint Select Committee. In their letter Armed Services Republicans urged the Super Committee to find savings in entitlement programs and take no further funding… Read more »
