Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today applauded the United States Marine Corps announcement that their Security Force Regiment, including two Fleet Anti-terrorism Teams (FAST) Companies, and the Regimental Headquarters will be relocating to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown from Camp Allen, Norfolk, VA and Naval Station Norfolk respectively, resulting in the consolidation of… Read more »
Washington, DC - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) issued the following statement regarding the tragic shooting today of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8) and others in Tuscon, Arizona: “My thoughts and prayers go out today to those affected by the horrific mass shooting in Tuscon,” Wittman said. “We pray for their safety and health as many are in critical condition, including my… Read more »
Washington, DC – In one of the first votes of the 112th Congress, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today voted to support legislation cutting operational costs in Congress by five percent. The resolution would immediately save taxpayers $35 million, proposing to cut the operating budgets of House committees, leadership offices, and individual lawmakers’ offices by five percent. “This… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in reaction to today’s briefing by Defense Secretary Robert Gates on the department’s fiscal year 2012 budget request. Secretary Gates outlined the department’s $553 billion fiscal year 2012 budget proposal and revealed steps that the department will take to reduce spending by $150 billion over the next… Read more »
Washington, DC – After election to his second full term, Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) took the oath of office today and was sworn-in as a Member of the 112th Congress.“As our new Speaker of the House John Boehner said today, ‘Our aim will be to give government back to the people,’” Wittman said. “It is the people’s House. I am humbled and honored by the responsibility to represent… Read more »
Washington, DC – The incoming Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.), today tapped Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) to serve as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Wittman currently serves as the Ranking Member and will assume Chairmanship duties at the start of the 112th Congress in January 2011.“The… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-) voted today to support passage of the Fiscal Year 2011 National Defense Authorization Act. The measure sets defense spending levels for programs and authorizes funding for the remainder of the fiscal year which began on October 1, 2010. The bill includes funding for the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the war on terrorism. The measure also… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted tonight to prevent a tax increase on all Americans set to hit January 1, 2011, as the House passed legislation to extend the current tax rates for all Americans. The bill passed 277-148. Wittman released the following statement: “This legislation stops a massive, looming tax hike for families and businesses,” Wittman said. “In the tax… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement following the President’s remarks on the Afghanistan Pakistan Annual Review released today:“The credit for progress cited within the report today in degrading the Taliban goes to the courage and bravery of our troops and diplomats on the ground in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is their hard work and unwavering… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today lauded House passage of legislation enforcing new standards to better identify and code remains at Arlington National Cemetery. Wittman cosponsored legislation last week to urge its passage in the House of Representatives before the 111th Congress completes its business. Today, the bill passed 407-3.“I’m pleased to see the House act… Read more »
