Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement today on the House Natural Resources Committee oversight hearing, “Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Strategy and Implications of the Deepwater Horizon Rig Explosion”:“Like most Americans, I’ve watched with increasing alarm and frustration as the Gulf oil spill has continued for over a month. The fire,… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today applauded the introduction of AmericaSpeakingOut.Com, an effort by House Republicans to engage the American people in the process of building a new policy agenda for America. Through America Speaking Out, the American people will be given a voice in setting the priorities for a national agenda, and through this new communications… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, the House Armed Services Committee adopted an amendment authored by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) aimed at helping military spouses with employment programs and opportunities. The amendment was accepted during consideration of H.R. 5136, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (NDAA) and will be included in the annual legislation as it moves… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman participated in a press conference on Thursday, May 13, 2010, with other Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee, to unveil a plan to Defend America. The strategy, based on several simple truths which have spanned our nation’s great history, will guide Republican efforts as the House Armed Services Committee considers the National… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) offered an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at stopping the transfer of an aircraft carrier from Norfolk, Virginia to Mayport, Florida. Wittman and his Virginia colleagues offered the amendment during consideration of the annual defense policy legislation in the House Armed Services Readiness… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statement regarding the new federal strategy to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay:“The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure; everyone across the watershed is committed to restoring and protecting this special estuary. We all know the Bay is a resource rich in heritage, commerce, and recreation. Taking… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report that demonstrates the Navy’s lack of analysis in its Mayport homeporting recommendation. The report is the result of an amendment Wittman offered last year to the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act. “How can we ask the American taxpayers to fund a redundant homeport for nuclear carriers on the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Rob Wittman, along with Chairman Vic Snyder (D-Ark.), announced the completion of the subcommittee’s year-long assessment of the professional military education (PME) system. The report released today, “Another Crossroads? Professional Military Education Two Decades After the… Read more »
Washington, DC – On April 30, 2010, Congressman Rob Wittman will host a Women’s Forum in Williamsburg to discuss issues impacting women in Virginia’s First Congressional District. The Honorable Kay Coles James will co-moderate a panel discussion with Congressman Wittman. Each panelist will focus on a different topic as outlined below. Education-- Sissy Crowther, President, Rappahannock… Read more »
