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 »
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman cosponsored the Earmark Reform Resolution, introduced by Congressman Bob Goodlatte, to reform the earmark process and save taxpayers’ money. “The spending in Washington has gotten out of control, with the budget deficit expected to exceed one trillion dollars over the next two years. We are spending at an unsustainable rate, and this… Read more »
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement on Tax Day:“As Virginians across the Commonwealth pay their taxes today, we are reminded once again of the crippling amount of money taxpayers are sending to Washington. The federal government will spend $31,406 per household in 2010 – the highest level in American history (adjusted for inflation) according to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement regarding the announcement by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell regarding increased blue crab populations.“I am very pleased to hear that surveys continue to show improved blue crab population numbers. I commend Virginia and Maryland’s joint management efforts to restore crab populations. I am also pleased to… Read more »
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman submitted remarks for the Congressional Record expressing his outrage over the lack of protection for the health programs provided to veterans, servicemembers and their families in the healthcare reform bill to be considered by the House this evening. The proposed legislation does not recognize all of the health care plans currently… Read more »
