WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman joined members from both sides of the aisle to oppose the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which lacks a clear strategic blueprint for the funding plans and priorities of the Department of Defense. Wittman pointed to a number of flawed elements of the legislation which lacks a 30 year shipbuilding plan, an aviation plan, a plan to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act (H.R. 1053), by a bipartisan vote of 418-1. The bill, introduced by Congressman Rob Wittman at the beginning of the 111th Congress would monitor and coordinate the Bay restoration efforts amongst 10 federal agencies, six states and the District of Columbia, over one thousand… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources, of which Congressman Rob Wittman is a member, approved Wittman's bill (H.R. 3433) to amend the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) by unanimous consent. H.R. 3433 would allow up to 50 percent of the non-federal share of projects in Canada to be paid for by Canadian conservation supporters. Since 1989, the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, prosecutors in North Carolina revealed as part of a new indictment of two men arrested this past month that the individuals had been plotting an attack upon the Marine Corps Base at Quantico, VA. The men have been charged with "'conspiring to murder U.S. military personnel' in connection with the planned assault on the Marine Corps base" according to the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman announced the award of an $8.87 million grant to the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) for the purchase of three locomotives to support the Virginia Railway Express (VRE). PRTC will purchase up to three diesel-electric "Motive Power MP36H-3C locomotives with high horsepower (3600 HP)" which come with an expected… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Following a meeting on Tuesday with the Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Gary Roughead, Congressman Rob Wittman announced the increased role of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren in the Nation's defense from missile attacks. Admiral Roughead assured Wittman of the additional responsibilities, which will come with greater opportunities for employment and enhanced… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, the Hampton Roads Congressional Delegation teamed up to advocate for maintaining the permanent force structure of 11 aircraft carriers. Congressmen Wittman, Nye, Scott and Forbes sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, citing concern over recent reports suggesting that Pentagon officials are contemplating a reduction in the nation's aircraft carrier… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Next Saturday, Congressman Rob Wittman will host a "Paying for College Workshop for area high school students and parents. The event seeks to answer financial aid questions as families and higher learning institutions both face tighter budgets. Wittman will be joined by guest speakers from the Educational Credit Management Corporation. The workshop will cover choosing the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman announced the award of two grants to fund the rehabilitation of the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. The grants in the amounts of $780,000 and $1.43 million will enhance the safety of the runway and upgrade it to meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards. "The Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is a… Read more »
