1. Make quality health care coverage affordable and accessible for every American, regardless of pre-existing health conditions. 2. Protect Americans from being forced into a new government-run health care plan that would: a) eliminate the health coverage that more than 100 million Americans currently receive through their job; b) limit choice of doctors and medical treatment… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman penned a letter to Northrop Grumman President & CEO Wesley Bush, welcoming the Fortune 500 company's decision to move their headquarters to the National Capital Region.In the letter, Wittman notes that "the upper part of Virginia's First Congressional District contains many sensible locations that provide ideal proximity to your… Read more »
Fredericksburg and Newport News, VA - On January 18th, Congressman Rob Wittman will hold town hall meetings to provide constituents with a forum to discuss issues of concern to the senior community.Specifically, the town hall will focus on issues affecting older Americans such as healthcare, long term care, consumer protection, and employment rights. The town hall will also address… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement after learning of the U.S. Senate's vote to proceed with final passage of their healthcare reform legislation:"On Monday morning at 1:00am, we witnessed what continues to be a one-sided and closed door process when it comes to reforming our healthcare system. Members from both sides of the aisle agree that… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman issued the following statement after the House passed a $290 billion increase to the Nation's debt limit by a vote of (218-214) to raise the limit to $12.39 trillion."Once again the majority in Congress has proved that they're tone deaf to the concerns of the American people. For the fifth time since January 2007, Congress has voted to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman introduced the Telework Tax Incentive Act to reduce traffic congestion and increase worker productivity around the Nation. If passed and signed into law, the bill would provide eligible taxpayers with an annual tax credit for qualified teleworking expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer that year, up to $1,000. Wittman introduced the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Tomorrow, Congressman Rob Wittman will host a live telephone-town hall to hear directly from constituents about their concerns as the first session of the 111th Congress comes to a close.Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Call in Number: 877-229-8493Log in Pin: 13327 Congressman Rob Wittman represents the First District of Virginia. He was… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This evening, Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement after learning that President Barack Obama had declared the areas affected by last month's nor'easter in the Commonwealth of Virginia a Federal Disaster Area. "This evening I was pleased to learn that President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia, triggering the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Wittman, along with 35 other Members of the House of Representatives, sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Chief of Naval Operations urging the Department of Defense not to reduce attack submarine procurement. Wittman, who serves as a Co-Chair of the Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus and as a member of the… Read more »
Residents of Hampton City, Newport News City, Norfolk City, Virginia Beach City in the Commonwealth of Virginia and contiguous cities and counties of Chesapeake City, James City, Poquoson City, Portsmouth City and York in the Commonwealth of Virginia may be eligible for Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance after the Severe Nor'easter coupled with the remnants of Hurricane Ida… Read more »
