(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman voted against the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Wittman voiced his concerns along with other House members on the House floor this week. Wittman realizes that that the economy is in a serious recession, but that we must do what is best for the country now and in the future. "I have heard from thousands of my… Read more »
The DTV Delay Act, which was recently signed into law, extends the deadline for full-power broadcast TV stations to complete the DTV transition from February 17, 2009 to June 12, 2009. This new law allows more time for consumers to be prepared for the DTV transition. However, under the law, stations may choose to stop broadcasting in analog before the new transition… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Tuesday, House Leaders announced that House members will not receive a pay raise in 2010. The Appropriations Committee has been instructed to include language in the fiscal year 2010 Legislative Branch appropriations bill that would block any pay increase for House members. "I applaud House Leadership for finally listening to the American people. I do not… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Wednesday evening Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) joined the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead, at the Fredericksburg Military Affairs Council dinner to announce the establishment of the Navy Air and Missile Defense Command (NAMDC) on Dahlgren Naval Station. The new command will stand up in early April and will serve as the Navy's lead organization and… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congressman Rob Wittman along with fellow House Republicans met with President Barack Obama at a special GOP Conference meeting to discuss his proposed stimulus package: H.R 1 - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Conference Members were given the opportunity to discuss the package, its overall cost and ask the President questions. "I… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - This week Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA announced the award of a $374 million construction preparation contract for the second Gerald R. Ford-Class aircraft carrier. U.S. Congressman Robert J. Wittman, a member of the House Armed Services Committee's Seapower and Expeditionary Forces subcommittee, applauded the forward-looking decisions of the… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Robert J. Wittman (R-VA) introduced H.Res. 77 today, a resolution recognizing the University of Mary Washington. The University of Mary Washington has provided more than 100 years of service and leadership to the community, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Nation. The University of Mary Washington, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia,… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - This is an historic day in America, and I would like to congratulate Barack Obama on his inauguration as 44th President of the United States. This inauguration is indicative of a country that has made great strides in race relations. Although President Obama and I may be of different parties, today is a day to celebrate history in America, and I commend him… Read more »
(Washington) - This week the House Armed Services Committee announced that Congressman Wittman has been appointed to serve on the following Subcommittees for the 111th Congress: Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, Readiness, and Military Personnel. "I look forward to serving on these important subcommittees that are so critical the First District of Virginia, the… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman announced the release of $23 million in federal funding for agricultural conservation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This funding for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative, a 2008 Farm Bill program, will promote agricultural conservation. "Farms and agriculture are vital to the Commonwealth. The men and… Read more »
