(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman today voted against H.R. 6515, releasing the following statement expressing concern with the nature of the energy legislation: "I'm troubled by some of my colleagues' willingness to play politics on this issue. While they're busy trying to score a political victory, my constituents are suffering. The fact of the matter is that Members of… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman voted in favor of the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Act today, while simultaneously questioning the timing of the legislation. "I'm glad to vote for this National Historic Trail Designation. It's a positive development for Virginia's First District and recognizes our rich history in the birth of this nation," said… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement regarding Defense Secretary Robert Gates' Tanker announcement earlier today: "I hope that Department of Defense involvement in this limited re-bid will stabilize the process and provide a resolution by the end of the year. It is absolutely critical that we provide our Air Force with the best… Read more »
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement regarding InBev Corporation's attempt to acquire Anheuser-Busch: "I'm very pleased to see that Anheuser-Busch's Board of Directors rejected InBev's takeover bid. Quite frankly, I'm not sure InBev could ever propose a bid that would adequately reflect the value that Anheuser Busch provides to our country and the… Read more »
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman voted today to authorize annual funding for NASA and the NASA Langley Research Center. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008, H.R.6063, provides $20.2 billion in overall funding, with $853.5 million specifically authorized for aeronautics research and development. The bill passed the House with 409-15… Read more »
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman announced the award of a $7.32 Million grant to fund expansion of the B Terminal at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. The funds, awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will pay for six additional gates and help accommodate for forecasted growth at the airport. "In the past decade, the number of passengers… Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman introduced legislation today that will restore common sense fiscal discipline to Congress' management of the Highway Trust Fund. The Responsible Highway Investment Act will reinstate the requirement for Highway Trust Fund balances to be placed in interest bearing accounts. "Right now, we might as well be keeping this… Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Robert J. Wittman (VA-01) today announced that the Department of Labor recently issued new rules and regulations to reform the current process that applies to temporary worker visas.The rules will improve the current system and make it easier for business to hire the employees they need. The action comes as businesses across the county are struggling to… Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Robert J. Wittman (VA-01) today announced that the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5658, the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 by a vote of 384 to 23. H.R. 5658 authorizes $531.4 billion for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DoE). It also includes $70 billion to… Read more »
Last week I was pleased to offer amendments to the FY2009 Defense Authorization Bill in the House Armed Services Committee, which were successfully adopted. It was a long day (the Committee meeting lasted from 9am until 2am the next morning!), and I really enjoyed the debate and dealing with all of the different issues at hand. I was especially pleased to successfully amend the bill… Read more »
