Press Releases

(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement on the Five Year Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom:"Today marks the fifth anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As we look back on the events of the last five years in Iraq, Americans have reason to be confident that our efforts over the last year have led to major military and political… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) released the following statement after receiving word that he had been assigned to the House Armed Services Committee: "I was thrilled to learn today that I was appointed to the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). Republican Leader Boehner promised me a seat on this Committee, and he has honored his commitment. The First… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Robert J. Wittman (R-VA) introduced H.R. 5489 yesterday to name the U.S. Post Office in Gloucester, Virginia, after late-U.S. Representative Jo Ann Davis of Virginia’s First District.  “As the first Republican woman elected to serve Virginia in Congress, Jo Ann Davis was known for being honest, hard working, and a source of inspiration to… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), released the following statement on the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, H.R. 5351:"Today I voted against the flawed Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, H.R. 5351. We need comprehensive energy reform and renewable sources of energy should be integrated in the blueprint. This is an… Read more »

(Washington D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) today offered his praise to the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration following the successful sale of the Bayamon, a trailership in the James River Reserve Fleet. It will be the 66th ship to depart the fleet since January of 2001."I am pleased that we are witnessing a turning point in the disposal of the James… Read more »

(Washington D.C.) - After a series of votes regarding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) released the following statement:"The updated Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), as passed in the Senate by an overwhelming 68-29 vote, is a fair and bipartisan compromise that meets the needs of our intelligence agencies and closes a dangerous… Read more »

(Washington D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) announced today that he will co-sponsor House Resolution 958, reaffirming his commitment to the United States Marine Corps. The resolution was introduced by Congressman John Kline (R-MN) in response to aggressive actions taken by the Berkeley California City Council towards the Marine Corps recruiting office in that city."I am honored to… Read more »

(Washington D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA):"I was saddened to learn that Congressman Lantos had passed away this morning. As a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, I had the privilege of working with Chairman Lantos over the last few months and I have been impressed with his leadership as… Read more »

(Washington D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 5140 - the Senate-Amended Economic Stimulus Package:"I was pleased to vote for H.R. 5140 - the Senate-Amended Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act. I believe that the measures we have taken were an excellent first step on the road to economic… Read more »

(Washington D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) released the following statement after today's procedural motion to force a vote on an immediate earmark moratorium. "I am disappointed that Speaker Pelosi has rejected a Republican invitation to place an immediate moratorium on all government funded earmarks. I believe this is an issue that we must find common ground on, and that we… Read more »