Press Releases

(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 »

(Washington D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) today praised the men and women of Dahlgren for their record-setting railgun test conducted at the Naval Surface Warfare Center on Thursday."I would like to congratulate the United States Navy on their record-setting railgun test. This project has enormous potential for the future of naval warfare. The men and women who are involved in… Read more »

(Washington D.C.) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-NY) announced that he will retire at the end of this, his 7th term in the House of Representatives. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), issued the following statement:"Since 1994, Tom Davis has been a strong and steady voice for the 11th Congressional District of Virginia. Throughout his nearly three decades of public service Tom has achieved… Read more »

(Washington D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 5140 - the Economic Stimulus Package: "Today I was pleased to vote for H.R. 5140 - the Economic Stimulus Package. This was a bipartisan economic growth package that will benefit hard-working American families. I have long believed that tax relief should be the centerpiece of any… Read more »