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Wittman Introduces America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) introduced the America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024 alongside Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA-04). This comprehensive legislation will enhance the preservation of America's natural resources, wildlife, and habitats. “As a…

Wittman Statement on Biden Executive Action Incentivizing Illegal Immigration

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s executive action stopping the deportation of 500,000 illegal immigrants currently living in the United States: “President Biden campaigned on a platform of relaxing border security, so his executive action today is no surprise. Once again, the Biden administration is…

Wittman To Lead Critical Minerals Policy Working Group

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) was announced to lead the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s new policy working group focused on countering the CCP's control of critical mineral supply chains. Critical minerals are used in everything from semiconductors and wind turbines to electric…

Wittman Backs House Passage of FY25 NDAA

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today applauded the House passage of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA), which will set the framework for America’s defense policy.  “After many hours of thoughtful debate, I am pleased to see Congress pass this critical piece of legislation to ensure the…

Wittman House Floor Remarks in Support of FY25 NDAA

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.                                    …

Wittman Commemorates 80th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France

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WASHINGTON – This past week, House Armed Services Committee Vice Chairman Rob Wittman (R-VA) returned from a bipartisan congressional delegation to Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. The congressman took part in observance of the anniversary along with veterans and their families, active duty servicemembers, government and military officials,…

Wittman, Virginia Delegation Members Warn of National Security Risks in Pentagon’s Solar Panel Plan

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01), alongside Reps. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Ben Cline (VA-06), and Morgan Griffith (VA-09), sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urging the U.S. Department of Defense to ensure any solar panels installed on the Pentagon or any U.S. military installation are made in America. China dominates the global solar supply chain,…

Wittman Votes For FY25 Military Construction-VA Appropriations Bill

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) voted for H.R. 8580, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025. The bill will enhance quality of life for military families, fully fund veterans’ healthcare, invest in Virginia’s military communities – all while ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer…

Wittman Statement on F-35 Crash in Albuquerque

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee, released the following statement following reports of an F-35 fighter jet crashing off the airfield at Albuquerque International Sunport: “I am incredibly grateful to the first responders who promptly aided…

Wittman Opening Statement at FY25 NDAA

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement at the full committee markup for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. The subcommittee's mark is available here. Watch Rep. Wittman's opening remarks…