CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, V.A. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a veterans roundtable at American Legion Post 186 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. This roundtable served as a space for Congressman Wittman to share his veterans-related work, hear directly from First District veterans, and give veterans the opportunity to express their concerns and ask questions pertaining… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced the bipartisan Get Rewarding Outdoor Work for our Veterans (GROW) Act, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in federal jobs that relate to conservation, resource management, and environmental protection.
The GROW Act would direct the Department of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee and Vice Chairman of the Full House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing on the 2024 budget request for the Department of Defense’s Fixed-Wing Tactical and Training Aircraft Programs.
Congressman Wittman’s… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced his resolution, H.Res.255 – expressing support for the designation of the week of March 27th through March 31st, 2023 as National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week.
“Small businesses are what keep our communities strong ,” said Congressman Wittman. “They create new jobs, encourage innovation and competition, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) issued the following statement after voting in support and helping secure House passage of H.R.1 – the Lower Energy Costs Act:
“For the past two years, American energy has suffered under President Biden. His policies halted new domestic energy production, resulting in the U.S. relying on foreign adversaries like… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks at the McAleese & Associates 14th Annual FY2024 Defense Programs Conference. During his remarks, Congressman Wittman discussed the FY24 Defense Budget, the growing threats we face from the Chinese Communist Party, as well as his top priorities… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to today’s conference on the path forward for AUKUS:
“First, I commend our three countries for their focus on continuing to realize the promise of AUKUS. At its core, the security framework is an agreement between the United… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) reintroduced the bipartisan Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, with Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), which would permit the use of 529 account funds to pay for postsecondary credential program expenses.
“Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Biden’s budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24):
“Our defense budget must match the threats we face, and those threats are steep. Under President Xi Jinping, the Chinese Communist Party has nearly tripled its defense… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) applauded the passage of H.R. 1335 – the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting and Production (TAPP) of American Resources Act through the House Natural Resources Committee. This bill will unleash American energy and critical mineral resources production and modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to expand U.S.… Read more »
