WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Natural Resources Committee Member Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) announced the re-introduction of H.R. 615 - Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023. This bill, which currently has over 30 co-sponsors, would prevent the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture from banning the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal lands… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced his appointment to the House Natural Resources Committee for the 118th Congress. Congressman Wittman will serve on both the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee as well as the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee. Following this announcement, Congressman Wittman stated:
“I am honored to serve once… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), a senior member of the House Natural Resources Committee, announced his support for the Permitting for Mining Needs (PERMIT-MN) Act. This legislation, introduced by Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), would streamline the permitting process for mining projects nationwide to secure cleaner, safer domestic mineral supply chains.
“Our… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was named Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and Chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee for the 118th Congress. Congressman Wittman most recently served as the Ranking Member on the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee. On the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, Congressman Wittman… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), released the following statement after being appointed to serve on the House Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP):
“We live in an era of Great Power Competition, and our greatest competitor remains the Chinese Communist Party. The House Select… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), released the following statement in response to the release of the Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Virginia Military Factbook:
“As a Senior Member on the House Armed Services Committee, I understand that the work we do in Congress is critical to the well-being of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This week’s release of the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the re-introduction of his legislation that will hold members of Congress accountable and bring transparency back to the budget and appropriations process. Throughout his time in Congress, Congressman Wittman has proposed three government accountability bills: the No Budget No Pay Act, the Stay on Schedule Resolution, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after officially being sworn in to the 118th:
“Today is a new beginning for the Commonwealth of Virginia and for our nation. This Congress, the First Congressional District welcomes new areas and new constituents that I am looking forward to representing. With the addition of Henrico County… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting “no” on Senate Amendment to H.R. 2617 – FY23 Omnibus Appropriations, a $1.7 trillion spending bill.
“Congress had months to properly fund our government; yet, we have once again found ourselves in a completely avoidable situation. I have said time and time again that… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded passage of their legislation to preserve invaluable local resources and help generate economic activity in the Northern Neck. By officially designating the region as a National Heritage Area (NHA), the Northern Neck National Heritage Area Act will… Read more »
