Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), along with Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH-6), announced the Serving Rural America Act. This legislation would create a five-year pilot grant program at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), authorizing $100 million a year for a total of $500 million over five years to expand broadband service to unserved areas of the country. The Coronavirus… Read more »
WASHINGTON – The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) today announced that Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) is a finalist for the Democracy Awards, CMF’s honors program recognizing non-legislative achievement and performance in congressional offices. Congressman Wittman was selected for outstanding achievement in the category of Constituent Service, which recognizes offices… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement following the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Although the measure passed by voice vote, if a roll call was requested, he would have voted in favor.
“We are in both a public health crisis and an economic crisis. Congress needed to act – swiftly and decisively. I am… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted in favor over $7 billion in emergency funding for the U.S. response to the Coronavirus as well as extending emergency telehealth services. This legislation does not contain any policy riders or political poison pills, and is the product of a bipartisan compromise to address this emergency. This bill provides important funding that… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces (SPF), made the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at the SPF Hearing titled: Department of the Navy Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces:
“I want to thank Chairman Courtney for yielding and thank our… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01)
testified at the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Water Resources
and Development Act (WRDA) Member Day hearing. Virginia’s economy depends on
domestic and international commercial gateways like the Port of Virginia.
During his testimony, Congressman Wittman, emphasized the importance of WRDA to
the First District to… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) completed a tour of Manassas businesses during the week-long District Work Period. Throughout the day, he visited ZESTRON Americas, Able Moving and Storage, and SES o3b Networks Global Operations Centers and NOC/SOC Facility.
“These hardworking Virginians make our economy thrive,” Wittman said. “I am so grateful for the hospitality of… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) along with Road Safety Caucus Chairs, Representatives Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), introduced a resolution to recognize the 50th anniversary of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) and celebrate its achievements and efforts on saving lives and reducing injuries on the roadways.
“Back when I was the… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) visited JBG Smith’s Marketing Center to see the site plan for Amazon’s HQ2 in the newly named National Landing. Attendees included JBG Smith executives and members of the Amazon team. The entire Northern Virginia region will benefit from important infrastructure projects, including the construction of additional entrances to the Metro… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), top Republican on the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released this statement on the shipbuilding numbers in the President’s Budget:
“Simply put, the budget published today does not invest nearly enough in shipbuilding. It is clear to me—and it should be clear to everyone at this point—that we are in a full-scale… Read more »
