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Congressman Wittman Advocates for Newport News Airport

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WASHINGTON – After learning of Delta Airlines’ decision to stop flights to the Newport News Airport until at least the end of September 2020, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter to House Leadership and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Leadership requesting a fix in the next COVID-19 package to clarify the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) order last month to…

Wittman, Connolly Introduce Resolution to Honor Public Servants

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WASHINGTON – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) was joined by Representative Gerald Connolly (VA-11) in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating May 3-9, 2020 as Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). H.Res. 949 commends federal, state, county and local government employees, as well as members of the uniformed services, for their tireless and dedicated efforts, and details…

Wittman Statement on USS Theodore Roosevelt Announcement

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Congressman Rob Wittman, Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released this statement on the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71):  “As the Department of the Defense moves forward with a deeper review of events surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), we cannot lose sight of the…

Wittman Supports Funds to Help Small Biz, Expand Testing

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act: “I supported this package today because it is critical to our continued recovery as a nation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, it provides much-needed funds to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created…

Virginia Delegation Urges Navy to Support Shipbuilding

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Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, and Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Don Beyer (D-VA), A. Donald McEachin (D-VA), Ben Cline (R-VA), Elaine Luria (D-VA), Denver Riggleman (R-VA), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Guerts…

Virginia Delegation Urges Navy to Support Shipbuilding

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, and Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Don Beyer (D-VA), A. Donald McEachin (D-VA), Ben Cline (R-VA), Elaine Luria (D-VA), Denver Riggleman (R-VA), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of the Navy…

Wittman Statement on Resignation of Acting Secretary of the Navy Modly

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  WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, released this statement on Acting Secretary of the Navy Modly’s resignation:  "After Acting Secretary Modly’s recent actions, I support Secretary Esper’s decision to accept his resignation. I believe that this move is…

Amid COVID-19 Outbreak, Wittman & Johnson Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Broadband

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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…

Wittman Named Finalist for CMF Democracy Awards

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  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…

Wittman Supports the CARES Act

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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…