WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman released this statement following a vote to reform the United States immigration system:
“Our current immigration system is broken; we need strong, serious changes to our current laws. We are a nation of laws, and we must continue to keep Americans safe, and although America is also a nation of immigrants, people need to come here legally. To keep… Read more »
Wittman Votes in Favor of Farm Bill
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018:
“Food security is national security. This bill keeps family farmers and foresters who live right here in the First District in mind by providing them certainty and stability as they continue… Read more »
Wittman Statement on Broken Immigration System
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement regarding children of illegal immigrants being separated from their families:
“I am against separating families at the border. I believe that we need long-lasting immigration reform, not just quick fixes and this issue proves that now more than ever, we must find a… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted another meeting of his Rural Broadband Task Force. Congressman Wittman was joined by Jim Wasilewski, Deputy Chief of Staff to Assistant Secretary David Redl/Director of Congressional Affairs at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Doug Kinkoph, Associate Administrator of NTIA’s Office of… Read more »
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The recent summit between President Trump and Leader Kim Jong-un has the potential to mark a historic change in our nation’s relationship with North Korea. I am hopeful that despite North Korea’s long history of military threats, human rights abuse, and deception we can work together towards peace. Our end goal must be complete, verifiable, and irreparable denuclearization of… Read more »
Wittman Votes to Cut Spending
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3, the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act last night:
“For too long unchecked federal spending has been the status quo in Washington, but last night we took a critical first step toward restoring fiscal responsibility,”… Read more »
Wittman Encouraged by First Appropriations Votes
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act:
“Today, the House passed three of the twelve appropriations bills. I am extremely encouraged that we… Read more »
Wittman Leads Letter to Speaker, Cancel Recess
Wittman, Biggs, Gallagher say to stay in session until all appropriations bills are complete
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen Rob Wittman led a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan calling for the House to remain in-session through August to complete critical legislative items, the most pressing being the 12 appropriations bills.… Read more »
Wittman Continues to Push for Reform of Navy Surface Fleet
WASHINGTON- Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released this statement following today’s joint briefing with the Readiness Subcommittee titled “Progress Report—Fixing Navy Surface Fleet Readiness:”
“Today, we heard from Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer,… Read more »
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During my Healthcare Listening Tour, meetings with individual constituents, constituent groups, health care providers, and other stakeholders in the district, I have continually heard one thing—the cost of prescription drugs is far too high.
Fortunately, this administration has signaled that they are committed to lowering prescription drug listing prices and taking the… Read more »
