Press Releases

Friend- As you may know, the debate over immigration reform has heated up again in Washington. Since Congress is expected to vote on immigration legislation in June, what do you think should be included in an immigration proposal considered by the House? Provide legal status to DACA recipients Fund a southern border wall Mandate use of E-verify End the diversity visa lottery… Read more »

Wittman Backs House Passage of Defense Authorization Seapower, local priorities included WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, backed House passage of H.R. 5515, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the… Read more »

Wittman Receives Award for Support of Maritime Industry WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was selected to receive the International Propeller Club Legislator Award for his longtime support of the United States maritime industry. Each year, the International Propeller Club selects one member of Congress who has demonstrated consistent support for the maritime… Read more »

Friend- President Trump has called on Congress to cancel August recess if we don’t pass all 12 appropriations bills to fund our government. I couldn’t agree more! In fact, for years I’ve introduced legislation to do just that. If we don’t fulfill one of our most basic responsibilities, there is no time for vacation. The American people want us to get the job done. Do you think… Read more »

Friend- I grew up enjoying the natural wonders of the Chesapeake Bay and know countless people, including my son, who make their living on the water. Since I came to Congress, I have fought to clean up the Bay. I even wrote bipartisan legislation to restore the Bay that was signed into law by President Obama. However, I wanted to make sure you knew about my latest work to protect… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, today applauded committee passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19). "Admiral Richardson has projected the 355-ship Navy vision, Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer provided an excellent acquisition strategy,… Read more »

WASHINGTON - The House Armed Services Committee today passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19).  The bill, one of the few passed annually by Congress, includes numerous local priorities championed by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01). "I fought tirelessly to make sure Virginia’s priorities were included in this bill. The jobs… Read more »

Friend- I want to know what you think. Should the President recertify the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal? Yes No I Don’t Know Click here to take the poll. BACKGROUND: Following Israel’s claim last week that the Iran Nuclear Deal was “built on lies,” there has been speculation that President Trump will not recertify the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal. The 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal is up… Read more »

Wittman Statement on Iran WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after the president’s announcement regarding the Iran Deal: “In 2015 I voted against the Iran Nuclear Deal as I feared that agreement lacked sufficient safeguards to prevent the Iranian government from continuing its pursuit of a nuclear weapon. However, even after the deal… Read more »

Wittman Statement on Navy Reestablishing Second Fleet WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the House Armed Services’ subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, released this statement following the Navy’s announcement to stand up the U.S. 2nd Fleet: “Today the Navy made a major step towards abiding by the recommendations set forth in the independent… Read more »