Press Releases

Wittman Votes to Re-Open Government WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to re-open the federal government and fund its operation through February 8, 2018. “I do not advocate for last-minute deals, but today the choice was yes or no, and the right thing to do was to re-open our government and stand by… Read more »

Wittman Offices Open During Shutdown WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement regarding the shutdown of the federal government: “I am here, ready to work. My offices both in D.C. and the district are open and I want the constituents of the First District to know that myself and my staff are here and ready to answer any questions. Over the next few… Read more »

Wittman Statement on a Government Shutdown WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement regarding a shutdown of the federal government: “As I’ve done in every session since I’ve been in Congress, I have urged leadership to fund our government with an appropriations bill passed through regular order instead of budgeting by crisis through a Continuing… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, legislation to guarantee back pay to furloughed workers in the event of a government shutdown. Funding for the federal government expires at midnight tomorrow. "Federal employees should not be penalized for Congress’ inability to get its job done on time," Rep.… Read more »

Wittman Votes “No” on Fourth Short-Term CR in Five Months WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted "no" on the H.R. 195 – Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act. The bill extends existing discretionary appropriations at current levels through February 16, 2018. "We know the consequences, but yet again we find ourselves budgeting by crisis,” Wittman said. “We… Read more »

Wittman Pushes 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 hearing with the Readiness Subcommittee titled “Surface Warfare: At a Crossroads:” “Today, we heard from Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer and Admiral John Richardson, Chief of… Read more »

Wittman Sends Letter to President Advocating for Expanded Access to Broadband WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump advocating for increasing access to broadband in rural areas. Rep. Wittman urged the administration to include policies promoting broadband investments in any upcoming infrastructure package. “High speed… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) delivered remarks today at the Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) 30th Annual National Symposium. The theme of this year’s Symposium was “Surface Forces & Cross-Domain Integration.” Established in 1985, SNA’s mission is to promote greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business, and academic communities who support… Read more »

Wittman Applauds Senate Passage of Landmark Virginia Tribes Recognition Bill WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) applauded Senate passage of his legislation, H.R. 984, the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017. This legislation grants federal recognition to six Virginia Indian tribes. Following passage in the House last spring, the… Read more »

Friend- If you have been following the news lately, chances are you’ve heard that the debate concerning the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients is starting to heat up in Washington. Congress has until March 5, 2017, to decide if DACA recipients will be granted continuing legal status—either as citizens or other. A major point of contention within… Read more »