Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, today applauded the House Armed Services Committee’s passage of H.R. 4909, the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The defense bill incorporates legislative language that was considered before the Readiness Subcommittee and includes $5 billion in additional funds for ship and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Robert Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's markup of the Readiness portion of H.R. 4909, The Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act: "Ladies and Gentlemen, I’d like to welcome you to the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness… Read more »

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after the Natural Resource Committee’s Hearing on a Discussion Draft of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA): “Years of poor fiscal decision-making and mismanagement have led Puerto Rico into more than $118 billion in total debt,” Wittman said, “and while I’m sympathetic to the… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) has been selected to receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of Enterprise Award” in recognition of his support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies. The award is given annually to Members of Congress based on their votes on critical business legislation; Members of Congress who have supported the Chamber’s position on at least 70% of those… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) has been selected to receive the Family Research Council Action’s “True Blue” Award for his commitment to defending faith, family, and freedom. This award honors Members of Congress who have staunchly advocated for policies that preserve life, protect religious liberties, and promote strong family values. Congressman Wittman scored a 100% on FRC… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement in response to yesterday’s coordinated terrorist attacks in Belgium: “Atrocities like those in Brussels have become too commonplace. ISIS is hitting harder and closer to home with each act of terror. Their goal is to create chaos in the name of jihad. Democracy demands that we fight against that. “As we always… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) announced Wednesday that he has reintroduced the “No Budget, No Pay Act” to coincide with the release of Congress’s FY 2017 Budget earlier this week. The measure would require Members of Congress and Senators to forego their salaries unless they pass a budget by April 15, 2016. “People are sick and tired of government-by-crisis. They want to… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) issued the following statement in response to the President’s nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to serve as the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court: “Under our Constitution, the President has the power to choose a nominee, but the Senate has the prerogative not to confirm that nominee. That’s the way our Founder’s intended it, and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today in response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s decision not to allow oil drilling in the Atlantic Ocean: “This decision suggests a blatant disregard for the energy and economic realities this country is facing. By refusing to allow drilling, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is shutting down… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) welcomed passage of the Competitive Service Act of 2015 (S. 1580) in the House yesterday. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation will strengthen and streamline the federal hiring process and authorize federal agencies to hire candidates from shared competitive service certificates. Wittman and Connolly… Read more »