Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after opposing the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015:

“In August I demanded that Congress remain in Washington until its work was done. Unfortunately, Congress still adjourned, and we now find ourselves at a familiar juncture: passing a bill to fund the government at the eleventh hour. While I am pleased that the critical functions of government are not shutting down, and that programs serving our military and veterans are still being properly resourced, I am frustrated at the process by which we have reached this point.

“I opposed this bill tonight because Congress has had months to properly fund our government with better legislation that doesn’t include so many provisions that are disagreeable to folks on both sides of the aisle, such as the section that would add to the gross imbalance in government by allowing more outside money to flow into politics. We should be fixing campaign finance laws, not making things worse. I also believe that this bill did not go far enough to reign in the President’s unilateral action on immigration.

“As the 114th Congress takes office in January, I am adamant that Congress return to regular order in which we pass timely budget resolutions and consistent appropriations bills. The uncertainty caused by Washington’s political games has a significant impact on our small businesses and communities and also threatens the readiness of our military.

“I am hopeful that the new year will find Congress and the White House prepared to pursue long-term, responsible solutions that can end the uncertainty in Washington and help to strengthen and preserve this great nation.”

Congressman Rob Wittman represents the First District of Virginia. He serves on the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Armed Services Committee where he is the Chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee.

# # #