Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-1) and Congressman Gene Green (D-TX-29) today announced the formation of a new, bipartisan Congressional Public Health Caucus in the House of Representatives. The caucus will serve as a formal group of members whose mission is to raise awareness of the importance of public health issues, and will provide educational opportunities for Members of Congress and their staff.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after voting in favor of the FY16 House Budget resolution (H. Con. Res. 27) introduced by Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price (GA-6):
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) was honored on March 21, 2015, with the Conservationist of the Year Award at the Ducks Unlimited state convention in Williamsburg. This recognition comes a week after Wittman received the 2015 Ducks Unlimited Wetland Conservation Achievement Award in the Federal Official category at the 80th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference.
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Beyer Contact: Thomas Scanlon (202) 225-4376
Wittman Contact: Gordon Neal (202) 225-4261
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after the House passed legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline by a bipartisan vote of 270-152:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) proposed by President Obama:
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) today applauded the Senate passage of legislation Wittman authored to permanently make federal duck stamps available for purchase online, rather than requiring an in-person visit to a local Post Office. Wittman introduced the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act in the House of Representatives on March 14, 2013, and his bill passed the full House on June 3, 2013, by a vote of 401-0. After Monday's passage in the Senate by unanimous consent, the bill is now cleared for the President's signature.
Wwashington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) invites high school students from Virginia's First District to participate in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. The theme for this year's competition is "Virginia the Beautiful." All artwork is due by April 8, 2015, and can be submitted to any of Wittman's congressional office locations.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement after Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21) was selected as Vice Chair of the Readiness Subcommittee:
"Rep. Stefanik will be a great addition to the Readiness team, and I congratulate her on her selection as Vice Chair. The condition of our military's readiness is at stake, and I am eager to work with Rep. Stefanik on behalf of our men and women in uniform."