Press Releases
Fredericksburg, VA - On February 1, 2010, Congressman Rob Wittman will join with the U.S. Department of Education's Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to host a presentation on how faith-based organizations, non-profits, and social service groups can assist the Fredericksburg area community. Representatives from the Center will also discuss their recent 16 state tour to determine a plan to address challenges and work with communities nationwide.
2. Protect Americans from being forced into a new government-run health care plan that would: a) eliminate the health coverage that more than 100 million Americans currently receive through their job; b) limit choice of doctors and medical treatment options; and c) result in the federal government taking control of health care.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman penned a letter to Northrop Grumman President & CEO Wesley Bush, welcoming the Fortune 500 company's decision to move their headquarters to the National Capital Region.
In the letter, Wittman notes that "the upper part of Virginia's First Congressional District contains many sensible locations that provide ideal proximity to your customers, the federal government, the Department of Defense and the intelligence agencies".
Specifically, the town hall will focus on issues affecting older Americans such as healthcare, long term care, consumer protection, and employment rights. The town hall will also address economic security and improving the communities in which seniors live and work.
Date: January 18, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement after learning of the U.S. Senate's vote to proceed with final passage of their healthcare reform legislation:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman issued the following statement after the House passed a $290 billion increase to the Nation's debt limit by a vote of (218-214) to raise the limit to $12.39 trillion.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman introduced the Telework Tax Incentive Act to reduce traffic congestion and increase worker productivity around the Nation. If passed and signed into law, the bill would provide eligible taxpayers with an annual tax credit for qualified teleworking expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer that year, up to $1,000. Wittman introduced the legislation after meetings with commuters at slug lines and rail stations in the First Congressional District.
Washington, D.C. - Tomorrow, Congressman Rob Wittman will host a live telephone-town hall to hear directly from constituents about their concerns as the first session of the 111th Congress comes to a close.
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Call in Number: 877-229-8493
Log in Pin: 13327
"This evening I was pleased to learn that President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia, triggering the release of Federal funds under the Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to help communities respond to the severe storms and flooding associated with this past month's Nor'easter.