Press Releases
"We missed the mark today by failing to pass a responsible bill that both provides necessary relief to those in need and protects the taxpayers," said Wittman
"I'm glad to vote for this National Historic Trail Designation. It's a positive development for Virginia's First District and recognizes our rich history in the birth of this nation," said Wittman.
"I hope that Department of Defense involvement in this limited re-bid will stabilize the process and provide a resolution by the end of the year. It is absolutely critical that we provide our Air Force with the best possible tanker and that the tanker bidding process be fair and efficient. Each day this process is delayed is another day our Airmen are using a tanker from the 1950s."
"I'm very pleased to see that Anheuser-Busch's Board of Directors rejected InBev's takeover bid. Quite frankly, I'm not sure InBev could ever propose a bid that would adequately reflect the value that Anheuser Busch provides to our country and the First District of Virginia."
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008, H.R.6063, provides $20.2 billion in overall funding, with $853.5 million specifically authorized for aeronautics research and development. The bill passed the House with 409-15 vote.
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman announced the award of a $7.32 Million grant to fund expansion of the B Terminal at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.
The funds, awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will pay for six additional gates and help accommodate for forecasted growth at the airport.
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman introduced legislation today that will restore common sense fiscal discipline to Congress' management of the Highway Trust Fund.
The Responsible Highway Investment Act will reinstate the requirement for Highway Trust Fund balances to be placed in interest bearing accounts.
"Right now, we might as well be keeping this money under our mattresses or burying it in the back yard. It's doing nothing for us, and the Highway Trust Fund is suffering because of it," said Wittman.
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Robert J. Wittman (VA-01) today announced that the Department of Labor recently issued new rules and regulations to reform the current process that applies to temporary worker visas.
The rules will improve the current system and make it easier for business to hire the employees they need. The action comes as businesses across the county are struggling to find enough workers.
H.R. 5658 authorizes $531.4 billion for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DoE). It also includes $70 billion to support ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan during fiscal year 2009.