Press Releases
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01), Jack Bergman (MI-01), and Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) introduced the VA Procurement Efficiency and Transparency Act to streamline and modernize the Veterans Affairs procurement process. This legislation will increase efficiency by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to track cost savings resulting from its contracting competitions and to use standardized contracting procedures.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement supporting the executive order President Trump signed today easing the process for veterans to transition into the Merchant Marine:
Wittman on National Emergency Declaration
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting "no" on H.J. Res. 46:
Wittman Votes for Long-Term Stability of the Land Water Conservation Fund
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act:
Wittman Statement on Bill to Fund VA-01 Priorities, Secure Border
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of the Conference Report to Accompany H.J. Res 31 – The Consolidated Appropriations Act:
Wittman to Pelosi: Broadband Investment is Imperative
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Co-Chair of the Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus, sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging her to include broadband investments in a potential infrastructure package. Expanding access to broadband in unserved areas of the First District is one of Congressman Wittman's highest priorities.
Last night during his State of the Union address, President Trump highlighted his priorities for the year while calling on Congress to work with a spirit of cooperation. The President outlined a series of reforms—all within the realm of possibility.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement following President Trump's State of the Union address:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, commended the Navy on officially signing the contract for CVN 80 and 81, the next two Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers. Congressman Wittman led the charge for this provision.
WASHINGTON – Congressmen Wittman (VA-1), Griffith (VA-9), Riggleman (VA-5), and Cline (VA-6) released the following statement calling on Gov. Northam to denounce Delegate Kathy Tran's bill, H.B. 2491, the Repeal Act, and asking him to answer the question: Are you supportive of Delegate Tran's bill that seeks to roll back restrictions on late-term abortions in Virginia?: