Press Releases
February 28, 2017
Award recognizes advocacy for American made military clothing and equipment
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today received the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) Sentinel Award for his support of American service members.
The Sentinel Award specifically recognizes Rep. Wittman for his advocacy to provide servicemen and women with high quality, American made military clothing and equipment, such as body armor, combat clothing, boots, and helmets.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today received the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) Sentinel Award for his support of American service members.
The Sentinel Award specifically recognizes Rep. Wittman for his advocacy to provide servicemen and women with high quality, American made military clothing and equipment, such as body armor, combat clothing, boots, and helmets.
Issues:
National Defense
February 28, 2017
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement following President's Donald J. Trump's address to Congress:
"Tonight President Trump made clear that we will keep the promises made to the American people. Chief among those are changing the way we do business in Washington, creating economic conditions that allow for job growth and prosperity, and, most importantly, ensuring the safety and security of all Americans through a national defense strategy that provides our military the resources it needs to complete its mission.
"Tonight President Trump made clear that we will keep the promises made to the American people. Chief among those are changing the way we do business in Washington, creating economic conditions that allow for job growth and prosperity, and, most importantly, ensuring the safety and security of all Americans through a national defense strategy that provides our military the resources it needs to complete its mission.
Issues:
National Defense
February 15, 2017
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-1) and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA-5) today introduced legislation critical for wetlands conservation efforts. The bill would reauthorize funding for the popular North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) for five years until 2022.
Issues:
Environmental Conservation
February 7, 2017
Federal recognition would grant Virginia's tribes legal standing and status in relationships with the U.S. government
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressmen Rob Wittman (R-01), Bobby Scott (D-03), Gerry Connolly (D-11), Don Beyer (D-08), and Scott Taylor (R-02) today reintroduced legislation to grant federal recognition to six Virginia Indian tribes. The bill is the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressmen Rob Wittman (R-01), Bobby Scott (D-03), Gerry Connolly (D-11), Don Beyer (D-08), and Scott Taylor (R-02) today reintroduced legislation to grant federal recognition to six Virginia Indian tribes. The bill is the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017.
February 3, 2017
Knowing of our shared interest in the environment, I wanted to update you on my subcommittee assignments in the House Natural Resources Committee. Chairman Rob Bishop just announced that I will continue serving on both the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee and the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. Both are absolutely critical to protecting our natural resources in the Commonwealth.
Issues:
Environmental Conservation
February 1, 2017
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statement on the selection of Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court.
Issues:
Family Values
Fiscal Responsibility
January 31, 2017
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today announced that his office was selected to participate in the House of Representatives' Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program for 2017.
Rep. Wittman's office is now accepting applications for a wounded warrior to work out of the Stafford district office and support the office's military and veterans-related casework.
Issues:
National Defense
Veterans
January 30, 2017
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statement on the recent executive order regarding refugee resettlement.
"The safety and security of Virginians is my greatest concern and top priority. We have a long history of standing for religious freedom and providing a safe haven for many of the world's most vulnerable refugees. It's part of who we are as a nation. However, we must ensure terrorists aren't able to exploit refugee resettlement to gain entry to the U.S.
"The safety and security of Virginians is my greatest concern and top priority. We have a long history of standing for religious freedom and providing a safe haven for many of the world's most vulnerable refugees. It's part of who we are as a nation. However, we must ensure terrorists aren't able to exploit refugee resettlement to gain entry to the U.S.
Issues:
Border Security
January 25, 2017
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, today released the following statement on the announcement of Philip Bilden as President Donald Trump's selection for Secretary of the Navy.
Issues:
National Defense
January 24, 2017
Military Residency Choice Act allows families to establish consistent residency for tax, voting purposes
WASHINGTON - Congressmen Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Darrell Issa (CA-49) introduced legislation aimed at easing the tax burden on military families by allowing them to establish one consistent state of residency.
WASHINGTON - Congressmen Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Darrell Issa (CA-49) introduced legislation aimed at easing the tax burden on military families by allowing them to establish one consistent state of residency.
Issues:
National Defense
Jobs & Economy