Press Releases

Wittman Statement on Selection of Heather Wilson as Secretary of the Air Force
January 23, 2017
Press Release
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 Heather Wilson as President Donald Trump's selection for Secretary of the Air Force.
Issues: National Defense Veterans
Rep. Rob Wittman Statement on Inauguration of President Donald J. Trump
January 20, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statement on the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.

Issues: National Defense Health Care Fiscal Responsibility
Wittman Backs Waiver to Advance Mattis Confirmation
January 13, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON –Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, today supported passage of legislation allowing retired Marine General James Mattis to be considered for appointment as the 26th Secretary of Defense.

Rep. Wittman spoke on the House floor to urge his colleagues to support the "one-time only exception" for General Mattis. His remarks can be seen by clicking the image below.

Issues: National Defense
Wittman Votes to Begin Obamacare Repeal, Replacement Process
January 13, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON –Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement after voting in favor of a budget resolution allowing the House and Senate to begin the Obamacare repeal and replacement process.

"The Affordable Care Act has failed. As health insurers have struggled to offset new costs of compliance, constituents of the First District have been bogged down with drastic premium hikes and deductibles they can no longer afford. That is why, from the very beginning, I have opposed Obamacare and the kind of top-down, one-size-fits-all regulation it represents.

Issues: Budget Health Care
Wittman Named Chairman of Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
January 11, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today on his selection as Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces:

Issues: National Defense Veterans Fiscal Responsibility
Wittman Advocates Bigger Fleet at Surface Navy Symposium
January 11, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman delivered remarks today at the Surface Navy Association's (SNA) 29th Annual National Symposium. The theme of this year's Symposium was "Distributed Lethality-Enabling Sea Control." Established in 1985, SNA's mission is to promote greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business, and academic communities who support and have interest in Naval Surface Warfare. Congressman released this statement following his remarks:
Issues: National Defense
Wittman Reintroduces Legislation to Ensure Congressional Accountability
January 10, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) reintroduced two pieces of legislation today as part of his ongoing efforts to increase accountability in Washington: the No Budget, No Pay Act and the Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution.
Issues: Appropriations Fiscal Responsibility
Wittman Supports Measure to Reduce Regulatory Burden
January 5, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted today in favor of H.R. 26, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017 (REINS). This measure would enhance oversight over the current regulatory process by requiring Congressional approval of any new major rule before it can be enforced. A major rule would be defined as a regulation that could result in major price increases for consumers, has an annual effect of $100 million or more on the economy, or causes adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, or innovation.
Issues: Jobs & Economy Fiscal Responsibility
Wittman Praises Navy's Plan for USS Fort Lauderdale
December 20, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) praised the U.S. Navy's decision today to move forward with its plans for USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) by officially putting the ship under contract. As Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, Wittman has been committed to funding the LPD-28 to ensure the Marine Corps receives its next amphibious transport ship:
Issues: National Defense
Wittman Response to Navy FSA
December 16, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today on the Secretary of the Navy's announcement of the 2016 Force Structure Assessment:

"The Force Structure Assessment released today confirms what I, and many of my colleagues in Congress, have known for a while: our Navy's current size and structure doesn't fully meet America's national security needs.
Issues: National Defense Health Care

Washington DC Office

Address:
2055 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington , District of Columbia  20515
United States
Phone:
(202) 225-4261
Fax:
(202) 225-4382

Glen Allen District Office

Address:
4201 Dominion Blvd
Suite 110
Glen Allen , Virginia  23060
United States
Phone:
(804) 401-4120
Fax:
(804) 270-4643

Yorktown District Office

Address:
307 Main Street
P.O Box 162
Yorktown , Virginia  23690
United States
Phone:
(757) 527-6270
Fax:
(757) 898-2859