Weekly Updates
Congressman Rob Wittman
April 28, 2018
Every year, the House Armed Services Committee creates and brings to the floor the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA, which is signed into law every year, directs policy and spending plans for the Defense Department.
By Congressman Rob Wittman
April 21, 2018
The worst is over. This week was the last time that taxpayers will ever have to deal with the old, broken tax code. This broken tax code has been weighing down our economy, holding America back from reaching its potential. As we bid farewell to this 30-year-old tax code, I think it is important to highlight the ways our new tax code, created under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, will benefit Virginia's First District.
By Rep. Rob Wittman
March 31, 2018
The Constitution's Appropriations Clause is the cornerstone to what we in Congress refer to as "the power of the purse." Article I of the Constitution clearly states: "No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law." Congress exercised that power just days ago.
Weekly Update: Top 8 VA-01 Priorities in the Ominbus
By Rob Wittman
March 24, 2018
This week, Congress passed a critical funding bill that finally provides increased, stable funding for our military. More than that though, this bill funded many of the priorities of the constituents of the First Congressional District. Here are the eight reasons why I voted for this spending package:
By Rob Wittman
March 16, 2018
Weekly Update: The President's Budget
By Rob Wittman
February 24, 2018
Last week, President Trump released his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2019. The President's budget is only the first step in the annual budgeting and appropriations process. And I'm sure you know, the Administration's FY19 proposal is simply that - a proposal. Any changes in actual funding levels requires Congressional approval.
By Rob Wittman
February 10, 2018
By Rob Wittman
January 27, 2018
January 13, 2017
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Many areas of the First Congressional District were hit hard by Winter Storm Grayson last week, and that serves as a reminder that we must always be prepared for future winter storms. Disasters may not be able to plan ahead, but you can!
I wanted to share with you some resources to assist you in helping to keep yourself, your family, and our communities safe in the event of extreme weather.
Preparing for a storm: