Media
Latest News
March 8, 2017
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, today supported House passage of H.R. 1301, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017.
The bill provides $577.9 billion in total defense spending, a $5.2 billion increase over last year, and contains $21.2 billion for ship procurement. Those funds will allow the Navy to procure 13 ships including three DDG-51 guided missile destroyers, three Littoral Combat Ships, and one LPD-17.
March 2, 2017
Dear Friend -
Last week I sent a letter to the White House. My message was simple: protect the Chesapeake Bay.
Specifically, I, along with a bipartisan group of concerned members of the House, asked President Trump to include $73 million for the Chesapeake Bay Program in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget. The letter also states how critical federal funds are for the continued health of the Bay, and I hope the White House takes our request seriously.
You can read the rest of the letter we sent to the White House below.
Last week I sent a letter to the White House. My message was simple: protect the Chesapeake Bay.
Specifically, I, along with a bipartisan group of concerned members of the House, asked President Trump to include $73 million for the Chesapeake Bay Program in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget. The letter also states how critical federal funds are for the continued health of the Bay, and I hope the White House takes our request seriously.
You can read the rest of the letter we sent to the White House below.
March 2, 2017
Friend -
Unnecessary regulations are continuing to strangle the American economy. Instead of protecting consumers, workers, and the environment, these regulations are increasing the power of government agencies and driving up the costs of compliance for Main Street. In fact, we have so many unchecked regulations, it is nearly impossible to keep track of them all and there is red tape everywhere that prevents companies from growing and hiring.
Unnecessary regulations are continuing to strangle the American economy. Instead of protecting consumers, workers, and the environment, these regulations are increasing the power of government agencies and driving up the costs of compliance for Main Street. In fact, we have so many unchecked regulations, it is nearly impossible to keep track of them all and there is red tape everywhere that prevents companies from growing and hiring.
March 2, 2017
On Thursday, March 2, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, will travel to Newport News Shipyard with President Donald J. Trump to meet with service members and shipbuilders and view the soon-to-be-commissioned USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.
President Trump will deliver remarks aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford.
WHO: Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01)
President Donald J. Trump
WHAT: Visit to Newport News Shipyard
President Trump will deliver remarks aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford.
WHO: Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01)
President Donald J. Trump
WHAT: Visit to Newport News Shipyard
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.
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.
February 26, 2017
Knowing that you share my commitment to upholding family values, I wanted to update you on an award I just received!
February 22, 2017
Friend,
I wanted you to see a recent article from The Daily Press highlighting my plan as chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee to grow our Navy to a 355 ship fleet.
If you are interested in receiving future email updates like this one highlighting my work on your behalf in Congress, click here.
I will keep you updated on my work as the chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, as well as on other issues important to Virginia, throughout the year.
Sincerely,
Rob
I wanted you to see a recent article from The Daily Press highlighting my plan as chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee to grow our Navy to a 355 ship fleet.
If you are interested in receiving future email updates like this one highlighting my work on your behalf in Congress, click here.
I will keep you updated on my work as the chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, as well as on other issues important to Virginia, throughout the year.
Sincerely,
Rob
February 17, 2017
Hi Friend-
Americans spoke louder than ever to say: Washington needs to change the way it does business and I agree. I am fully dedicated to representing the constituents of the First District. I will continue to work hard to ensure that Veterans receive the benefits they deserve; that we bring jobs back to the hard-working men and women of Virginia; that we preserve and build our military strength; and that we meet the needs of our dedicated federal employees.
Americans spoke louder than ever to say: Washington needs to change the way it does business and I agree. I am fully dedicated to representing the constituents of the First District. I will continue to work hard to ensure that Veterans receive the benefits they deserve; that we bring jobs back to the hard-working men and women of Virginia; that we preserve and build our military strength; and that we meet the needs of our dedicated federal employees.
February 16, 2017
Friends -
Knowing that many of you share my concern and interest in health care policies and public health, I wanted to update you on my recent work in this crucial area.
Public health is one of my top priorities as I serve you in Congress. In fact, a large portion of my professional life was spent in the public health field. I earned a master's degree in public health and worked for 26 years for the Virginia Health Department so I understand many of the challenges people face when it comes to accessing quality, affordable care.
Knowing that many of you share my concern and interest in health care policies and public health, I wanted to update you on my recent work in this crucial area.
Public health is one of my top priorities as I serve you in Congress. In fact, a large portion of my professional life was spent in the public health field. I earned a master's degree in public health and worked for 26 years for the Virginia Health Department so I understand many of the challenges people face when it comes to accessing quality, affordable care.