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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) has been selected to receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Spirit of Enterprise Award" in recognition of his support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies. The award is given annually to Members of Congress based on their votes on critical business legislation; Members of Congress who have supported the Chamber's position on at least 70% of those votes qualify. The Spirit of Enterprise Award highlights Wittman's strong commitment to bolstering our country's economy, creating jobs, and keeping our nation's spirit of enterprise alive.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) has been selected to receive the Family Research Council Action's "True Blue" Award for his commitment to defending faith, family, and freedom. This award honors Members of Congress who have staunchly advocated for policies that preserve life, protect religious liberties, and promote strong family values. Congressman Wittman scored a 100% on FRC Action's Vote Scorecard, demonstrating an unrelenting commitment to pro-life and pro-family values as well as other conservative tenets.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement in response to yesterday's coordinated terrorist attacks in Belgium:
"Atrocities like those in Brussels have become too commonplace. ISIS is hitting harder and closer to home with each act of terror. Their goal is to create chaos in the name of jihad. Democracy demands that we fight against that.
Folks,
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) announced Wednesday that he has reintroduced the "No Budget, No Pay Act" to coincide with the release of Congress's FY 2017 Budget earlier this week. The measure would require Members of Congress and Senators to forego their salaries unless they pass a budget by April 15, 2016.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) issued the following statement in response to the President's nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to serve as the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today in response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's decision not to allow oil drilling in the Atlantic Ocean:
Growing up in the town of Montross on the Northern Neck of Virginia, I learned early that when you're outdoors, there are no ugly places. I can't say how many boyhood afternoons I spent with a line in the water, watching the sun sink beyond the horizon, or how many days I spent wandering in the woods with my dad. But what I can say is that, for me and for so many Americans, the time spent in the great outdoors was foundational.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) welcomed passage of the Competitive Service Act of 2015 (S. 1580) in the House yesterday. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation will strengthen and streamline the federal hiring process and authorize federal agencies to hire candidates from shared competitive service certificates. Wittman and Connolly introduced the House companion measure (H.R. 2827).
WASHINGTON – Prince William County Police Officer Ashley Guindon was killed in the line of duty Saturday while responding to a domestic dispute in Woodbridge, Virginia. Two of her colleagues, Officers Jesse Hempen and David McKeown, were also injured in the shooting and remain hospitalized. Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement honoring the fallen: