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WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC), released the following statement after introducing the Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act of 2015 (H.R. 2406), a bill "to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes."
Washington, D.C. - Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-2), Randy Forbes (VA-04), Rob Wittman (VA-01), and James Langevin (RI-02) released the following statement after soundly defeating the amendment offered by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) to eliminate the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund by an overwhelming vote of 375 to 43:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-1) and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA-5) have introduced two bills that are critical for wetlands conservation efforts. The first of the bills would reauthorize funding for the popular North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) for five years, while the second would extend a particular provision of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act that is essential to NAWCA's efforts.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported passage of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016. The annual legislation, which was approved by the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 269-151, provides policy guidance and authorization for the Department of Defense.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after supporting the USA FREEDOM Act, which passed by a bipartisan vote of 338-88:
A recent guest columnist highlighted my public advocacy against harmful defense budget cuts slated for later this year. I am glad he shares my commitment.
These additional reductions to our defense budget—known as sequestration—will hollow out our military and leave our nation in a position where our military leaders say we will be unable to defend against the threats we face.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported passage of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016, through the full House Armed Services Committee. The annual authorization bill provides policy guidance and authorization for the Department of Defense.
Washington, D.C. – House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Rob Wittman (VA-1) applauded the passage of legislative language considered by the subcommittee as part of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016. The House Armed Services Committee will consider the full legislation next week on Wednesday, April 29, 2015.