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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) made the following statement on the resignation today of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki:

"Today's resignation by VA Secretary Shinseki is the first step in holding this Administration and those responsible accountable for the unacceptable treatment of our nation's veterans. There is much more that must be done to reform the culture and management of the VA to ensure our nation's veterans receive the care they have earned and deserve.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) made the following statement on the report released today by the VA Office of the Inspector General:

​Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported passage of H.R. 4435, The Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, which was approved by the House of Representatives by a vote of 325-98.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted for legislation today to rein in the National Security Agency (NSA) and end the bulk collection of U.S. citizens' data by the government. Wittman is a cosponsor of H.R. 3361, the USA FREEDOM Act, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 303-121.

Montross, Va – Virginia First District Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) will visit Rappahannock Oyster Company TOMORROW, Thursday, May 15, 2014. Wittman will tour the Oyster Farm and shuck oysters with the Oyster Company employees. Wittman's visit will also feature discussion of issues relating to small business, as well as the integral role of the Chesapeake Bay in the region. Wittman will also present a copy of his recent remarks honoring the local business and recognizing Virginia's rebounding oyster industry in the Congressional Record.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted for legislation Thursday evening to establish a Select Committee on Benghazi, as the House continues to search for accountability and truth about the terrorist attack that killed four Americans on September 11, 2012. Wittman released the following statement:

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported passage of H.R. 4435, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, through the full House Armed Services Committee. The annual legislation provides policy guidance and authorization for the Department of Defense.