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Rob Wittman's Weekly Update
July 23, 2012
Weekly Updates
... the uncertainty caused by Congress’ inaction affects not only every taxpayer, but every individual defending our nation, including our military leaders devising strategies, our civilians supporting national defense efforts, and, most importantly, our brave troops on the ground fighting for our freedoms.
Wittman BRAC Amendment Clears Another Hurdle in the House
July 19, 2012
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – An amendment authored by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) prohibiting federal funds to propose, plan for, or execute an additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round passed the U.S. House of Representatives today as part of the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013, H.R. 5856. Wittman introduced the amendment following its successful inclusion in the FY 2013 defense authorization legislation, which passed the House in May. Today, Wittman supported H.R.

Wittman: "Looming cuts to defense must be averted"
July 18, 2012
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted in favor of legislation to require the Administration to inform the American people about their plans for looming cuts to the budget, termed "sequestration." Sequestration will cut $50 billion from the defense budget in Fiscal Year 2013, and almost $500 billion over the next 10 years. Department of Defense officials have described these cuts as "catastrophic."

Rob Wittman's Weekly Update
July 17, 2012
Weekly Updates
In recent years, the federal government has overextended itself, and it is critical that Congress closely examine its expenditures to ensure that Americans’ tax dollars are being allocated in the most effective way. Households across the country have to budget responsibly; Congress should be held to the same standard.
Issues: Budget Jobs & Economy Fiscal Responsibility
Wittman Supports Obamacare Repeal, Calls for Passage of True Health Care Reform
July 11, 2012
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation with a bipartisan vote to repeal the health care overhaul, or "Obamacare":

Rob Wittman's Weekly Update
July 10, 2012
Weekly Updates
There’s no better place than here in Virginia to set differences aside, share our love of country, and simply celebrate the U.S.A., our freedom and those who fight for it.
Issues: National Defense Veterans Health Care Jobs & Economy Fiscal Responsibility
Rob Wittman's Weekly Update
July 2, 2012
Weekly Updates
There is absolutely no doubt in anyone’s mind that our health care system is in need of reform. But the reform our nation undertakes has got to be responsible. The President’s health care overhaul simply will not solve the problem. Instead, it will increase taxes on middle class families and small businesses who are struggling to make ends meet, while at the same time cut funding from Medicare and add over a trillion dollars to our nation’s deficit.
Issues: Budget Health Care Jobs & Economy
Wittman Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Obamacare
June 28, 2012
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its ruling on the health overhaul law known as "Obamacare," largely upholding the law:

Rob Wittman's Weekly Update
June 27, 2012
Weekly Updates
I believe that it is critical to clean up the Bay by restoring water quality, protecting critical habitat and restoring plant and animal life. The Bay drives all sorts of economic, cultural, and recreational activities, and its restoration is a smart investment for the long term economic prosperity of all Virginians.
Issues: Seniors Environmental Conservation
Wittman Renewable Energy Legislation Passes the U.S. House
June 21, 2012
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Renewable energy legislation authored by U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) passed the U.S. House of Representatives today as part of a larger domestic energy package. Wittman's legislation, the Advancing Offshore Wind Production Act (H.R. 2173), would streamline the process for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to approve temporary infrastructure, such as towers or buoys, to test and develop offshore wind power in the Outer Continental Shelf. Wittman proposed the bill as an amendment to the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H.R. 4480.

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