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Washington, D.C. - Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, supported the passage today of the Conference Report for the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation, the final version of the bill that establishes the funding authorizations and priorities for the nation's military, passed the House of Representatives by a strong bipartisan vote of 315-107. During floor debate over the measure, Wittman delivered the following statement:

December 17, 2012

Wittman Named Chairman of Readiness Subcommittee

Governing is a serious task, and it is past time to talk about real solutions to the problems we face. Our men and women in uniform and this nation cannot risk failure. Our national security depends on us getting this right.

Issues: National Defense Veterans Appropriations

December 13, 2012

Washington, D.C. - The Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), Representative Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-Calif.), has selected Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness for the 113^th Congress. Wittman is currently Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and will assume the Readiness chairmanship when the 113^th Congress begins in January.

December 4, 2012

Wittman Elected to Third Term as Chairman of U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors

... when I consider the important issues facing the United States, I can’t help but think about these students and other children across the nation, including my grandchildren, who stand to inherit an unimaginable debt if Congress and the White House do not act to put in place responsible deficit and debt reduction measures.

Issues: Budget Family Values Jobs & Economy

December 4, 2012

Wittman-Led Subcommittee Releases Summary of Extended Look into Navy's Shipbuilding Plan

Washington, D.C. - In a unanimous vote, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) was elected yesterday to his third term as Chairman of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Board of Visitors. Wittman released the following statement after accepting the vote of his colleagues on the Board:

November 29, 2012

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, released the following statement today after the subcommittee published a summary of its activities related to the United States Navy's 30 Year Shipbuilding Plan:

November 26, 2012

Our nation’s servicemen and women and our veterans have truly made the United States the greatest nation in the world, and I am grateful every day for their dedicated service. The sacrifices of their families often go unrecognized as well, and I sincerely appreciate the irreplaceable contributions they’ve made in support of their loved ones in the Armed Forces. At the same time, we must not forget the many brave Americans who have lost their lives in service to this country. That debt can never be repaid.

Issues: National Defense Veterans

November 12, 2012

Wittman Honors Nation's Veterans

Our country certainly faces difficult challenges in the coming days, from the unsustainable state of our federal deficit to the sluggish and unstable job market. I will continue to work hard to rein in our government’s debt and facilitate an environment where businesses can innovate, expand, and hire people.

Issues: National Defense Budget Federal Employees Jobs & Economy

November 11, 2012

Washington, D.C. – As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement:

November 5, 2012