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Report on Risk Levels in the Release of Detainees from Guantanamo Bay
WASHINGTON – Today the House Armed Services Committee Republicans released a report finding that both the Bush and Obama Administrations assumed a questionable level of risk in the release of detainees from Guantanamo Bay. The report found at least 27% of detainees released by the US military have been confirmed or suspected of reengaging in terrorist or insurgent activities, up from 25% in 2010. Some former detainees hold leadership positions with the Taliban or Al Qaeda.
I enjoyed spending last Monday in Fredericksburg meeting with constituents and receiving constructive feedback on what folks want to see happening in Washington. As Congress considered a variety of issues, I take those helpful suggestions and put them into action in my work as the representative of America's First District. On Wednesday, I supported several bills aimed at curbing government spending and encouraging responsible use of taxpayer dollars. One, H.R. 3835, freezes pay for Members of Congress. Another, H.R.
Washington, D.C. – House Armed Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Rob Wittman today stressed the need for results in accountability efforts and investigations relating to the previous mismanagement allegations at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), during a joint hearing to receive updates on efforts to modernize and fix errors at ANC. Chairman Wittman, along with Military Personnel Subcommittee Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02), led the joint hearing.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted for legislation passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee yesterday, proposing to open new offshore areas for American energy production. Virginia energy development is included in the legislation, in addition to measures establishing revenue-sharing with states, an important component that will return millions of dollars to the Commonwealth.
Montross, VA - Representative Rob Wittman released the following statement after Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced further details in the Obama Administration's defense strategy:
Representative Rob Wittman issued the following statement in response to the President's third State of the Union Address:
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) issued the following statement today following remarks by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Sunday stating support to maintain the current level of aircraft carriers required by law:
Bill Modernizes Federal Duck Stamp Access
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed conservation legislation authored by Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) aimed to increase online access for federal duck stamps. Through Wittman's legislation, sportsmen across the country will now be able to more easily access a federal duck stamp through an electronic program.