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Washington, D.C. – Renewable energy legislation authored by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) was passed through the U.S. House Committee process today, with a vote in the House Natural Resources Committee to move the legislation to the House Floor. H.R. 2173, the Advancing Offshore Wind Production Act, 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.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted today in favor of H.R. 2219, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2012. H.R. 2219 appropriates spending levels approximately three percent below the previous year's allocated budget level, and cuts $8.9 billion from the President's fiscal year 2012 budget request. Wittman released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-Va.) recently received the Outstanding National Legislator Award from the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Virginia Council of Chapters (VCOC). VCOC President Col. Sam Wilder, USA-Ret., presented the VCOC legislative award to Mr. Wittman (R-Va.), at the 26th Virginia MOAA Congressional Appreciation Luncheon on June 24, 2011. Col.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), joined by 17 colleagues in the House and the Co-Chairmen of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, today announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to improve federal management of major saltwater fisheries to ensure a balanced approach in the conservation and management of saltwater fish. The Fishery Science Improvement Act (FSIA), H.R. 2304, amends current law to ensure utilization of sound science in decision-making by federal agencies as they regulate fish stocks.
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) made the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's announcement to drawdown troop levels in Afghanistan:
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) announced today he will host two town hall meetings next week focused on the federal budget. Wittman will host the first session Monday evening in Williamsburg, and will host a second session in Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening to provide an opportunity for residents across Virginia's First Congressional District to participate. All residents of the First District are encouraged to attend. Both sessions will begin at 7 p.m. and will last 90 minutes.
One of the constant issues I hear about from folks is energy prices. Families must continuously budget for the cost of energy for their homes and their vehicles. Small businesses must account for the possibility of rising energy costs as the market evolves throughout the year. As I recently hit 275,000 miles on my 2005 Toyota Corolla, I know the pain of $4-a-gallon gas, and though prices may remain stagnant for a while, we must continue to pursue solutions as part of a much-needed comprehensive energy plan.