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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) offered an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at stopping the transfer of an aircraft carrier from Norfolk, Virginia to Mayport, Florida. Wittman and his Virginia colleagues offered the amendment during consideration of the annual defense policy legislation in the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee.
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statement regarding the new federal strategy to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay:
"The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure; everyone across the watershed is committed to restoring and protecting this special estuary. We all know the Bay is a resource rich in heritage, commerce, and recreation. Taking steps to restore the Bay is a top priority of mine.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report that demonstrates the Navy's lack of analysis in its Mayport homeporting recommendation. The report is the result of an amendment Wittman offered last year to the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act.
This week I remained focused on efforts to provide for our national defense, keep the defense of our nation at the forefront, and support America's service members. I have been working on a number of issues of importance to the nation and the Commonwealth, to include introducing a shipbuilding bill, supporting defense acquisition reform, and producing a report on professional military education.
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Rob Wittman, along with Chairman Vic Snyder (D-Ark.), announced the completion of the subcommittee's year-long assessment of the professional military education (PME) system. The report released today, "Another Crossroads?
Education-- Sissy Crowther, President, Rappahannock Community College
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman cosponsored the Earmark Reform Resolution, introduced by Congressman Bob Goodlatte, to reform the earmark process and save taxpayers' money.
"The spending in Washington has gotten out of control, with the budget deficit expected to exceed one trillion dollars over the next two years. We are spending at an unsustainable rate, and this Earmark Reform Resolution takes a small step in the right direction," Wittman said.
Last week I traveled to Afghanistan and Pakistan to thank our troops for their service and to meet with the commander of U.S. and Allied forces, General Stanley McChrystal, as well as President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, and President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee charged with oversight over our military, I believe it is important to meet with commanders and troops on the ground involved in combat operations to fully understand the situation there.
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement on Tax Day:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement regarding the announcement by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell regarding increased blue crab populations.