Skip to main content

Media

Latest News

This filter choice is only applicable to the "Article" news type.
August 19, 2008
Weekly Updates
The Chesapeake Bay is at the heart of Virginia's economy and its environmental well being. For centuries, the Bay has shaped the lives and livelihoods of Virginia residents and continues to define the character of our region. Yet, as important as the Bay is, our efforts to restore it have fallen far short of our aspirations.

Recently, I introduced legislation to modernize the Chesapeake Bay recovery effort. The Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act, H.R.


August 11, 2008
Weekly Updates
The August District Work Period started off with a bang last week, with dozens of Members of Congress returning to Washington to continue calling for an up or down vote on a comprehensive energy policy. After participating in the beginning of the effort on Friday, I returned to the Capitol on Monday to speak on the House Floor and continue calling for Congress to return to Washington to deal with the energy crisis.

In addition to participating in Monday's effort, I held two telephone town halls discussing energy this week.


August 7, 2008

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman announced the award of a $1.5 million grant and a $1.5 million loan to Westmoreland County, which will finance the second phase of a public sewer project.

"With the County of Westmoreland growing at a constant rate, it is our responsibility to continue to provide the best services and cleanest water to our community and its citizens," said Wittman.


August 7, 2008
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman toured the Western Refining Company's Yorktown Refinery in Yorktown, VA yesterday, meeting with refinery workers and highlighting the need for action on a comprehensive energy policy.

"Cutting bureaucratic red tape to increase refinery capacity is critical, both for solving the energy crisis and creating more American jobs. An expansion here at Yorktown Refinery would mean more jobs in the First District and lower gas prices," said Wittman.


August 6, 2008

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman attended the 75th departure of a ship from the James River Reserve Fleet this morning at Ft. Eustis.

"Salvaging ships from the James River Reserve Fleet has provided local businesses like Bay Bridge Enterprises the opportunity to grow and create local jobs, while at the same time lessening the negative ecological potential and improving the fragile environment of the Chesapeake Bay," said Wittman.


August 5, 2008
Weekly Updates
Last week was the final week prior to the August District Work Period. As many of you know, Congress has historically always recessed for the month of August.
Prior to the advent of air conditioning, this was because the heat and humidity in Washington during August were unbearable! However, in today's world of climate control, August has become a great opportunity for Members of Congress to spend an entire uninterrupted month working in their districts and meeting with constituents.

August 1, 2008

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman, an environmental scientist by trade, has introduced the Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act, H.R. 6771, in an effort to fundamentally alter the management of the Chesapeake Bay restoration activities.

"We've studied the Bay for decades and have no shortage of motivation to restore it, but we certainly don't have enough to show for our efforts. We need to execute more intelligently and efficiently, and I think that's where we've dropped the ball,' said Wittman.


August 1, 2008
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement calling for a special Energy Session of Congress during the five week August District Work Period.


August 1, 2008
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman voted today in support of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for FY2009. The bill, H.R. 6599, contains funding for the Veterans Administration, veterans health care and construction of military facilities.

H.R. 6599 contains $40.8 billion for the Veterans Health Administration to provide medical care for veterans. It also appropriates another $30.9 billion for veterans' medical services and $5 billion for VA medical facilities.


July 31, 2008
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman introduced House Resolution 1387 this week congratulating the University of Mary Washington on its centennial year of service and leadership to Virginia and the United States.

"Over the last century, the University of Mary Washington's leadership and faculty have built a first rate university and contributed substantially to Virginia's legacy. Today, the University of Mary Washington is an outstanding institution and an invaluable member of the Fredericksburg regional community," said Wittman.


Washington DC Office

Address:
2055 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington , District of Columbia  20515
United States
Phone:
(202) 225-4261
Fax:
(202) 225-4382

Glen Allen District Office

Address:
4201 Dominion Blvd
Suite 110
Glen Allen , Virginia  23060
United States
Phone:
(804) 401-4120
Fax:
(804) 270-4643

Yorktown District Office

Address:
307 Main Street
P.O Box 162
Yorktown , Virginia  23690
United States
Phone:
(757) 527-6270
Fax:
(757) 898-2859