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I'm proud to represent the backbone of our country's aeronautics research, the NASA Langley Research Center. I was especially pleased this week to vote in favor of the NASA Authorization, which authorizes $853.5 million for aeronautics research.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008, H.R.6063, provides $20.2 billion in overall funding, with $853.5 million specifically authorized for aeronautics research and development. The bill passed the House with 409-15 vote.
In fact, in my tele-town hall meeting on Wednesday, energy was the number one issue on the minds of constituents by an overwhelming margin.
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman announced the award of a $7.32 Million grant to fund expansion of the B Terminal at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.
The funds, awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will pay for six additional gates and help accommodate for forecasted growth at the airport.
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman introduced legislation today that will restore common sense fiscal discipline to Congress' management of the Highway Trust Fund.
The Responsible Highway Investment Act will reinstate the requirement for Highway Trust Fund balances to be placed in interest bearing accounts.
"Right now, we might as well be keeping this money under our mattresses or burying it in the back yard. It's doing nothing for us, and the Highway Trust Fund is suffering because of it," said Wittman.
H.R. 5658, the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, authorizes $531.4 billion in budget authority for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DoE). The bill also authorizes $70 billion to support ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan during fiscal year 2009. H.R.
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Robert J. Wittman (VA-01) today announced that the Department of Labor recently issued new rules and regulations to reform the current process that applies to temporary worker visas.
The rules will improve the current system and make it easier for business to hire the employees they need. The action comes as businesses across the county are struggling to find enough workers.
H.R. 5658 authorizes $531.4 billion for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DoE). It also includes $70 billion to support ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan during fiscal year 2009.
It was a long day (the Committee meeting lasted from 9am until 2am the next morning!), and I really enjoyed the debate and dealing with all of the different issues at hand. I was especially pleased to successfully amend the bill with the following provisions:
Carrier Amendment
Carrier Amendment