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Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) today joined Reps. Joe Courtney (D-CT), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) to introduce the American Security Drone Act of 2023. The act would prohibit the federal government from purchasing drones manufactured in countries identified as national security threats, such as People's Republic of China (PRC).
I was horrified to learn of the terrorist invasion of Israel earlier this month. Like so many of you, I am heartbroken by the unspeakable violence against Israeli civilians at the hands of Hamas. We have witnessed gut-wrenching images of this terrorist group's brutality that has left families torn, babies parentless and innocent civilians missing.
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, alongside a group of 37 other lawmakers, urging the expedited delivery of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Foreign Military Financing (FMF) aid to Israel.
The U.S. Army must move faster to deter near-term threats. Although the Army has a strategy to modernize the force by 2030, that is just seven years away and potentially four years too late if the Chinese Communist Party attempts to retake Taiwan by force by 2027, as our military commanders suggest.
To effectively deter Chinese President Xi Jinping, the U.S. Army must develop a clear and coherent strategy to fill the gap between now and 2030.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statement after voting for the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act.
"Congress has a responsibility to keep our government open and operating in order to provide essential services to our constituents, while at the same time ensuring the government functions responsibly and effectively. We also have a responsibility to ensure our brave men and women in uniform and our border patrol agents continue to be paid for their service, which this bill will ensure.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted in favor of H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 – which includes many key priorities that he championed – including bolstering military readiness to counter the Chinese Communist Party, funding innovative weapons systems, offsetting effects of the Biden administration's inflationary crisis on U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Wittman (VA-01) today applauded the unanimous passage of his bill, H.R. 4051 - the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act, out of the House Committee on Natural Resources.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), today participated in the committee's hearing on defense cooperation with Taiwan.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Wittman (VA-01) testified to the Ways and Means Committee on H.R.1477 - the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act, which he introduced to increase access to educational workforce opportunities.
In recent years, the United States has witnessed a shift in global trade dynamics and supply chain vulnerabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed the risks of relying heavily on foreign suppliers for critical goods and materials. It is now more crucial than ever that we prioritize domestic manufacturing and strengthen our supply chains to ensure our nation's economic and national security.