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WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), Elaine Luria (D-VA-02), and Denver Riggleman (R-VA-05) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would help provide federal surplus and retired computers to non-profit computer refurbishers, who would then repair and distribute these computers to veterans, low-income individuals, students, and seniors in need. |
Today, our nation celebrates independence. Over the past 244 years, the United States has proven itself to be a resilient nation. Through the sacrifice, determination and fortitude of its citizens, the United States will continue to be a great democracy, one that fights for justice, strives for economic success, and prioritizes national security. Right now, we find ourselves in an exceptional and trying time in our nation's history. How we move forward from these difficult times will shape the future of the United States.
I am incredibly hopeful.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA01) and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA08) this week introduced the Long Bridge Act of 2020. Congressmembers Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Gerry Connolly (D-VA11), Bobby Scott (D-VA03), Jennifer Wexton (D-VA10), Ben Cline (R-VA06), Morgan Griffith (R-VA09), Elaine Luria (D-VA02), and Anthony Brown (D-MD04) co-led this legislation.
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, voted "yes" on committee passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21):
"The FY21 NDAA that has passed out of Committee tonight is, on the whole, a good mark. This mark seeks to rapidly expand unique, asymmetric advantages the United States maintains over our peers and seeks to impose a cost imposition strategy with these investments.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces (SPF), issued the following statement today regarding recent reports of Russian bounties on U.S. troops:
WASHINGTON - Congressman Wittman released the following statement after voting against the Democrat's partisan police reform bill - H.R. 7120:
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces (SPF), made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Subcommittee's markup of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021:
"I appreciate the Chairman yielding. In my estimation, this is a great mark that seeks to accelerate investments and critical capabilities necessary to deter conflict and win the peace.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today continued his ongoing efforts to expand access to rural broadband across Virginia's First Congressional District by sending a letter to President Trump requesting the prioritization of direct funding support for rural broadband development in the President's upcoming infrastructure proposal.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today announced his reception of two awards acknowledging his support of Virginia businesses through his legislative work in Congress. Congressman Wittman earned the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Spirit of Enterprise" award for his support of pro-business issues from January 2019 through January 2020, and he also earned the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) annual Sentinel Award, which recognizes invaluable stewardship and contribution on behalf of associations.