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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted another meeting of his Rural Broadband Task Force.
It has been nearly nine months since the USS McCain collided with Alnic MC off the coast of Singapore, and almost 11 months since the USS Fitzgerald collided with MV ACX Crystal south of Yokosuka, Japan. While I applaud the U.S. Navy's efforts to address the root causes of these tragic collisions, I believe more must be done to prevent similar events in the future.
Weekly Update: Congress must do its job
By Congressman Wittman
June 9, 2018
Congress has a major opportunity. For the first time in several years, the House could complete all twelve appropriations bills before leaving for the August recess. I have been advocating for this for years, and I am thrilled that leadership is taking this seriously.
Wittman Encouraged by First Appropriations Votes
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act:
Wittman Votes to Cut Spending
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3, the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act last night:
Wittman Leads Letter to Speaker, Cancel Recess
Wittman, Biggs, Gallagher say to stay in session until all appropriations bills are complete
Wittman Continues to Push for Reform of Navy Surface Fleet
WASHINGTON- Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released this statement following today's joint briefing with the Readiness Subcommittee titled "Progress Report—Fixing Navy Surface Fleet Readiness:"
During my Healthcare Listening Tour, meetings with individual constituents, constituent groups, health care providers, and other stakeholders in the district, I have continually heard one thing—the cost of prescription drugs is far too high.
Fortunately, this administration has signaled that they are committed to lowering prescription drug listing prices and taking the burden of cost off of the consumer.