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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 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 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 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:"
Wittman Leads Letter to Speaker, Cancel Recess
Wittman, Biggs, Gallagher say to stay in session until all appropriations bills are complete
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.
President Trump has called on Congress to cancel August recess if we don't pass all 12 appropriations bills to fund our government. I couldn't agree more!
In fact, for years I've introduced legislation to do just that. If we don't fulfill one of our most basic responsibilities, there is no time for vacation. The American people want us to get the job done.
By Congressman Rob Wittman
May 28, 2018
Virginia's First District is a region with a strong military history, where battles have been fought in the past and in which many of our brave men and women are currently being trained to become part of the finest fighting force on the planet.