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March 14, 2018
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As you may know, at the beginning of the 115th Congress, I was named the Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces; in this role, I have been fortunate enough to tour the Pacific region accompanied by key diplomatic and military leaders. During our discussions one thing has become clear, North Korea must abdicate its nuclear weapons program and end its isolationist worldview if there is to be peace in the Pacific region.
As you may know, at the beginning of the 115th Congress, I was named the Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces; in this role, I have been fortunate enough to tour the Pacific region accompanied by key diplomatic and military leaders. During our discussions one thing has become clear, North Korea must abdicate its nuclear weapons program and end its isolationist worldview if there is to be peace in the Pacific region.
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National Defense
March 7, 2018
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As you may know, last week President Trump announced his intention to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Simply put, a tariff is a tax on an imported or exported commodity. The president's particular proposal puts a tariff of 25% on foreign-made steel and 10% on foreign-made aluminum when brought across the U.S. border. There's been a robust discussion over the past week about the potential costs and benefits of this new trade policy proposal.
As you may know, last week President Trump announced his intention to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Simply put, a tariff is a tax on an imported or exported commodity. The president's particular proposal puts a tariff of 25% on foreign-made steel and 10% on foreign-made aluminum when brought across the U.S. border. There's been a robust discussion over the past week about the potential costs and benefits of this new trade policy proposal.
March 6, 2018
Wittman Advocates for 13 Ships in FY19 Navy Budget Request Hearing
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement regarding the Department of the Navy FY 2019 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces hearing this afternoon and his priorities for the FY19 NDAA:
Issues:
National Defense
March 5, 2018
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I spent a majority of this month back in the district meeting with folks from all across VA-01. Take a look at what I was up to during February:
I met some government students from Stafford High School outside the Capitol to give them a quick update on the latest happenings in Washington and answer their questions about public service.
I spent a majority of this month back in the district meeting with folks from all across VA-01. Take a look at what I was up to during February:
I met some government students from Stafford High School outside the Capitol to give them a quick update on the latest happenings in Washington and answer their questions about public service.
March 1, 2018
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February 28, 2018
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Each spring, the Congressional Institute and participating Members of Congress sponsor An Artistic Discovery, a nationwide high school visual art competition that recognizes and encourages artistic talent in each congressional district. Since the pilot competition in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
Issues:
Education
February 28, 2018
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It's only been a couple of months since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed. The results are improving the lives of Americans all across the country, and we're just getting started. Take a look at some of the numbers:
Nationwide: Over 4 million workers have seen a direct benefit from tax reform. American business have paid out more than $3 billion in bonuses.
It's only been a couple of months since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed. The results are improving the lives of Americans all across the country, and we're just getting started. Take a look at some of the numbers:
Nationwide: Over 4 million workers have seen a direct benefit from tax reform. American business have paid out more than $3 billion in bonuses.
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Jobs & Economy
February 26, 2018
Weekly Update: The President's Budget
By Rob Wittman
February 24, 2018
Last week, President Trump released his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2019. The President's budget is only the first step in the annual budgeting and appropriations process. And I'm sure you know, the Administration's FY19 proposal is simply that - a proposal. Any changes in actual funding levels requires Congressional approval.
February 23, 2018
Wittman Named Finalist for CMF Democracy Awards