WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) announced today that the Fredericksburg constituent services office of the First Congressional District will move to a temporary location. The office move will take place on Monday, May 13, 2013, and the office will re-open in the new temporary location on Wednesday, May 15. America’s First District has three office locations to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement marking 2013 Public Service Recognition Week:
“Many of those in public service consider it a calling; they serve not for themselves but for their fellow citizens, and for love of community and country. Hard-working citizens serve our nation on a daily basis, whether it be the local policeman or… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today announced that he will host a Military Service Academy Day on May 11 in Yorktown, along with Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-3). High school and middle school students, their parents, guidance counselors and interested citizens are invited to attend. Attendees will be provided a comprehensive overview of the United States service academies… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) made the following statement after the House passed legislation to transfer funds within the Federal Aviation Administration budget to lessen the need for furloughs of air traffic controllers:
“While I’m pleased the House acted to avoid further damage to our air traffic control system, this disjointed but necessary vote today… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – The House Committee on Natural Resources today approved legislation authored by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01). With approval by the Committee, the Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act (H.R. 739) and the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act (H.R. 1206) are now eligible for consideration by the U.S. House. The Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-PA), and Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) announced that they have introduced the Military Spouses Job Continuity Act, legislation that would help military spouses more easily re-enter the workforce by offering a tax credit to any military spouse who has to renew or… Read more »
Washington, DC - Members of Virginia’s Congressional delegation today sent a letter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel expressing bipartisan unity for immediate action to avert furloughs to the Defense Department’s civilian workforce, citing the potentially disproportionate impact on the Commonwealth of Virginia. The bicameral, bipartisan group of members urged Secretary Hagel to give the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement on Tax Day, Monday, April 15, 2013:
“Today, as our economy has stalled and unemployment remains high, many Virginians will write a check to the U.S. government. While government plays a vital role in our society, we also know that government spending has reached out-of-control levels, leaving many… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) has announced the launch of the 2013 First District Congressional Art Competition. All high school students living in Virginia’s First District are eligible to enter their work in the competition by the April 26, 2013, submission deadline.
“The First District of Virginia is full of many skilled, creative youth, and I encourage any… Read more »
Questions Secretary Hagel on Base Closure Strategy, Cost Justification
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today reiterated his opposition to the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) proposal included in the President’s Fiscal Year 2014 budget request, following a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) hearing with top Defense Department officials to review the budget… Read more »
