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 »
Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) has introduced renewable energy legislation aiming to simplify processes for testing and development of offshore wind. Wittman, a proponent of an all-of-the-above energy strategy, submitted the legislation following its successful passage in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 112th Congress.
“I strongly believe that our nation is past due… Read more »
Montross, VA - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement upon the news of a fatal shooting at Marine Base Quantico:
"I am deeply saddened to hear of such senseless violence at a place where Marines train to selflessly defend our nation and our freedom. My sympathy and my prayers go out to the families of the victims, and the Quantico community."
Congressman… Read more »
