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Wittman Named to Energy, Fisheries Subcommittees

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today announced his subcommittee appointments for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources. Today, Wittman received a new appointment to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, and will again serve on the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans and Insular Affairs. “With these assignments, I…

Wittman: Nation’s challenges require “responsible, dedicated leadership”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Rob Wittman took the oath of office today and was sworn in as the representative for Virginia’s First Congressional District in the 113th Congress, after being elected in November to his third full term. “I am truly humbled to represent the people of Virginia’s First District in the House of Representatives,” Wittman said. “Our nation faces many…

Wittman Statement on American Taxpayer Relief Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives considered H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act:“I regretfully voted against the American Taxpayer Relief Act today because it unfortunately does what Congress does best – kicks the can down the road.  While I support low tax rates for Americans and…

Wittman Supports Passage of NDAA Conference Report

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Washington, D.C. - Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, supported the passage today of the Conference Report for the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation, the final version of the bill that establishes the funding authorizations and priorities for the…

Wittman Named Chairman of Readiness Subcommittee

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Washington, D.C. - The Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), Representative Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.), has selected Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness for the 113th Congress. Wittman is currently Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and will assume the Readiness chairmanship when the…

Wittman Elected to Third Term as Chairman of U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors

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Washington, D.C. - In a unanimous vote, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) was elected yesterday to his third term as Chairman of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Board of Visitors. Wittman released the following statement after accepting the vote of his colleagues on the Board: “I have been truly honored to serve on the Naval Academy’s Board of Visitors since 2009, including during…

Wittman-Led Subcommittee Releases Summary of Extended Look into Navy’s Shipbuilding Plan

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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, released the following statement today after the subcommittee published a summary of its activities related to the United States Navy's 30 Year Shipbuilding Plan: "As the representative for Virginia's First Congressional District, which extends into…

Wittman Honors Nation's Veterans

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Washington, D.C. – As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement: “Our nation is the greatest the world has ever known due to the dedication of our servicemen and women, our veterans, and their families. Today, we recognize those brave citizens who have given so much of themselves in order to preserve the…

Wittman Recognized for Support of Manufacturing

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman received the Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence today from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) at a ceremony hosted by NAM member organization Owens-Illinois in Toano, Virginia. This award is given to members of Congress who have shown consistent support for the manufacturing sector during the…

Wittman: Nation’s leaders must not continue to ignore reality of looming defense cuts

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted in favor of legislation to prevent looming defense cuts, known as sequestration, set to take effect in January, and took a stand against a short-term spending measure that delays important decisions.   Today, the House passed a “stop-gap” measure (H.J.Res. 117), a continuing resolution, to fund the government…