Representative Rob Wittman issued the following statement in response to the President’s third State of the Union Address:
“Tonight, we witnessed a storied tradition of American government, as the President addressed a joint session of Congress and the American people on the state of our union. I believe, as the President stated, that we must preserve the American Dream. A dream fought… Read more »
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) issued the following statement today following remarks by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Sunday stating support to maintain the current level of aircraft carriers required by law:“No American-built weapons system in our arsenal is more important than the United States aircraft carrier. It represents 90,000 tons of diplomacy and 4 and a half acres of… Read more »
Bill Modernizes Federal Duck Stamp Access
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed conservation legislation authored by Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) aimed to increase online access for federal duck stamps. Through Wittman’s legislation, sportsmen across the country will now be able to more easily access a federal duck stamp through an electronic… Read more »
Short-sighted decision undercuts much-needed job growth, energy security
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after President Obama announced his decision to prevent the growth of American energy jobs, rejecting a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline:
“This decision puts politics ahead of good policy, and prevents the growth of thousands of… Read more »
Montross, Va. – House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement in reaction to the Department of Defense’s release of new strategic guidance, “Sustaining U.S. Global Leadership: Priorities for 21st Century Defense”:
“This new defense strategy announced by the Administration today misses the mark.… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – House Armed Services Subcommittee Chairmen Rob Wittman (VA-1) and Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following joint statement today after the Army transmitted a report to Congress regarding the review of procedures at Arlington National Cemetery following previous reports of mismanagement:
“Arlington National Cemetery stands as a sacred symbol of the heroism of so… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted to send H.R. 3630, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011, to a conference committee, which continues negotiations between the House and Senate to resolve differences in the bill between the two chambers. Wittman supports efforts to provide continued tax relief, and released the following… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted against H.R. 2055, the Conference Report for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012.
“This bill is an unfortunate example of the broken budgeting process and lack of transparency in Washington,” Wittman said. “I voted against this bill because there was no opportunity for… Read more »
Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today supported passage of the final version of the Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. Wittman delivered the following statement on the House Floor in support of the conference report of the annual defense authorization legislation, which provides… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement following the shootings at Virginia Tech:
“I am saddened to learn of the loss of life at Virginia Tech, and the terrifying situation created by a gunman once again, on a campus still mourning the loss of so many in 2007,” Wittman said, a Virginia Tech alumnus. “My thoughts and prayers are… Read more »
