(WASHINGTON, DC) - This is an historic day in America, and I would like to congratulate Barack Obama on his inauguration as 44th President of the United States. This inauguration is indicative of a country that has made great strides in race relations. Although President Obama and I may be of different parties, today is a day to celebrate history in America, and I commend him… Read more »
(Washington) - This week the House Armed Services Committee announced that Congressman Wittman has been appointed to serve on the following Subcommittees for the 111th Congress: Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, Readiness, and Military Personnel. "I look forward to serving on these important subcommittees that are so critical the First District of Virginia, the… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman announced the release of $23 million in federal funding for agricultural conservation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This funding for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative, a 2008 Farm Bill program, will promote agricultural conservation. "Farms and agriculture are vital to the Commonwealth. The men and… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - "I am deeply concerned with the Record of Decision issued by the Secretary of the Navy to create a second East Coast homeport for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at Naval Station Mayport. Relocation of an aircraft carrier from Norfolk, VA to Mayport, FL would disrupt families, cause financially irresponsible redundancy in facilities and personnel at a cost… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congressman Rob Wittman reintroduced The Responsible Highway Investment Act (H.R. 457). This legislation will reinstate the requirement for Highway Trust Fund balances to be placed in interest bearing accounts, the method used by the government to manage the Fund up until a decade ago. "In light of recent government-sponsored bailouts and a record… Read more »
Thank you for contacting our office regarding tickets to the 2009 Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2009. This will be a historic event, and we encourage you to attend. At this point, our office has received many times more the amount of Inaugural ticket requests than the number of tickets our office will receive. For that reason, and I am very sorry to say, we have stopped… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman announced the award of a conservation grant of $855,465 for the phase two acquisition of Crow's Nest in Stafford, Virginia. The grant money, to be awarded in 2009, will cover the purchase of 1100 additional acres. "Crow's Nest is one of the Chesapeake Bay watershed's most important and imperiled natural areas. Since coming to office last… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement regarding Continental AG's decision to bring 318 positions to its plant in Newport News: "Continental AG's announcement that it intends to relocate 318 jobs to its plant in Newport News is wonderful news for the First District. Bringing this growth to Newport News has been a priority for my office and it has… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman this evening voted against H.R. 7321, The Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act. This legislation passed the House by a vote of 237 to 170. Wittman issued the following statement: "The manufacturing and industrial base is the foundation of the American economy. Congress owes it to the hard working people in these companies, and the… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) - I was pleased to learn this week that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that they will make available up to $20 million in response to the commercial Blue Crab fishery disaster in the Chesapeake Bay. This funding will help watermen deal with tough harvest restrictions and the current difficult economic situation. While this is great… Read more »
