(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) released the following statement on the Senate hearings with General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker earlier today: "During my January trip to Iraq, I met with General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker. I was impressed with their steadfastness to completing the mission and bringing peace to a nation that had been terrorized… Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) announced today he and his staff will register as a team to participate in the 2008 Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure in honor of Rep. Jo Ann Davis, who passed away in October 2007 after a two-year battle with breast cancer."Jo Ann made history as the first female Republican elected from Virginia to the House of… Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) released the following statement following a press conference to announce the introduction of a discharge petition to bring H.R. 1843, the Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007, to the floor for a vote:"Today I was honored to join Congressmen Boustany, Putnam and Gerlach to discuss the discharge petition being offered… Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement on the Five Year Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom:"Today marks the fifth anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As we look back on the events of the last five years in Iraq, Americans have reason to be confident that our efforts over the last year have led to major military and political… Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) released the following statement after receiving word that he had been assigned to the House Armed Services Committee: "I was thrilled to learn today that I was appointed to the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). Republican Leader Boehner promised me a seat on this Committee, and he has honored his commitment. The First… Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Robert J. Wittman (R-VA) introduced H.R. 5489 yesterday to name the U.S. Post Office in Gloucester, Virginia, after late-U.S. Representative Jo Ann Davis of Virginia’s First District. “As the first Republican woman elected to serve Virginia in Congress, Jo Ann Davis was known for being honest, hard working, and a source of inspiration to… Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), released the following statement on the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, H.R. 5351:"Today I voted against the flawed Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, H.R. 5351. We need comprehensive energy reform and renewable sources of energy should be integrated in the blueprint. This is an… Read more »
(Washington D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) today offered his praise to the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration following the successful sale of the Bayamon, a trailership in the James River Reserve Fleet. It will be the 66th ship to depart the fleet since January of 2001."I am pleased that we are witnessing a turning point in the disposal of the James… Read more »
(Washington D.C.) - After a series of votes regarding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) released the following statement:"The updated Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), as passed in the Senate by an overwhelming 68-29 vote, is a fair and bipartisan compromise that meets the needs of our intelligence agencies and closes a dangerous… Read more »
(Washington D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) announced today that he will co-sponsor House Resolution 958, reaffirming his commitment to the United States Marine Corps. The resolution was introduced by Congressman John Kline (R-MN) in response to aggressive actions taken by the Berkeley California City Council towards the Marine Corps recruiting office in that city."I am honored to… Read more »
