WASHINGTON – Congressmen Wittman (VA-1), Griffith (VA-9), Riggleman (VA-5), and Cline (VA-6) released the following statement calling on Gov. Northam to denounce Delegate Kathy Tran’s bill, H.B. 2491, the Repeal Act, and asking him to answer the question: Are you supportive of Delegate Tran’s bill that seeks to roll back restrictions on late-term abortions in Virginia?:
“Yesterday… Read more »
Wittman Introduces “Inaction Has Consequences Act”
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced another piece of legislation in his effort to ensure Congressional accountability. The Inaction Has Consequences Act says simply that if Members of Congress do not complete appropriations bills by the end… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman has been named as the ranking member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee for the 116th Congress.
“I am honored to return to the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee as the ranking member. Last Congress, when I presided over the… Read more »
WASHINGTON – To continue his fight for Congressional accountability, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced HR 626, the No Congressional First Class Flights Act. This bill would prohibit Members of Congress from flying in first class on flights, and instead require they fly coach for official travel.
“When traveling for official business, Members of Congress should not have special… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) is proud to announce that he will be a Co-Chair of the Rural Broadband Caucus for the 116th Congress. The caucus focuses on bringing greater attention to the need for high-speed broadband in rural America and helping to encourage and spur innovative solutions to address this growing consumer demand. Other Co-Chairs of the House Rural Broadband… Read more »
Wittman to Pelosi: Keep Us in Town
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi urging her to keep the House in session this weekend:
“It is absolutely critical that we reopen the government. I… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Wittman released this statement after supporting S. 24, the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act. This legislation is the comparable, Senate version of Rep. Don Beyer (VA-8-D) and Rep. Wittman’s Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, which would ensure furloughed federal employees to receive back pay.
“Federal employees should not suffer for Congress’… Read more »
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Now that we are in the 116th Congress, I'm looking forward to working on sustaining economic growth, addressing critical infrastructure issues in our region, building a strong national defense, immigration reform, and expanding access to rural broadband.
I know I'll hear from many… Read more »
Wittman: We Must Secure Our Border
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting against government funding bills that lacked the necessary resources for border security:
“I am disappointed in Speaker Pelosi for bringing an… Read more »
Wittman Sworn into 116th Congress
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after officially being sworn in to the 116th Congress.
“We accomplished so much over the past two years: Passed landmark tax reform putting more money back… Read more »
