WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted "yes" on the H.R. 1892 – Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act. The bill extends existing discretionary appropriations at current levels through March 23, 2018 and includes $659.2 billion in full-year, FY18 funding for the Department of Defense.
"On principle, I do not support continuing resolutions (CRs) as a way… Read more »
Wittman Votes for Third Time to Fund Our Military
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today backed House passage of H.R. 695, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018.
"Passing this national security funding bill sends a strong signal that we are still dedicated to the safety and security of all Americans. This is the third time I have voted to pass a defense… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this Statement following President Trump’s first State of the Union address:
“Tonight, President Trump made clear his priorities to make America safe, strong, and proud. Chief among those, rebuilding our military and giving them the resources necessary to complete their missions. Now that President Trump has detailed his policy… Read more »
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Last week I read the House Intelligence Committee’s classified memo that alleges potential FISA abuses by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) during the 2016 election cycle. The alleged overreach of government power and surveillance abuse has me extremely concerned.
In order to have the memo released for public consumption, the House… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) applauded President Trump for signing H.R. 984, the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017 into law today. This legislation, championed by Rep. Wittman, grants federal recognition to six Virginia Indian tribes. Rep. Wittman introduced the bill in February of 2017 and today, nearly one year later,… Read more »
Wittman Votes to Re-Open Government
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to re-open the federal government and fund its operation through February 8, 2018.
“I do not advocate for last-minute deals, but today the choice was yes or no, and the right thing to do was to re-open our government and stand by… Read more »
Wittman Offices Open During Shutdown
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement regarding the shutdown of the federal government:
“I am here, ready to work. My offices both in D.C. and the district are open and I want the constituents of the First District to know that myself and my staff are here and ready to answer any questions. Over the next few… Read more »
Wittman Statement on a Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement regarding a shutdown of the federal government:
“As I’ve done in every session since I’ve been in Congress, I have urged leadership to fund our government with an appropriations bill passed through regular order instead of budgeting by crisis through a Continuing… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, legislation to guarantee back pay to furloughed workers in the event of a government shutdown. Funding for the federal government expires at midnight tomorrow.
"Federal employees should not be penalized for Congress’ inability to get its job done on time," Rep.… Read more »
