Press Releases

Wittman Statement on Passage of Flood Insurance Reform WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released this statement following the passage of H.R. 2847, the 21st Century Reform Act, which reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for five years. “Today, I was proud to support House passage of H.R. 2847, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act. This bill includes… Read more »

Friend- Our current tax system is broken and we in Congress finally have the opportunity to help American families. I have been all across the First District of Virginia hearing stories from families, farmers, and small business owners about how our tax code is too confusing and extremely expensive. Last week, the Ways and Means Committee introduced a tax relief bill called the Tax… Read more »

Friend- This is a historic time for Americans. We are on the verge of reforming our far too outdated and complex tax code for the first time in decades. As I’ve been all across our district, I hear from small business owners and families burdened by the cost of and time spent complying with our overwhelming tax code each year. Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee released… Read more »

Wittman Statement on Rep. Goodlatte’s Retirement WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after Congressman Bob Goodlatte (VA-6) announced that he would not seek re-election to Congress at the end of this term: “Today, after 25 years of unbelievable service to our Commonwealth and this nation, Bob Goodlatte announced he would not be… Read more »

Wittman Statement on FY18 NDAA Conference Report WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, released the following statement after signing the conference report of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18 NDAA). The bill is the main mechanism through which Congress… Read more »

Dear Friend- I just wrote an op-ed that was published in Real Clear Defense on securing a proper defense topline; specifically ending the defense sequester. For too long we have allowed the budget to drive our military strategy; instead, we need to have our strategy drive the budget. I will continue working to ensure we restore military readiness and meet the needs of our men and women… Read more »

Wittman Statement on 7th Fleet Collisions Investigation WASHINGTON- Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released this statement following a briefing on the USS McCain and USS Fitzgerald investigation: “Today, I had the opportunity to meet with Admiral John Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations and Admiral Phil Davidson, Commander, Fleet Forces Command, regarding their findings on… Read more »

Wittman Statement on Tax Reform Proposal WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement in response to the introduction of the tax reform proposal released by the House Committee on Ways and Means: “Throughout this tax reform process, I am committed to making sure we help our small businesses and working-class families. It is time for Congress to… Read more »

Friend- Last week, President Trump formally declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency. Back in March, the President signed an executive order establishing the Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis; this announcement follows the Commission’s guidance that the President take such action. As this epidemic sweeps across the country, Virginia has not… Read more »

WASHINGTON- Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released this statement following the passage of the FY18 budget: “Passing this budget paves the way for a reconciliation process that allows Congress to move forward with tax reform. At the end of the day, Americans should be paying less in taxes than before, and I believe this budget resolution sets up Congress to deliver a tax plan that… Read more »