Press Releases

WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statement on the recent executive order regarding refugee resettlement. “The safety and security of Virginians is my greatest concern and top priority. We have a long history of standing for religious freedom and providing a safe haven for many of the world's most vulnerable refugees. It’s part of who we are as… Read more »

WASHINGTON -- Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, today released the following statement on the announcement of Philip Bilden as President Donald Trump's selection for Secretary of the Navy. "Mr. Bilden's commitment to restore our Navy's readiness, capabilities, and control of the seas makes him a fitting… Read more »

Military Residency Choice Act allows families to establish consistent residency for tax, voting purposes WASHINGTON - Congressmen Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Darrell Issa (CA-49) introduced legislation aimed at easing the tax burden on military families by allowing them to establish one consistent state of residency. Under current law, active duty service members are able to… Read more »

WASHINGTON -- Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, today released the following statement on the announcement of Heather Wilson as President Donald Trump's selection for Secretary of the Air Force. "Ms. Wilson's impressive record of military and public service make her an ideal candidate to lead our… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statement on the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. "Today marks the end of business as usual in Washington. With Republican majorities in Congress and President Trump in the White House, we have a great opportunity to create lasting, positive change and restore confidence in… Read more »

WASHINGTON –Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, today supported passage of legislation allowing retired Marine General James Mattis to be considered for appointment as the 26th Secretary of Defense. Rep. Wittman spoke on the House floor to urge his colleagues to support the "one-time only exception" for… Read more »

WASHINGTON –Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement after voting in favor of a budget resolution allowing the House and Senate to begin the Obamacare repeal and replacement process. “The Affordable Care Act has failed. As health insurers have struggled to offset new costs of compliance, constituents of the First District have been bogged down with drastic… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today on his selection as Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces: “I am honored and ready to serve the American people as the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Chairman in the 115th Congress. Since 2008, I have served as a member of the Subcommittee… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman delivered remarks today at the Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) 29th Annual National Symposium. The theme of this year’s Symposium was “Distributed Lethality-Enabling Sea Control.” Established in 1985, SNA’s mission is to promote greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business, and academic communities who support and have… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) reintroduced two pieces of legislation today as part of his ongoing efforts to increase accountability in Washington: the No Budget, No Pay Act and the Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution. “People are sick and tired of government-by-crisis. They want to see Washington at work for them. For far too long, Congress has chosen to fund the… Read more »