Press Releases

Fredericksburg, VA - Congressman Rob Wittman invites all residents of the First Congressional District to participate in a job fair featuring state, federal, and private employers actively seeking new employees. Attendees are also welcome to take advantage of a free resume check to ensure that they are placing their best foot forward in their search for new employment. Date: Monday,… Read more »

Congressman Wittman welcomes First Congressional District residents to the following town hall meetings. Date: Monday, August 31stTime: 6:00PM to 8:00PM*Location:Christopher Newport UniversityFerguson Center for the Arts, Music & Theatre Hall1 University PlaceNewport News, VA Date: Tuesday, September 1stTimes: 6:00PM to 8:00PM*Location:University of Mary WashingtonDodd Auditorium1301… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Wittman today criticized Administration efforts, as reported by the Washington Post, to bring terrorist trials to the Federal Courthouse in Newport News.  Wittman also sent a letter today to Attorney General Eric Holder opposing the transfer of any detainees to Newport News and demanding that the Administration clarify their plans for any transfer of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Wittman will hold an open forum on Monday evening to discuss the status of the James River Reserve Fleet.  Along with Wittman, participants will include James E. Caponiti, Assistant Administrator for the Maritime Administration (MARAD), Congressman Bobby Scott, Senator John Miller, Delegate Glen Oder, and Councilman Bert Bateman.  MARAD will report and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC - Today Congressman Rob Wittman marked Telework Day as a time to advocate for increased use of telework centers in the First District and across the National Capitol Region which now includes 14 such facilities sponsored by the General Services Administration.  "Telework centers are leading the way for expanding the Government's base of operations and removing cars from… Read more »

Washington D.C. - This evening from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Congressman Rob Wittman will host a tele-townhall to speak directly with constituents over their concerns about the proposed healthcare legislation in Congress. If you are interested in listening or participating please use the following info:Dial: 1-877-229-8493Pin: 13327# 1#During the call, please remember the following:Participants… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Wittman voted today in favor of the Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010, H.R. 3326.  The legislation passed the House by a vote of 400 to 30. "This bill provides our service members with the tools, training and support they need to complete their missions over the next year.  I'm particularly pleased to see the increase in… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman today shepherded his Chesapeake Accountability and Recovery Act, H.R. 1053, through the Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support.  The bill, which passed by Unanimous Consent, will now be scheduled for consideration by the full House of Representatives. "I am thrilled by the bipartisan support for this important legislation.  Today's… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman today was appointed to serve on the United States Naval Academy Board of Visitors.  His appointment is effective August 1, 2009.  "It is an honor to be chosen to serve on the Naval Academy Board of Visitors and I look forward to working with the other Board Members to help ensure that our Midshipmen receive the finest education and training… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman today will introduce an amendment reducing spending in the Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill by nearly $1 billion dollars -- one half of one percent of total spending in the bill. Today's Labor-HHS-Education bill is the largest of the 12 annual appropriations bills and represents an… Read more »