Press Releases

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman called on Congress to increase its focus on reforming health care by reducing cost during today's GOP Health Care Solutions Group hearing. Wittman, along with Republican Leader John Boehner, Republican Whip Eric Cantor, and Health Care Solutions Group Chairman Roy Blunt, Jr, listened to testimony from several witnesses, including Shona… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Rob Wittman issued the following statement on the Senate Vote to strip $1.75 billion for F-22s from the National Defense Authorization Act:  "Today's vote by the Senate to strike funding for completion of the F-22 fleet is a step in the wrong direction.  I remain very concerned about the efforts of the Administration and some in Congress to terminate F-22… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman today voted in favor of H.R. 3181, the Energy and Water Appropriations Act for 2010.  The legislation, which funds agencies and programs under the Department of Energy, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and various regional water and power authorities, passed by a vote of 320 to 97.… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman yesterday toured the Health and Human Services Command Center in Washington, DC and met with HHS leaders to discuss disaster response and hurricane preparedness in the First District of Virginia.  The HHS Command Center is the central point of communication and coordination for the Secretary and the Department in responding to disasters,… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Rob Wittman today supported passage of H.R. 3082, the Military Construction / Veterans Affairs spending bill for fiscal year 2010.  The legislation passed the House by a vote of 415 to 3.  "Our commitment to our service members goes beyond ensuring they have the tools and training to accomplish their mission.  It means we must provide them with… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman yesterday voted in favor of H.R. 2965, the Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009.  The legislation, which reauthorizes the Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) until October of 2011, passed by a vote of 411 to 15.  "Small businesses create… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Rob Wittman today announced a $1.2 million Federal Highway Administration (FHA) grant for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).  The money will be used to develop a transportation program for training and job placement of veterans who are undergoing physical and mental rehabilitation.  "This money will help Veterans who have made incredible… Read more »

  Prepared Remarks of Robert J. Wittman Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife 1324 Longworth House Office Building Wednesday, July 8, 2009 10:00 a.m.  Chairwoman Bordallo, Thank you very much for holding this hearing to address two bills impacting the Chesapeake Bay. I am honored to represent Virginia's First Congressional District.  Improving the health of… Read more »

"On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence and served notice of the colonies' separation from Great Britain.  It was a bold shot across the bow of tyranny; one whose echo still reverberates today."  "In a single, enduring document, Thomas Jefferson expressed the convictions and hopes of a nascent American… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman today announced a grant totaling $1.49 million for the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) acquisition of Catlett Islands.  The competitive grant, disbursed by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association, is awarded as part of the Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves.  "The Catlett Islands are an important… Read more »