WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after voting against H.R. 2028, a short-term continuing resolution that would extend government operations through April 28, 2017: “I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: continuing resolutions are a bad way for Washington to do business. This bill is the result of broken process and a lack of accountability. Our job is to do the people’s work and to do it on time. These last-minute, stop-gap measures create ...
Read more
In the aftermath of the Revolutionary War and the adoption and ratification of the United States Constitution, there remained a heightened level of anxiety about the kind of power the President might wield. The nation—in its early infancy—needed an executive who was strong enough to protect the national interests, but not so strong that his rule was oppressive to the people (who had just come out from under the thumb of the tyrannical King George III). He had to be balanced, level-headed, and ab...
Read more
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) has been selected to receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of Enterprise Award” in recognition of his support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies. The award is given annually to Members of Congress based on their votes on critical business legislation; Members of Congress who have supported the Chamber’s position on at least 70% of those votes qualify. The Spirit of Enterprise Award highlights Wittman’s strong commitment to bolstering our country...
Read more
By including a No Budget No Pay provision like the one I introduced in January, this year’s budget represents a step forward in that return to so-called “regular order,” and it also provides a way forward for addressing our fiscal crisis.
Read more
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after voting in favor of the FY16 House Budget resolution (H. Con. Res. 27) introduced by Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price (GA-6): “Our nation faces a number of serious challenges, but few are as daunting or threatening as our current fiscal crisis. Congress has a responsibility to address this crisis and provide some degree of fiscal certainty by returning to a regular process of funding our federal government...
Read more
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-1) released the following statement today on the president's budget request for fiscal year 2016: “While I am pleased that the president is acknowledging the importance of addressing sequestration and restoring readiness cuts, I remain concerned about his apparent commitment to raising taxes and expanding spending programs without getting our nation on a path to a balanced budget. I believe a balanced budget is critical, and I also believe we must...
Read more
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress to present the State of the Union: "President Obama seems quite content with our nation’s current state of affairs. However, most folks I hear from don’t express the same level of satisfaction. The president gave little attention to our debt and deficit, which still remain too high. I also didn't hear enough about his plans to facilitate a robust mi...
Read more
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after opposing legislation to temporarily extend current spending levels for the federal government until December: “When Congress recessed in August, I demanded that the House remain in Washington to complete the important work expected of us by our constituents. Chief among that unfinished business is the need to get our government funded responsibly. And yet again, Congress finds itself today making a temporary...
Read more
