Congressman Rob Wittman, along with Virginia delegation members Reps. Jen Kiggans, Bobby Scott, and Jennifer McClellan, have sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure funding for the Hampton Roads shipbuilding ecosystem. The representatives emphasized the importance of stable and predictable shipbuilding timelines for maintaining a healthy industrial base and providing economic benefits for the region.According to Congressman Wittman, any delays in funding for the next Ford-class carrier would be disruptive to the...
Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia has praised the House's passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). As vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Wittman voted in favor of the bill, which authorizes funding for the U.S. Department of Defense for the next fiscal year. Wittman emphasized the importance of addressing national security threats in his statement, saying, "With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Iran's proxy conflict with Israel, North Korea's long-range ballistic missile development, and China's belligerence...
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) delivered a passionate speech on the House Floor in support of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Wittman, who serves as the vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, highlighted the urgent need for this bill in the face of growing national security threats.With the recent events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Iran's proxy conflict with Israel, North Korea's ballistic missile development, and China's assertiveness in the...
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) has announced that the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act has reached a significant milestone of obtaining 100 cosponsors. The bipartisan bill, which aims to provide students with additional resources to pay for postsecondary education workforce certifications, has gained support in just nine months since its introduction.Wittman expressed his satisfaction with the growing support for the legislation, stating, "I’m pleased to see support continue to grow for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act. The majority of...
In a bipartisan effort, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) have written a letter to administration officials, urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to take action against the increasing presence of illicit vaping products from China in the United States. The congressmen are concerned about the infiltration of the U.S. market with these products, which are circumventing FDA regulations.Rep. Wittman expressed his concern, stating, "We cannot allow the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate...
Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) have written a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to address the national security implications of China's interest and investment in seabed mining. The lawmakers express concern over China's dominance in global supply chains for critical mineral resources and the potential for China to seize control of deep-sea assets.In their letter, Wittman and Stefanik highlight the importance of strengthening rare earth and critical minerals supply chains to prevent China from...
Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has signed the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report. This conferenced NDAA includes significant victories that Rep. Wittman advocated for, allowing the U.S. military to modernize its weapons systems in response to the increasing military aggression of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the Indo-Pacific.In a statement, Rep. Wittman expressed his satisfaction with the conferenced version of the NDAA, stating, "As America faces unprecedented...