Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) have joined forces in sending a letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, urging action to prevent illegal vaping products from China from entering the United States. In the letter, the lawmakers highlighted the impact of these illegal products on youth vaping rates.In the letter, the lawmakers emphasized the need for action to prevent the influx of illegal vaping products from China, which they state make up more than half of all vaping products sold in the United States. They pointed out that...
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) has called for an extension of the comment period for the proposed National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) biological, integrity, diversity, and environmental health (BIDEH) rule. In a letter addressed to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wittman emphasized the importance of allowing sufficient stakeholder input before implementing such a significant change.Wittman expressed his concerns about the current 30-day comment period, stating, “I am concerned that a 30-day comment period woefully recognizes the need to receive public comment from...
Virginia lawmakers, including Congressman Rob Wittman and U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner, have expressed deep concern over the mail delivery delays and disruptions affecting residents in the Richmond region. The lawmakers, in a letter addressed to Postmaster General DeJoy and Mr. Roane, highlighted a troubling incident at the Richmond VA Medical Center where hundreds of colon cancer test samples became unusable due to postal delays.In the letter, the lawmakers emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "We want to be clear; this is unacceptable. These...
Congressman Rob Wittman, vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee, has issued a statement in response to the U.S. Army's decision to terminate the development of the Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA).In his statement, Congressman Wittman expressed the need for Congress to scrutinize the Army's aviation program changes. He plans to hold a hearing in the spring to assess the administration's proposal, the impact on the industrial base, and the divestment of legacy platforms....
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) expressed his deep sorrow and condolences following the tragic incident that led to the death of three American service members and left 25 injured at a U.S. outpost in Jordan. In a statement, Wittman said, "I am devastated to hear of the American troops killed and injured at a U.S. outpost in Jordan last night."Wittman emphasized the need to hold Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable for the attack, stating, "As we mourn this loss, we must commit to holding Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable for this despicable attack."The...