Williamsburg Sun

Rep. Rob Wittman, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Virginia's 1st district since 2007, recently shared insights and updates on his activities through a series of tweets. As vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Republicans, Wittman focuses on ensuring that the United States Marine Corps has the necessary resources to fulfill its mission effectively.

On December 5, 2024, Rep. Wittman expressed his commitment to supporting the U.S. Marine Corps by stating: "As the vice chairman of @HASCRepublicans, I’m working to ensure our @usmc has the resources they need to complete their mission while remaining ahead of our adversaries." He highlighted his participation in discussions with the Navy League regarding amphibious capabilities.

The following day, December 6, 2024, Wittman announced an upcoming appearance on Newsradio WRVA with John Reid: "I’m about to join @JohnReidUSA on @NewsradioWRVA in just a few minutes!" He invited listeners to tune in live for this engagement.

Later that same day, Wittman addressed concerns over U.S. space capabilities amid increasing global competition. He stated: "In the face of growing global competition, we cannot hinder growth of U.S. space capabilities, competitiveness, and strategic standing." Together with Rep. Sam Graves, he urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expedite reforms related to commercial space launch and reentry licensing regulations.