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| https://wittman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1673 | Supporting refuge volunteers | 2017-11-21 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | VA | Robert Wittman | W000804 | wittman.house.gov | legacy | Friend-Due to our shared interest in Virginia’s natural resources, I wanted to update you on a hearing the House Natural Resources committee had last week in Washington. Earlier this fall, I joined eight colleagues, from both the House and Senate, to introduce the Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act, H.R. 3979. Last week, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a hearing on this legislation. This bill would reauthorize the National Wildlife Refuge System volunteer programs for four years. Dan Ross, the Virginia State Chairman of Ducks Unlimited, testified on behalf of this legislation, and you can watch my line of questioning with him here. America’s 561 National Wildlife Refuges are located in all 50 states and the five territories and make up 850 million acres of pristine public lands dedicated to the conservation of fish and wildlife. Virginia has 14 of those refuges where people of all ages can visit, explore, fish, hunt, and study wildlife. Growing up and even as an adult, visiting the Rappahannock River Wildlife Refuge in our district has taught me the value of nature and wildlife in our society and the importance of environmental stewardship. Supporting these volunteers is critical to the survival of these wildlife refuges. Reauthorizing these programs will ensure that our nation’s refuges will continue to be enjoyed by tourists, sportsmen and women, and conservationists for years to come. I’m proud to stand behind this legislation and look forward to seeing it continue through the committee process. Please do not hesitate to contact me anytime an issue that concerns you comes before the House of Representatives. It's an honor to serve you and Virginia's First District in the People's House. Sincerely, Rob | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |