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Rouzer & Graves Joint Statement on EPA’s Final Rule that Reinforces Weaponization of Clean Water Act to Block Infrastructure Projects

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Washington, D.C. - Joint statement of Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) final rule that will allow Clean Water Act Section 401 to continue being used to block key infrastructure and energy projects for reasons…

Rouzer, Graves Statement on EPA’s Implementation of Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling

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Washington, D.C. - Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) releasing its updated Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule following the U.S. Supreme Court’s May ruling in…

Rouzer Statement on Two Year Anniversary of Afghanistan Withdrawal

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan: "Today marks two years since President Joe Biden’s disastrous withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.  To date, the President, nor anyone in his Administration, has taken responsibility for the deadly…

Rouzer Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Agritourism Businesses

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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) joined Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA-10) and Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4) in introducing the bipartisan Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces (AGRITOURISM) Act. This legislation would create an Office of Agritourism at the U.S.…

Rouzer Announces Approval of Emergency Funding for Wrightsville Beach Renourishment

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Wrightsville Beach

WASHINGTON, DC - After months of working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District (USACE Wilmington) to address the critical storm damage reduction needs of Wrightsville Beach, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced funding has been approved to begin the overdue process of restoring Wrightsville Beach to protect the town and its…

Rouzer Hosts Bipartisan Supply Chain Caucus Roundtable Highlighting Permitting Reform

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2023.07.26 Supply Chain Caucus

WASHINGTON, DC - The bipartisan Supply Chain Caucus led by Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD), and Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX) hosted a roundtable with key industry stakeholders to highlight the importance of a reliable Supply Chain to the construction, utility, and manufacturing industries.  The group discussed ways policymakers…

Rouzer Votes to Reauthorize Federal Aviation Administration, Strengthening Aviation Safety & Operations

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and improves aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years.  "Since the Wright Brothers made…

Rouzer Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce Legislation Expanding Access to Agriculture Conservation Programs

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) joined a bipartisan coalition to introduce the Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act to reduce barriers producers face in accessing agricultural conservation programs.  In addition to Congressman Rouzer, co-leading the legislation are Representatives Jimmy Panetta…

Rouzer Supports Annual National Defense Authorization Act

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, with support from Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to responsibly fund our Department of Defense and provide our military with the resources needed to keep our nation safe.  "Congress has a fundamental duty to improve and enhance our nation's military…

Rouzer, Graves, Capito, Lummis Ask for Biden Administration’s Next Steps in Implementing Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling

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2023.05.23 T&I Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC -  House and Senate Republican committee leaders requested a detailed update from the heads of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about how the agencies plan to immediately implement the Supreme Court’s decision in the Sackett v. EPA (Sackett II) case in which the Court ruled that the Biden…