Press Releases

– Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) today issued the following statement after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that it will hold a wind energy auction in the Carolina Long Bay area offshore North Carolina and South Carolina on May 11, 2022:  “As the Russian war on Ukraine and freedom underscores, it is critical for America to be energy dominant in oil and… Read more »

 –  Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) and Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) announced introduction of H.R. 7178, the Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience (CLEAR) Act in the United States House of Representatives.  The CLEAR Act authorizes a new grant program to empower states and tribes to create and maintain resilience… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced details for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition.  High school students who live or attend school in North Carolina's Seventh Congressional District are encouraged to submit a piece of art for this year’s competition. The Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize… Read more »

 Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced introduction of H.R. 7078, the LIHTC Financing Enabling Long-term Investment in Neighborhood Excellence Act or LIFELINE Act in the United States House of Representatives. The LIFELINE Act would make unused COVID-19 funds available for affordable housing… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) spoke on the House Floor regarding Russia's evil invasion of Ukraine.  Rouzer called on the United States to bolster our support to the people of Ukraine, and argued for the need to replace Russian energy with American energy by unleashing American energy production. Click here or on the image above to view his full remarks. Key excerpts… Read more »

Last night, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) voted in support of H.R. 6968 – the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act.  This legislation bans imports of Russian oil into the United States and imposes additional sanctions following Russia’s unprovoked and unjust invasion of Ukraine. “This… Read more »

 Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), and Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) are leading 201 House Republicans in renewing calls for the Biden administration to drop its plan to… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) tonight issued the following statement after President Joe Biden delivered the State of the Union Address: "The bad policies of this Administration and Congressional Democrats have led to high inflation, high fuel prices, more crime, more drugs because of the open southern border, and America’s diminished influence on the world stage. "The… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) issued the following statement in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cannot stand.  America and the West must be unequivocal in our condemnation of President Putin’s evil aggression and resolute in our actions to help the Ukrainian people.  The punishment of Putin and his associates must be severe and… Read more »

Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC) from today’s hearing entitled, “Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Stakeholder Priorities”: Thank you, Chair Napolitano. I appreciate you holding this hearing, and I would also like to thank our witnesses for testifying today. … Read more »