Press Releases

Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC) from today’s hearing entitled, “Emerging Contaminants, Forever Chemicals, and More: Challenges to Water Quality, Public Health, and Communities”: Thank you, Chair Napolitano.  I appreciate you holding this hearing, and I would also like to thank our witnesses for… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3755, legislation to preempt almost all state and federal restrictions on abortions: “It is our moral obligation to fight for and protect the lives of those who cannot speak for themselves – the lives of those who are no different than our own.  I strongly oppose the extreme abortion bill… Read more »

 Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement after passage of the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill passed by Congress every year to authorize funding levels for the military and our men and women in uniform: "With threats from our adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran continuing to grow – along with the complete… Read more »

 – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) today announced the introduction of his legislation to expand Vet Center eligibility for counseling and related mental health services to families of servicemembers or veterans of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.  Congressman Rouzer introduced H.R. 5029 - Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental… Read more »

 Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement on H.R. 5305, a continuing resolution to extend government funding through December 3, 2021 and raise the nation's debt ceiling: “Congressional Democrats have been solely focused on ramming through their economy-crippling agenda instead of working with Republicans to find common ground on keeping the government… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced support for ILM's terminal expansion project: "Travel and tourism are an important part of our local economy in Wilmington and across Southeastern North Carolina, supporting thousands of jobs in our community.  I… Read more »

 Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced the Disaster Assistance Equity Act of 2021, identical to that introduced by him and others during the last Congress, along with Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), John Garamendi (CA-03), Lee Zeldin (NY-1), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Nancy Mace (SC-01), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36), and Andrew R. Garbarino… Read more »

– During today's House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup on the Democrats' $3.5 trillion tax and spend legislation, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) proposed an amendment to extend the Biden Administration's brief public comment period and meetings on their plans to rewrite the federal rule defining "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.… Read more »

 Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement regarding President Biden's forced vaccine mandate announcement:  "Everything President Biden touches, he makes worse.  Let individuals and families make their decisions on vaccines with accurate data and by talking with their doctor.  No one likes a mandate — and it’s even more… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) today announced he is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a position in his Bolivia, North Carolina district office.  The person chosen for the special fellowship will work with military and veteran constituents to handle veterans-related casework and act as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state, and… Read more »