Press Releases

 Today, President Joe Biden signed H.R. 5142 into law, which would posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021.  Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) joined Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) in introducing this bipartisan legislation in August.  Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Elizabeth… Read more »

In the early morning of Sunday, December 5, Senator Bob Dole passed away in his sleep.  A memorial service was held at the U.S. Capitol followed by a larger service at the National Cathedral the day after.  Additionally, I was proud to join some of my colleagues in a tribute to Senator Dole on the floor of the U.S. House.Bob Dole was a true patriot and friend to all.  His… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement on the passing of Senator Bob Dole: "My heartfelt condolences to Senator Elizabeth Dole and the family on the passing of Senator Bob Dole, one of America’s greatest.  Senator Dole was a true patriot and friend to all.  His lifetime of commitment, dedication and perseverance for this country is… Read more »

 Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement on the retirement of Congressman G.K. Butterfield (NC-01): "I would like to thank G.K. Butterfield for his dedicated service to the people of eastern North Carolina.  Though our politics is different, it has been a pleasure to work with G.K. and his office to address the needs of the state.  I wish G.K. and… Read more »

 Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced H.R. 6046, the Rural Ferries Fairness Act, legislation to improve ferry service in North Carolina.  Cosponsored by Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03), Congressman David Price (NC-04), and Congressman G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), H.R. 6046 allows North Carolina ferries to compete for U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Section… Read more »

 Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement after voting against House Democrats’ socialist tax and spending bill: “Trillions of dollars in federal spending, passed under the guise of COVID relief this past year, is driving up inflation, which just recently reached a 30-year high.  As a result, families across the country are paying more at the grocery… Read more »

 Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), alongside Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) and more than 160 members of the House, introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to formally disapprove of and nullify President Biden’s vaccine mandate imposed on private U.S. businesses.    The resolution comes after the Biden administration formally released details on the… Read more »

 – Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced H.R. 5849, the Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2021 to reduce federal overreach and protect farmers across the United States. Specifically, H.R. 5849, restores common sense to federal water policy by redefining “navigable waters,” excluding ephemeral or intermittent streams from federal jurisdiction, and restraining… Read more »

 – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement on President Biden's COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandate issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):  “The decision to receive a COVID vaccine should be an individual choice — not a strong-armed federal mandate.  More workers will choose to leave their jobs making the… Read more »

 House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC) criticized the Biden administration today for limiting input on planned water regulatory actions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army announced that a series of virtual… Read more »