Press Releases

 – Earlier this week, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) and Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) introduced the Resilient Highways Act, a bipartisan bill that would help communities strengthen their local infrastructure against the increased risks of extreme storms and flooding.  The bill is co-sponsored by Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02), Congresswoman Chellie Pingree… Read more »

 Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Ranking Member David Rouzer (NC-07) from today’s markup of the Committee Majority’s wastewater infrastructure bill (H.R. 1915) – one of two bills being considered by the Committee today that could have been addressed in a bipartisan manner had the Majority been willing to do so: Thank… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced that he has nominated 27 students from North Carolina’s 7th District for appointments to United States service academies. “It’s an honor to nominate some of the best and brightest students of Southeastern North Carolina to attend a United States Service Academy where they will receive a first-rate undergraduate education and… Read more »

 Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) was recently honored by National Taxpayers Union (NTU) for having one of the strongest voting records in Washington, D.C. for supporting limited government, economic freedom, and low taxes.  This year, Congressman Rouzer is one of only 33 House members to have earned the “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” for his outstanding voting record during the 2020… Read more »

Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), HEAT Co-Chairs Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) and Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), HEAT member Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) and 59 other members joined a letter led by Rep. David Rouzer (R-N.C.) to President Biden in response to a cybersecurity attack on the Colonial Pipeline Company, which forced the 5,500-mile pipeline offline… Read more »

 –  Legislation introduced in the House today will help states and local communities – including small and rural communities – address their wastewater infrastructure needs.  The bill improves the wastewater infrastructure permitting process and provides flexibility communities often need to take on complex projects. The Wastewater Infrastructure… Read more »

 – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced the Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2021, a bill to create a new section under the Stafford Act that authorizes a simple block grant program for disaster assistance funds for states impacted by federally declared disasters.   “Under the current Community Development Block Grant – Disaster… Read more »

 – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement on the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd: “I am hopeful that the verdicts in the George Floyd case will help to enhance the trust of all Americans in our justice system.  This was an officer who clearly violated proper… Read more »

Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Ranking Member David Rouzer (NC-07) from today’s hearing entitled, “Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure: Measures to Promote Resiliency and Climate Adaptation and Mitigation”: Thank you, Chair Napolitano, for holding this hearing today, and thank you to our witnesses for being here to provide your… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement upon Director of North Carolina Emergency Management Mike Sprayberry’s announcement that he will retire in August: “I would like to thank Mike Sprayberry for his dedicated service to the people and communities of North Carolina as director of NC Emergency Management. “Director Sprayberry has been an… Read more »