Press Releases

 – 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 »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement upon the House introduction of Representative Mike Gallagher’s (WI-08) constitutional amendment that would prevent court packing by capping the size of the Supreme Court at nine justices, which Congressman Rouzer has joined as an original cosponsor: “Democrats’ attempt to pack the Supreme Court is an… Read more »

Today, Representatives David Rouzer (NC-07) and Deborah Ross (NC-02) led the North Carolina delegation in sending a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Director Amanda Lefton expressing support for the Bureau’s efforts to promptly and responsibly advance lease sales of existing wind energy areas (WEAs) and identify new WEAs off the coast of North… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) announced the relaunch of the bipartisan Congressional Agritourism Caucus. Originally started in 2019, the Congressional Agritourism Caucus was created to support the agritourism industry and to highlight its importance to local economies and communities.  Congressman Rouzer will serve as the Republican co-chair of the Caucus alongside… Read more »

 Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC) from today’s hearing entitled, “Water Resources Development Acts: Status of Implementation and Assessing Future Needs”: Thank you, Chair Napolitano, for holding this hearing, and thank you to our witnesses for being here today to discuss the… Read more »

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves announced that Congressman Rouzer will serve as the senior Republican on the Committee’s Subcommittee on Water Resources and Development for the 117th Congress. Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) issued the following statement after today’s vote in the House of Representatives on impeaching President Trump: "The impeachment of President Trump today does nothing to unite this country; it only makes that effort more difficult in the coming weeks and months ahead,” said Congressman Rouzer.  “Today’s impeachment is… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) issued the following statement:  “Thank you to all who have reached out.  My staff and I are safe.  The lawlessness witnessed at the Capitol today is despicable and should be condemned in the strongest possible way. This is not who we are as a nation.  A vigorous debate and differences of opinion should never — ever… Read more »