Press Releases

 This week, President Donald Trump announced the “Initiative to Stop Opioid Abuse and Reduce Drug Supply and Demand” in an effort to curb the opioid epidemic.  The initiative aims to reduce drug demand and over-prescriping, is designed to help cut off the supply of illicit drugs, and focuses resources on those struggling with addiction.  Following the… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer is now accepting submissions for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition.  All high school students who are residents of the 7th Congressional District are encouraged to participate.  The winning entry will be displayed in the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C.  “This year’s art competition is an opportunity… Read more »

 Congressman David Rouzer released the following statement on the passing of the Reverend William Franklin Graham Jr. who died at age 99 at his home in Montreat, North Carolina: “I’m deeply saddened by the passing of the Reverend Billy Graham, a very cherished Christian leader and an exemplary North Carolinian.  Known as ‘America’s Pastor,’… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Rouzer announced two recent staff changes among his district staff following the departure of Dwight Williams, who had been serving as the congressman’s district director.  Mr. Williams was recently appointed to serve as Clerk of Superior Court for Sampson County.  “Dwight Williams has been integral to our North Carolina district… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Rouzer released the statement below following the declassification of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) memo: "Today’s declassification of the memo produced by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is a major step towards providing transparency of the facts regarding the Steele dossier, which include its use by the FBI… Read more »

Congressman Rouzer released the statement below following President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address: “President Trump laid out a bold, optimistic vision for a safe, prosperous, and strong America.  Under President Trump’s leadership, we will work to build on the legislative accomplishments of this past year to bring about historic progress for the… Read more »

Congressman Rouzer’s statement regarding the government shutdown: “Our country faces the greatest foreign threats since World War II.  The Schumer Shutdown means our troops are not paid and veterans cannot receive the benefits they are rightfully due.  It means nearly 100,000 national guardsmen will be sent home from training.  It means that Pilot Training… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer released the statement below following President Donald Trump signing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) into law: “Today is truly historic.  For far too long, individuals, families and businesses have been burdened by an outdated and unfair tax code that has been a drag on our economy and has penalized hard work,” said Rep. David… Read more »

Today, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer, the House of Representatives passed arguably the biggest tax cut and reform package in history.  The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) overhauls the tax code to bring back jobs from overseas, improve America’s competitiveness in the global economy, and create a much more dynamic economy that will naturally generate increased… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Rouzer released the statement below following President Donald J. Trump’s press conference recognizing the city of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. “I strongly support President Trump’s move to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.  For thousands of years the historic and national identity of the Jewish people has been… Read more »