Today, the United States Senate passed their version of a tax reform bill paving the way for both chambers to go to a conference committee where differences in the House and Senate versions will be ironed out to produce a final tax reform bill. “For too long, we have been forced to comply with an outdated, expensive and burdensome tax code that works against the vast… Read more »
Today, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer, the House of Representatives passed arguably the biggest tax cut and reform of the tax code in history. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) is a bold, pro-growth tax bill aimed at improving the standard of living for all Americans, strengthening our economy, and bringing jobs back. “This legislation respects… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Rouzer voted in support of Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill considered by Congress every year to authorize funding levels for the military to continue its operations, strengthen our readiness, care for our troops and remain a global leader. Specifically, the FY18 NDAA Conference Report authorizes base budget requirements of… Read more »
Today, in coordination with President Trump and Senate leadership, House Republicans unveiled their pro-growth tax reform proposal aimed at strengthening our economy, bringing back jobs and creating prosperity for all Americans. “For months, the House has been working closely with the Trump Administration and the United States Senate to draft a bold tax reform plan that will… Read more »
Congressman Rouzer released the statement below following the passage of the Senate Amendment to H. Con Res. 71, the FY2018 Budget Resolution: “The adoption of the FY2018 budget resolution is the critical first step to achieve meaningful tax cuts for individuals, families and small businesses. We now have a legislative pathway to create a simple and fair tax code that will bring… Read more »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) and Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (NC-07) issued the following comments in response to the Trump administration's decision to withdraw a controversial Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyard Administration (GIPSA) interim final rule and take no further action on a… Read more »
Congressman David Rouzer will be hosting a youth leadership conference for high school juniors in the 7th Congressional District on Wednesday, October 18th. The 2017 7th Congressional District Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurial Conference provides two juniors from each high school an opportunity to meet with entrepreneurial leaders, discuss ways to achieve… Read more »
Congressman Rouzer released the statement below following the passage of the FY2018 budget: “For each fiscal year, Congress has an obligation to propose a budget that serves as a blueprint for future spending — one no different in concept than an individual or family budget. The FY2018 budget resolution passed by the House of Representatives today proposes… Read more »
Congressman Rouzer released the statement below following passage of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which restricts abortions after the 20-week mark: “Advancements in medical technology prove that at 20 weeks old, the unborn can feel pain. It is our moral obligation to fight for and protect the lives of those who cannot speak for themselves – the… Read more »
Congressman Rouzer released the following statement on the Republicans’ framework to fix our nation’s broken tax code: “This week, the House, the Senate, and the Trump Administration released a tax reform framework to bring back jobs and money from overseas and create real prosperity for all Americans. This is a tax reform plan focused on simplicity and growth… Read more »