House Republicans unveiled a comprehensive plan to strengthen our national security by defeating radical Islamic terrorists, securing our borders, identifying new threats and restoring our influence abroad. This plan, referred to as “A Better Way to Keep Us Safe and Free,” is the product of several months of taskforce meetings and discussions. “Our homeland is under… Read more »
With the support of Congressman David Rouzer, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5053, the Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act, to eliminate an unnecessary and confidential form non-profits are required to submit to the IRS. Currently, the IRS requires 501 (c) organizations to submit a Schedule B form with the names and addresses of their donors. However,… Read more »
The office of Congressman David Rouzer is hosting three Resource Fairs for Senior Citizens to help answer questions seniors may have about benefits, legal matters, healthcare needs, and more. These Resource Fairs will be taking place in Brunswick County, New Hanover County and Johnston County. Staff from the Social Security Administration will be on hand to go over… Read more »
Congressman Rouzer released the below statement following the Orlando terrorist attack: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the families of those who were killed and wounded in Orlando. There is little doubt that this was a violent act of radical Islamic terrorism. The brutal attacks in Orlando are just one more wake-up call begging for a comprehensive plan… Read more »
This week, House Republicans unveiled a comprehensive plan to fight poverty by encouraging work, expanding opportunity and increasing government accountability. This plan, referred to as “A Better Way to Fight Poverty,” is the product of several months of taskforce meetings and discussions. “For far too long, Washington has overpromised and under delivered… Read more »
This week, with the support of Congressman Rouzer, the House of Representatives passed a bill to use funds already appropriated to address and prevent the spread of the Zika virus in the United States. The bill allocates $622.1 million in existing funds to the Department of Health and Human Services agencies, the State Department, and USAID for Zika prevention and treatment… Read more »
background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Under federal law, veterans who suffer combat-related injuries and who are separated from the military are not supposed to be taxed on the one-time lump sum disability severance payment they receive from the DoD. However, due to an accounting error, millions are owed to an estimated 14,000 veterans. H.R. 5015 corrects this problem by… Read more »
nd Postpartum Women Act of 2016 H.R. 1818 – Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2016 H.R. 4969 – John Thomas Decker Act of 2016 H.R. 4586 – Lali’s Law H.R. 4599 – Reducing Unused Medications Act of 2016 H.R. 4976 – Opioid Review Modernization Act of 2016 H.R. 4982 – Examining Opioid… Read more »
Today, H.R. 1206, the No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act, authored by Congressman David Rouzer passed the House of Representatives where it now heads to the floor of the Senate. H.R. 1206 incentivizes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to verify and ensure that current employers are paying their taxes. “Today we found who stands with the American people and who stands with… Read more »
This week, H.R. 1206, the No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act, authored by Congressman David Rouzer passed the House Committee on Ways and Means where it now heads to the floor of the House of Representatives. H.R. 1206 incentivizes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to verify and ensure that current employers are paying their taxes. “When press reports last year revealed… Read more »
