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Rep. Rouzer hosts Youth Leadership Conference for NC-07 students

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Congressman David Rouzer will be hosting a youth leadership conference for high school juniors in the 7th Congressional District on April 5, 2016.  The first annual 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 entrepreneurial success…

Rouzer votes to classify ISIS attacks on Christians "genocide"

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This week, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution to condemn the mass atrocities of ISIS against Christians, Yezidis and other minority groups displacing more than half a million and ruthlessly murdering thousands of men, women and children who will not align themselves with it’s cause. “This administration…

Rouzer now accepting high school art submissions for Congressional Art Competition

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Congressman David Rouzer is now accepting submissions for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition.  All high school students who are residents of the 7th District of North Carolina 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 for…

Rep. Rouzer statement on passing of First Lady Nancy Reagan

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Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the statement below following news of the passing of First Lady Nancy Reagan: “I am very saddened by the passing of First Lady Nancy Reagan.  Her fierce loyalty and devotion to Ronald Reagan helped make him the great man that he became.  His Presidency made the world a better, more prosperous, and safer place by…

Rouzer statement on POTUS plan to close Guantanamo Bay

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Today, Congressman David Rouzer released the statement below following the President’s announcement of his plans to close Guantanamo Bay: “President Obama’s announcement today of his plans to close Guantanamo Bay is simply reckless, and it is dead on arrival in Congress.  The transferal of detainees to America is illegal because of language that he signed into…

Rouzer bill to designate Wilmington as 'American World War II City' passes House

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This week, bill language authored by Congressman Rouzer to designate and recognize the city of Wilmington as the first nationally recognized “American World War II City” passed the House of Representatives.  H.R. 1512 establishes a process to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least one city in the United States each year with this illustrious…

Rouzer votes to prevent lifting of sanctions for Iranian bad actors

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Today, with the support of Congressman Rouzer, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3662, the Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act, to curb the easing of economic sanctions that had been imposed on Iran before it signed last year’s nuclear deal.  H.R. 3662 requires that the President certify that Iranian individuals or companies no longer support terrorism, assist with the…

Rouzer statement on measure to override POTUS veto bill to repeal Obamacare, defund Planned Parenthood

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Last night, the House of Representatives voted to override the President’s veto of H.R. 3762, Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act.  Originally passed by the House of the Representatives in the fall, the bill was modified by the Senate and sent to the President’s desk last month where it was vetoed.  This reconciliation bill would have…

Rep. Rouzer statement on President's State of the Union

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Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the statement below following President Obama’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, the issues and fears that are front and center in the hearts and minds of the American people were not addressed.  We need a clear and comprehensive strategy to defeat ISIS and regain our influence in the world.  Additionally, we should…

Rep. Rouzer applauds House passage of bill to alleviate EPA regulations for farm families and small businesses

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Today, with the support of Congressman Rouzer, the House passed a joint resolution with the Senate to block the “Waters of the United States” rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which expands the types of waters subject to the agencies’ rules and regulations.     Currently, the EPA’s oversight applies to all navigable…