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Rouzer Urges NC Department of Insurance Commissioner to Reject Astronomical Increases in Homeowners' Insurance Rates

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Wrightsville Beach

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) joined members of the North Carolina Congressional delegation in urging North Carolina Department of Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey to reject the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed statewide increase in homeowners' insurance rates. “While it certainly costs more to rebuild homes damaged by storms because of…

Rouzer and Murphy Champion Third Annual North Carolina WATERS Summit to Advance Flood Solutions

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New Hanover County District Office

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, North Carolina Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) and Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) hosted the third annual Water Adaptation to Ensure Regional Success (WATERS) Summit in Greenville, North Carolina. This full day nonpartisan event brought together more than 150 local, state, and federal leaders, academic experts, and…

Rouzer Leads Hearing on the State of American Transportation Infrastructure

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Port of Wilmington

WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) led the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee during a Full Committee hearing examining the state of American transportation infrastructure.  Rouzer emphasized the importance of making targeted investments to responsibly improve our transportation network and our…

Rouzer, T&I Republicans Unveil Bills to Cut Red Tape & Increase Permitting Efficiency

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2023.06.22 Water Resources Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC - Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) led Republican Members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in introducing multiple bills to cut red tape, streamline reviews, and provide greater regulatory certainty under Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting processes. The Nationwide Permitting…

Rouzer Encourages Congressional Leaders to Stabilize Labor Wages for Farm Families

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2023 Agriculture Advisory Council

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) joined 74 of his colleagues on a bipartisan letter encouraging House and Senate appropriations leaders to include an H-2A visa guestworker wage freeze in upcoming government funding legislation. In a letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee Leadership, the Members wrote, "We write with shared concerns regarding the…

Rouzer Champions Legislation to Make Purposely Blocking Public Roads a Federal Crime

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2023.12.05 WRDA Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC - In response to the increasingly radical tactics of activists who intentionally blocked roads and highways across the country as a form of protest, U.S. Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to impose penalties on those who participate in such activity. Specifically, H.R. 6926, the Safe and Open…

Chairman Rouzer Welcomes Surf City Mayor to Subcommittee Hearing on WRDA 2024

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WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) held a hearing to receive feedback from stakeholders across the nation as the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee prepares for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024.  Stakeholders testified to the importance of maintaining a consistent two-year…

Rouzer Supports Annual National Defense Authorization Act

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Washington, DC Office

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, with support from Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to responsibly fund our Department of Defense and provide our servicemembers with the resources needed to keep our nation safe. "This year's NDAA boosts support for our servicemembers and their…

Chairman Rouzer Opening Statement from Hearing to Examine Past WRDAs & Future Needs

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Washington, DC Office

WASHINGTON, DC - Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Water Resources Development Acts: Status of Past Provisions and Future Needs.”  Chairman Rouzer emphasized the importance of enacting a bipartisan WRDA bill every two years to meet the water…

Rouzer Opposes Burdensome Proposed Rule to H-2A

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) joined colleagues in expressing opposition to the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) proposed rule regarding H-2A farm workers. In a letter sent to Acting Secretary Julie Su, the Members wrote, "We hear from producers across our districts and the nation about the burdensome process of securing the needed H-2A workers to…