, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(103, 103, 103); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">“Israel is a very special ally of the United States,” said Congressman David Rouzer. “Any attack on Israel of any kind is an attack on the American people. It was an honor for us to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli civilian and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rouzer announced his recent appointment by Speaker Paul D. Ryan to serve on a bipartisan conference committee charged with producing a final National Defense Authorization Act to fund the military and secure the homeland. “I’m honored Speaker Ryan appointed me to serve on the conference committee tasked with working out policy differences between the… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-7) released the following statement after the House passed the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act (H.R. 427) by a vote of 243 to 165: “Our Founding Fathers understood that it is dangerous for any branch of government to have unchecked power. The REINS Act would require executive agencies to submit… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-7) sent the attached letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald regarding the internal plumbing issues at the Veterans Hospital in Wilmington, North Carolina, as well as the facility’s lease agreement. “Months have passed without resolution to the plumbing issues at the Wilmington VA, which is unacceptable. … Read more »
Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-7) introduced the Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients Act (H.R. 3047), which would improve welfare programs by requiring recipients to pass a drug test in order to be eligible for federal assistance. “Most employers in this country require workers to pass drug tests as a prerequisite for employment. The government should expect the same… Read more »
