National Security

Congressman David Rouzer released the following statement today after the House passed the Republican Budget. “I’ve always said it’s not what you make that gets you in trouble, it’s what you spend.  America’s national debt is $18 trillion and climbing.  Washington’s out-of-control spending must end.  If families across North Carolina… Read more »

Earlier this week, Congressman David Rouzer introduced his first bill of the 114th Congress. The No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act (H.R. 1206) prohibits the hiring of additional IRS employees until the Secretary of the Treasury certifies that no employee of the IRS has a seriously delinquent tax debt. “If the IRS expects us to file our tax returns correctly and in a timely… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer held a series of roundtable discussions with county commissioners and mayors across the district during last week’s Congressional recess period.  This was an opportunity for local elected officials to talk about the needs of their communities and how the Congressman’s office can best serve them.  “It’s important that we have… Read more »

This week Congress passed three bipartisan bills that face veto threats from President Obama.  On Wednesday the House voted to send the Keystone XL Pipeline project to the President’s desk.  The following day the America Gives More Act of 2015, which encourages charitable giving by permanently extending charitable deductions for contributions of food, passed with… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 596, to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. “One of the best things we can do in Congress to create an environment for better-paying jobs is to repeal Obamacare. … Read more »