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Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill with North Carolina Priorities Included

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2023 Agriculture Advisory Council

WASHINGTON, DC - With the support of Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), the House Committee on Agriculture approved H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, commonly referred to as the Farm Bill. "The Farm, Food, and National Security Act will ensure our farm families can continue to produce the safest, most abundant food and fiber…

Rouzer Honors National Lineman Appreciation Day with Bipartisan Congressional Resolution

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Washington, DC Office

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April 18, 2024, as National Lineman Appreciation Day and recognize the more than 115,000 hardworking men and women maintaining America’s electrical infrastructure. "When natural disasters hit Southeastern North Carolina, it’s the brave lineworkers who operate in…

Rouzer Joins Congressional Escort Committee for Joint Session with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio

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2024.04.11 PM Kishida U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) joined the Congressional Escort Committee for the Joint Session of Congress with His Excellency Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan.   As a member of the Congressional Escort Committee, Rouzer joined several House and Senate colleagues in leading Prime Minister Kishida into the House Chamber and…

U.S. House Passes Rouzer Permitting Reform Legislation as Key Component of Energy Week

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Washington, DC Office

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation led by Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) by a vote of 213-205.  H.R. 7023, the Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act, increases permitting efficiency and reduces burdensome and duplicative government…

Rouzer Champions Permitting Reform Legislation to Improve U.S. Port Operations

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Port of Wilmington

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) and Congresswoman Mary Peltola (D-AK-AL) introduced the bipartisan Permitting Optimization for Responsible Transportation (PORT) Act to streamline permitting and materials regulations for maritime transportation, clearing a path to build and modernize ports and harbors. H.R. 7587, the PORT…

Rouzer Statement on President Biden's State of the Union Address

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Washington, DC Office

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) tonight issued the following statement after President Joe Biden delivered the State of the Union Address: "The President’s speech tonight was in denial of reality.  The truth is we are paying a lot more for everything because of excessive spending enacted when President Biden and Democrats had total control of Congress leading…

Rouzer Seeks Answers on Securing Red Sea Shipping Against Houthi Attacks

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2024.01.30 CGMT Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) joined the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee hearing examining the threats to shipping in the Red Sea due to Iranian-backed Houthi attacks against civilian and military vessels. Chairman Rouzer emphasized how these disruptions are threatening supply…

Rouzer, Supply Chain Caucus Press Biden Administration on Efforts to Protect Global Supply Chain Amid Houthi Attacks

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Washington, DC Office

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the bipartisan Supply Chain Caucus led by Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX), and Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN) sent a letter to the Biden Administration expressing concern with the ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea disrupting global shipping routes, threatening supply chains, and…

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, 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…