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First, my thoughts and prayers are with all of those who witnessed and were harmed during the devastating and heinous attack at the Christmas parade in Wisconsin on Sunday.  Let’s keep each child and adult injured in our prayers as well as those who lost a friend or loved one.  They all need our support and prayers as they begin to heal. Last week, the House voted on… Read more »

Here are a few updates on events from this past week in Washington.  Thank you for subscribing, and please consider recommending this resource to a friend. On Friday, I voted against House Democrats’ socialist tax and spend bill.  Trillions of dollars in federal spending, passed under the guise of COVID-19 relief this past year, is driving up inflation, which just… Read more »

 Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement on the retirement of Congressman G.K. Butterfield (NC-01): "I would like to thank G.K. Butterfield for his dedicated service to the people of eastern North Carolina.  Though our politics is different, it has been a pleasure to work with G.K. and his office to address the needs of the state.  I wish G.K. and… Read more »

 Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced H.R. 6046, the Rural Ferries Fairness Act, legislation to improve ferry service in North Carolina.  Cosponsored by Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03), Congressman David Price (NC-04), and Congressman G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), H.R. 6046 allows North Carolina ferries to compete for U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Section… Read more »

 Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement after voting against House Democrats’ socialist tax and spending bill: “Trillions of dollars in federal spending, passed under the guise of COVID relief this past year, is driving up inflation, which just recently reached a 30-year high.  As a result, families across the country are paying more at the grocery… Read more »

 Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), alongside Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) and more than 160 members of the House, introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to formally disapprove of and nullify President Biden’s vaccine mandate imposed on private U.S. businesses.    The resolution comes after the Biden administration formally released details on the… Read more »

Dear Friend,In honor of Veterans Day, I recently took to the House Floor to recognize the brave men and women who have valiantly answered the call of duty to serve and protect the United States.  North Carolina is home to a large community of veterans, and we are proud to have a rich tradition of military service. Because of their selflessness and heroism, the United States… Read more »

Dear Friend, While you have likely seen a number of different viewpoints about the bipartisan Senate infrastructure bill that passed the House late Friday night, the truth is it’s a mixed bag of good and bad.  There is a lot of money in the bill that will help North Carolina’s Department of Transportation advance important road and bridge repairs as well as new… Read more »

 – Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced H.R. 5849, the Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2021 to reduce federal overreach and protect farmers across the United States. Specifically, H.R. 5849, restores common sense to federal water policy by redefining “navigable waters,” excluding ephemeral or intermittent streams from federal jurisdiction, and restraining… Read more »

 – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement on President Biden's COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandate issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):  “The decision to receive a COVID vaccine should be an individual choice — not a strong-armed federal mandate.  More workers will choose to leave their jobs making the… Read more »