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Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), HEAT Co-Chairs Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) and Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), HEAT member Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) and 59 other members joined a letter led by Rep. David Rouzer (R-N.C.) to President Biden in response to a cybersecurity attack on the Colonial Pipeline Company, which forced the 5,500-mile pipeline offline… Read more »

 –  Legislation introduced in the House today will help states and local communities – including small and rural communities – address their wastewater infrastructure needs.  The bill improves the wastewater infrastructure permitting process and provides flexibility communities often need to take on complex projects. The Wastewater Infrastructure… Read more »

Although he promised to govern with bipartisanship and unity during his campaign and in his inaugural address, President Biden’s first 100 days have been defined by controversial partisan policies.  We’re experiencing a catastrophe at our southern border, attempts to pack the U.S. Supreme Court, higher gas prices, the Green New Deal disguised as an infrastructure bill… Read more »

 – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced the Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2021, a bill to create a new section under the Stafford Act that authorizes a simple block grant program for disaster assistance funds for states impacted by federally declared disasters.   “Under the current Community Development Block Grant – Disaster… Read more »

Dear Friend, Below is an update on House Democrats’ legislative priorities this week, as well as the latest North Carolina COVID-19 update. House Democrats’ Misguided Legislative Priorities Since President Biden took the oath of office, House Democrats have wasted no time in advancing their misguided legislative priorities.  Instead of tackling the most pressing… Read more »

 – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement on the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd: “I am hopeful that the verdicts in the George Floyd case will help to enhance the trust of all Americans in our justice system.  This was an officer who clearly violated proper… Read more »

Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Ranking Member David Rouzer (NC-07) from today’s hearing entitled, “Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure: Measures to Promote Resiliency and Climate Adaptation and Mitigation”: Thank you, Chair Napolitano, for holding this hearing today, and thank you to our witnesses for being here to provide your… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement upon Director of North Carolina Emergency Management Mike Sprayberry’s announcement that he will retire in August: “I would like to thank Mike Sprayberry for his dedicated service to the people and communities of North Carolina as director of NC Emergency Management. “Director Sprayberry has been an… Read more »

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement upon the House introduction of Representative Mike Gallagher’s (WI-08) constitutional amendment that would prevent court packing by capping the size of the Supreme Court at nine justices, which Congressman Rouzer has joined as an original cosponsor: “Democrats’ attempt to pack the Supreme Court is an… Read more »

President Biden’s Non-Infrastructure Agenda President Biden and Congressional Democrats continue to promote their $2.3 trillion “infrastructure” initiative.  In reality, their plan includes a laundry list of liberal priorities Democrats are masquerading as infrastructure that will raise taxes, result in the elimination of jobs and weaken the U.S. economy while… Read more »