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| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for 2021-08-12 ( 6 items ) |
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Rep. Budd Sponsors Expanding Opportunity Zones Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2021:
Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) co-sponsored the Expanding Opportunity Zones Act. The bill was originally introduced by Rep. Jim Hagedorn (R-MN).
The bill would increase the number of Opportunity Zone designations in each state to 30 percent and extend the tax deferral date to December 31, 2029.
Rep. Budd said in a statement:
"Opportunity Zones have been proven to boost economic advancement, job more PR
Rep. Hudson Urges VA to Support Rural Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2021:
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) joined 80 of his colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter today to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough, urging him to prioritize care for rural veterans. Historically, veterans in rural areas have faced challenges with accessing quality care because many of the VA's resources are devoted to urban areas. The letter discusses more PR
Rep. McHenry Issues Statement on SEC Chair Gensler Asking Jurisdiction Over Digital Asset Exchanges (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 11, 2021:
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The top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry (NC-10), released the following statement in response to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler asking for jurisdiction of all exchanges of digital assets--not all of which are securities--in a letter to Senator more PR
Rep. Murphy: Craven County Receives $691K Grant to Improve Flood Disaster Resilience (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
On Wednesday, August 11th, the United States Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of North Carolina announced that Craven County will be receiving a $691,610 grant to improve disaster resilience. This grant will be used to fund elevation of four residential structures in Havenlock and New Bern, NC.
Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03) issued the foll more PR
Rep. Ross Leads Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Include Documented Dreamers in Budget Reconciliation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2021:
Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) led 22 of her House colleagues in urging Congressional leadership to include a permanent path to residency for Documented Dreamers in any upcoming budget reconciliation bill.
Over 200,000 children and young adults are living in the United States as dependents of long-term nonimmigrant visa holders (including H-1B, L-1, E-1, and E-2 workers). These i more PR
Reps. Foxx, Allen Comment on Taxpayer-Funded Pension Bailout (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2021:
Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Republican Leader of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Rick Allen (R-GA) submitted a comment letter to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Director Gordon Hartogensis regarding the interim final rule imple more PR
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