WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: 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 5307 Ferry Grant funds by removing more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) cast a vote for the Build Back Better Act and sent President Biden's landmark legislation to the United States Senate. The Build Back Better Act includes victories for higher education and maternal health secured by Adams and based on her legislation. A fact sheet on the Build Back Better Act's $10 billion investment in HBCUs and MSIs is available here: https://adams more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Dan Bishop, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Dan Bishop (NC-09) voted against President Biden and Congressional Democrats' nearly $2 Trillion "Build Back Broke" plan that would unleash a socialist agenda on the country and have devastating effects for the American people. "What is the actual need for a nearly $2 Trillion socialist tax and spend plan that will add almost $400 Billion to our deficit? Democrats and President Biden cannot se more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) sent a letter to Charlotte Mayor Vi Alexander Lyles asking for answers after the city council approved a plan to reportedly spend a portion of its $60 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding on causes that do not have a direct relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Budd has requested further clarity on the city's proposed use of federal taxpayer dollars, espec more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) sent a letter to the Social Security Administration (SSA) demanding that they fully reopen their field offices for normal in-person operations. The letter details the struggles of real constituents in North Carolina's 13th District to underscore why it is imperative that North Carolina's seniors and disabled citizens are able to receive timely in-person services from more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) released the following statement opposing the "Build Back Better Act". "No country has ever taxed and spent their way to prosperity, but that's exactly what President Biden and Congressional Democrats are trying to do. "This multi-trillion-dollar spending plan would expand the federal government's control over every aspect of our daily lives. "The cost of President Biden's soc more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: This week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced The Making Essential Drugs in America Act (MEDS Act). This legislation allows the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to institutions of higher education and certified apprenticeship programs to establish American Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Worker Training Centers of Excellence. "North Carolina is home to m more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on H.R. 5376, the so-called "Build Back Better Act". "The consequences of President Biden's failed policies have metastasized like a cancer across this country. Inflation has already reached a 30-year high, gas and grocery prices are skyrocketing, the economy is gasping for air, and hardworking taxpayers are at t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5376, the so-called Build Back Better Act, which will extend the reach of the federal government and enable the biggest expansion of welfare our country has seen in decades: "Presiden more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) is encouraging North Carolinians to help combat the rising epidemic of veteran and active-duty military suicides. In a press conference Tuesday with Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), both highlighted legislation that designates Nov. 21, 2021 as National Warrior Call Day, a day of outreach to veterans and service members to express thanks for their service and con more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Kathy Manning, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-06) voted in favor of the Build Back Better Act. The Build Back Better Act meets the urgent needs of North Carolinians by creating jobs, lowering costs, and cutting taxes for the middle class. Next, the bill will be considered by the U.S. Senate. "Since coming to Congress in January, I've championed efforts to lower costs for families, boost economic development, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * The top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry (NC-10), released the following statement after voting against Democrats' reckless tax and spending package: "Today, House Democrats passed a reckless tax and spending bill that will drive up the cost of living for the American peop more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 5376, Congressional Democrats' monstrous, far-left $1.75 trillion tax and spending bill. "Today, House Democrats passed a reckless tax and spending bill that will drive up the cost of living for the American people and leave us further in debt. This legislation will have stark cons more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: All Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee, led by Ranking Member Patrick McHenry (NC-10), sent a letter to the acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Michael Hsu. The letter requests the OCC provide clarity on its potential proposal of a climate change related supervisi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. David Price, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Congressman David Price (NC-04), Chairman of the Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (T-HUD) Appropriations Subcommittee and a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after voting for the Build Back Better Act. "The Build Back Better Act is the next step towards investing in the American people, ensuring an equitable recovery, and impr more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted to pass the historic Build Back Better Act, legislation that will make transformational investments to help North Carolina families, workers, and the next generation. To meet the needs of North Carolinians in the wake of the pandemic, this legislation will deliver affordable health care, child care, and home care; expand affordable housing and education; and la more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement: * * * 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 store, the gas pump - more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement: * * * 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 his family all the bes more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) joined Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) to introduce H.R. 6046, the Rural Ferries Fairness Act, legislation to improve ferry service in North Carolina. Cosponsored by Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03) and Congressman David Price (NC-04), H.R. 6046 allows North Carolina ferries to compete for U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Section 5307 Ferry Grant funds more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA) sent a letter to the Biden administration expressing bipartisan support for its interim final rule for protecting patients from surprise bills. The rule, which takes effect in January, is required to imp more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to the Democrats' tax and spending spree. "President Biden and Democratic leaders are pursuing a $2 trillion tax and spending spree that offers Americans more debt, more government, more taxes, and more inflation," said Senator Tillis. "This bill is an attempt to fundamentally transform from an opportunity-driven society more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr applauded the Senate for unanimously confirming Dena King to be the U.S. Attorney for Western District, Sandra Hairston to be the U.S. Attorney for Middle District, and Michael Easley, Jr. to be the U.S. Attorney for Eastern District. All three nominees were recommended by Senators Tillis and Burr. "Dena King, Sandra Hairston, and M more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2021: Georgia U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock today released the following statements after President Joe Biden's appointment of Daniel Blackman to serve as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Administrator for Region 4. The Region 4 Administrator, based in Atlanta, oversees Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2021: Georgia U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today released the following statements after President Joe Biden's appointment of Daniel Blackman to serve as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Administrator for Region 4. The Region 4 Administrator, based in Atlanta, oversees Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennes more PR