WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams, House Democrats Introduce Resolution Affirming Reproductive Freedom as a Human Right * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), alongside Representatives Greg Casar (TX-35), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Troy Carter (LA-02), joined Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) in introducing a resolution affirming reproductive freedom as a huma more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * BAKKAVOR USA Issues Allergy Alert for 16-Ounce Meal Simple Red Lentil Dal Soup Due to Undeclared Milk Summary Company Announcement Date: December 09, 2025 FDA Publish Date: December 10, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared milk allergens Company Name: Bakkavor USA Brand Name: Meal Simple Product Des more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Pass FY26 NDAA and Secures 14 Key Provisions * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (link is external), a national security package that strengthens America's combat readiness and includes fourteen provisions he secured to advance U.S. military more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Automatic Flight Risk Status for Non-Citizen Criminals * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Tim Moore introduced the Flight Risk Reduction Act to prevent non-U.S. citizen criminal defendants from fleeing the country and evading justice before trial. "We've seen cases across the country where illegal aliens commit crimes and hurt innocent Americans, then flee b more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Dec. 9, 2025, at a hearing to consider five bills (H.R. 3383, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071): * * * Foxx Opening Remarks on the NDAA, Energy Items, and INVEST Act As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Hudson Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winner * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In recognition of Computer Science Education Week, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for North Carolina's 9th District. "The Congressional App Challenge is a great opportunity for our region's middle and high school students to showcase their  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Introduces Legislation to Improve VA Research & Care Delivery * Washington, D.C. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the VA Research Reform Act, legislation to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs' research ecosystem to improve the efficiency and transparency of care delivery. This legislation will be included as part of the Chairman's broader reauthorization strategy to s more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2026 (S. 1071), which was introduced by Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama: * * * The Trump Administration strongly supports passage of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. This NDAA will enable the Department of War (DoW) to carry out President Trump's Peace Through Strength age more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Adams Opening Remarks at HEWD Subcommittee Hearing on Learning and Employment Records Ranking Member Alma S. Adams (NC-12), Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "Building A Talent Marketplac more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Foushee and Chairman Haridopolos Introduce Resolution Designating May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day * WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day to emphasize the importance of American women in aviation more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Ross' Opening Statement at Hearing on The Genesis Mission Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee hearing titled, The Genesis Mission: Prioritizing American Science and Technology Leadership Power. Ranking Member Deborah Ross' (D-NC more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cleaver Raises Concerns Regarding Systemic Abuse at American Veterinary Schools, Calls for Information from Institutions * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) raised concerns about allegations of systemic abuse at numerous veterinary schools across the country. In a letter to 36 veterinary medicine schools, Congressman Cleaver called on the institution more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Torres and Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Blue Envelope Programs Nationwide * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) introduced the Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act, bipartisan legislation to provide federal funding to support, expand, and create Blue Envelope Programs across the country. Blu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Carter, Ezell, Fields, Letlow, Fletcher, and Higgins Introduce the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), alongside Reps. Julia Letlow (R-LA), Cleo Fields (D-LA), Clay Higgins (R-LA), Mike Ezell (R-MS), and Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX), introduced the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Hudson and Carter Introduce Next Generation 9-1-1 Act to Modernize Emergency Communications Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson (R-NC) and Troy Carter (D-LA) introduced the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the nation's emergency communications systems, strengthen public safety, and ensure first responders have access more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 10 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Ribbon cut at $1.6M nature-based flood reduction project in Goldsboro's Stoney Creek Watershed * Today, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson and DEQ's Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of a project that reduces chronic flooding affecting businesses, roadways and acces more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross Leads NC Democrats in Demanding Plan on Extending ACA Tax Credits * Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Don Davis (NC-01) sent a letter demanding that Speaker Mike Johnson provide his plan to avoid a health care coverage crisis in North Carolina given the looming expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Budd and Wyden Lead Bipartisan Push to Streamline Federal Resources and Grow Agritourism Nationwide * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) this week introduced the bipartisan Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces (AGRITOURISM) Act to support economic development and  more PR