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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for 2024-04-18 ( 10 items )  
Co-Chairs Statement on ADL Data Documenting Record Levels of Antisemitic Incidents in 2023 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Kathy Manning, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-06) and Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Co-Chairs of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, released the following statement regarding the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) 2023 Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. "Today's ADL data shows that antisemitism is at an all-time high, threatening the Jewish community and our society like we've more PR

House Education Committee Chair Foxx Holds Columbia University Leaders to Account for Pervasive Antisemitism on Campus (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on April 17, 2024: * * * Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Columbia in Crisis: Columbia University's Response to Antisemitism": "Since October 7, this Committee and the nation have watched in horror as so many of our more PR

House Financial Services Committee Advances Regulatory Oversight, Financial Innovation Legislation to Full House for Consideration (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), reported 13 pieces of legislation out of Committee to the full House for consideration. Included among the measures is a slate of Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to nullify a series of gross regulatory oversteps on the part of B more PR

House Financial Services Committee Chairman McHenry Delivers Remarks at Markup of Regulatory Oversight Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a markup of various measures, including a slate of Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to nullify a series of gross regulatory oversteps on the part of Biden's banking regulators. The Committee will also consider measures to preserve and promote innovation in fin more PR

House Passes Bipartisan Iran Counterterrorism Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Young Kim's (CA-40) H.R. 6323, the Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023. H.R. 6323, requires Iran to cease support for acts of international terrorism as a condition for the President to waive secondary sanctions imposed on the regime in Tehran. The bill also provide more PR

Manning, NC Democratic Delegation Call for IVF Protections in the Wake of Alabama IVF Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Kathy Manning, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Today, Representatives Kathy Manning (NC-06), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jeff Jackson (NC-14), Alma Adams (NC-12), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Wiley Nickel (NC-13), and Don Davis (NC-01) - the entire North Carolina Democratic delegation - called on Speaker Mike Johnson to bring forward legislation to enact federal protections for in vitro fertilization (IVF). Their call for enhanced protections from more PR

Rep. Edwards Appointed to Additional Subcommittee Seat on House Appropriations Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today announced that he has been appointed to the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee by Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04). Edwards also sits on the following Appropriations subcommittees: * Financial Services and General Government * Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies * Labor more PR

Rep. Foushee Issues Opening Remarks for T&I Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials Hearing on Commuter Rail (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at the Subcommittee Hearing titled, Getting to Work: Examining Challenges and Solutions in the Commuter Rail Industry. Vice Ranking Member Foushee's open more PR

Rep. Murphy Issues Statement on Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on April 17, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 4639, the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act, legislation detrimental to fundamental intelligence community activities critical to national security and community safety. The bill passed 219-199-1. "Protecting our safety and security, while balancing our constitutional protection t more PR

Rep. Murphy Issues Statement on Meeting With NOAA & OMB on North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on April 17, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement after meeting with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the proposed North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule: "Today, along with Senator Budd, and Representatives Rouzer (NC-07), Wittman (VA-01), Davis (NC-01), and C more PR