{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", party = \"Republican\" and state = \"NC\" sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases/knott-hudson-bill-deliver-new-veterans-home-harnett-county-heads-president", "Knott, Hudson Bill to Deliver a New Veterans\u2019 Home in Harnett County Heads to President Trump\u2019s Desk", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Brad Knott", "K000405", "knott.house.gov", "knott", "https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. \u2013 Yesterday, the Senate passed H.R. 10159, a bill Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) led with Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) to transfer land facilitating the construction of a new state veterans' home in Harnett County. It passed the House on September 14, 2026 with broad bipartisan support and now heads to the President\u2019s desk to be signed into law.\n\n\"Serving our veterans is incumbent on all of us,\u201d said Congressman Knott. \u201cIt was my privilege to work with Congressman Hudson and take this important step in serving some of North Carolina\u2019s very finest. Today, the Senate moved swiftly to pass our bill aiming to facilitate the construction of a new veterans' home in Harnett County. North Carolina's 13th District is home to tens of thousands of veterans who have earned care worthy of their service. Once President Trump signs this into law, this new facility will finally deliver the long-term care our veterans have earned and deserve.\"\n\n\u201cOur veterans kept their promise to serve, and we have a responsibility to keep our promise to take care of them,\u201d said Congressman Hudson. \u201cWith today\u2019s unanimous Senate passage, we are one step away from getting this bill signed into law and moving forward with a new veterans' home near Fort Bragg. I want to thank Senator Budd, Chairman Wicker, and the Senate Armed Services Committee for working quickly to move our bill through the Senate and help us deliver for North Carolina\u2019s veterans.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe North Carolina State Veterans Home in Fayetteville closed in 2024 due to disrepair and health and safety concerns.\n\nH.R. 10159 transfers a 20-acre parcel of land from the Fort Bragg Training Area to the State of North Carolina to build a replacement facility.\n\nThe new site sits roughly 15 miles from the original Fayetteville location, along the western access road to Fort Bragg.\n\nCongressmen Knott and Hudson were joined by Reps. David Rouzer (NC-07), Don Davis (NC-01), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Addison McDowell (NC-06), Mark Harris (NC-08), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Chuck Edwards (NC-11), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Tim Moore (NC-14) in cosponsoring the legislation.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-introduces-bipartisan-resolution-condemning-physician-assisted-suicide", "Murphy Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Physician-Assisted Suicide", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Gregory F. Murphy", "M001210", "murphy.house.gov", "murphy", "https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), introduced a resolution expressing that assisted suicide puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm.\n\n\"Rather than support and facilitate access to physician-assisted suicide, we should prioritize expanding accessibility to palliative and hospice care to maximize the quality of life for patients experiencing excessive pain,\" said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. \"As a practicing physician of 35 years, I have dedicated my career to saving lives and comforting my patients. Assisted suicide is unethical, and vulnerable individuals must be protected, especially when there are alternative options available.\"\n\n\"Americans with terminal illnesses and disabilities deserve access to quality health care and should not have their opportunity for a dignified life taken away from them,\" said Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA). \"I have various concerns with assisted suicide laws and proposals that may adversely affect patients. This resolution intends to protect vulnerable patients across the country from any attempts to pressure them into assisted suicide.\"", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://rouzer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3239", "Rouzer Celebrates Investment in ILM Aircraft Apron Expansion...", "2026-09-28", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "David Rouzer", "R000603", "rouzer.house.gov", "rouzer", "https://rouzer.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WILMINGTON, NC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) applauded a $3 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to expand the aircraft apron at Wilmington International Airport (ILM).\n\nThe Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding will support ILM\u2019s apron expansion, the first phase of a broader terminal expansion project that will ultimately add additional gates, improve aircraft parking and maneuvering, and position the airport to accommodate continued passenger and airline growth.\n\n\"Southeastern North Carolina relies on Wilmington International Airport to connect our community and support our growing economy,\" said Congressman Rouzer. \"This investment is a major step toward ensuring ILM can accommodate continued growth and better serve our community for years to come. I'll keep working to enhance ILM\u2019s advancement as well as our other infrastructure needs.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to see this investment at ILM,\u201d said Jeffrey Bourk, ILM Airport Director. \u201cOur airport has grown tremendously in recent years, and the work ahead will allow us to keep pace with the region. We thank Congressman Rouzer for his continued advocacy and support for ILM. With this funding, we can modernize our infrastructure to provide the safe, efficient service our community and passengers expect.\"\n\nAIP funding supports airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, markings, and other improvements that promote safe and efficient airport operations.", 1, "2026-09-29T11:07:12Z", "2026-09-29T11:08:49Z"], ["https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-calls-wnba-define-woman-biological-female-establish-clear-eligibility", "Harris Calls on WNBA to Define Woman as Biological Female, Establish Clear Eligibility Standards", "2026-09-25", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Mark Harris", "H001102", "markharris.house.gov", "markharris", "https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) sent a letter to Women\u2019s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Commissioner Cathy Engelbert urging the league to define women as biological females under its Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and establish biological sex as the basis for eligibility in women\u2019s basketball.\n\nThe letter follows backlash against Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham after she publicly spoke out in support of protecting women\u2019s sports. Commissioner Engelbert subsequently addressed the controversy in a memo to teams but stopped short of announcing changes to the league\u2019s eligibility rules.\n\nEarlier this year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) adopted a policy limiting eligibility in the female category to biological females beginning with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Despite the WNBA\u2019s longstanding connection to Olympic basketball, the league has not announced plans to take similar action.\n\nKEY EXCERPTS FROM THE LETTER:\n\n\u201cSince then, the league has played a pivotal role in advancing women\u2019s sports and creating opportunities for female athletes. Preserving those opportunities requires a clear and consistent standard for eligibility and a commitment to maintaining the integrity of women\u2019s basketball.\u201d\n\n\u201cYet the league\u2019s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) leaves a critical question unanswered. Article XIII, Section 1(a) states, \u2018Only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA,\u2019 but the CBA does not define \u2018women\u2019 according to biological sex or establish a clear standard for determining eligibility. Without that clarity, female athletes and fans are left uncertain about the standard governing who may compete in a league created specifically for women.\u201d\n\n\u201cSophie Cunningham deserves recognition for having the courage to raise concerns about protecting women\u2019s sports and maintaining a fair competitive environment for female athletes. Athletes should feel confident that they can speak openly about legitimate issues affecting their sport without being subjected to controversy or backlash simply for doing so.\u201d\n\n\u201cI respectfully ask the WNBA to adopt a definition of \u2018woman\u2019 under its CBA that defines women as biological females and establishes biological sex as the basis for eligibility in women\u2019s basketball. Female athletes deserve certainty that the opportunities created for them\u2014and the integrity of women\u2019s basketball\u2014will continue to be protected.\u201d\n\nThe full text of Congressman Harris\u2019s letter can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-26T09:43:57Z", "2026-09-26T09:44:55Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-introduces-let-americans-buy-explicit-labeling-label-act", "Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Let Americans Buy with Explicit Labeling (LABEL) Act", "2026-09-25", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.R. 10580, the Let Americans Buy with Explicit Labeling Act (LABEL) Act, to require that country of origin and production method (wild or farm-raised) labels for fish be clearly displayed on the front of consumer packages through amending the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.\n\n\u201cEvery American deserves to know where their food comes from,\u201d said Congressman Tim Moore. \u201cThe LABEL Act helps ensure consumers have clear information about where their seafood was caught or raised and how it was produced, right on the front of the package.\u201d\n\nOriginal cosponsors include Randy Weber (R-TX). This legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and cosponsored by Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Adam Schiff (D-CA). The text is also included in the Agricultural Act of 2026.\n\nThis legislation also has support from the American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA), Louisiana Shrimp Association, Southern Shrimp Alliance, and Organized Seafood Association of Alabama.", 1, "2026-09-26T09:43:57Z", "2026-09-26T09:44:55Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-helped-secure-over-378000-federal-funding-city-belmont", "Congressman Tim Moore Helped to Secure Over $378,000 in Federal Funding for the City of Belmont", "2026-09-24", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced the City of Belmont has been awarded $378,240.04 for the Belmont Fire Department through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to have helped secure this grant for the Belmont Fire Department to better support the men and women who keep our community safe,\u201d said Congressman Moore. \u201cBelmont has grown significantly over the past decade, increasing the demand for emergency services. This funding will allow the department to hire additional firefighters, which will strengthen response capabilities and help keep Belmont residents safe.\u201d\n\n\u201cOn behalf of Belmont Mayor Joe Jordan and Belmont City Council, we sincerely thank Congressman Tim Moore for supporting the Belmont Fire Department\u2019s SAFER grant application,\u201dsaid Alex Hardee, Deputy Fire Chief of the Belmont Fire Department. \u201cThis grant will provide three operational positions that are paramount to Belmont\u2019s public safety initiatives.\u201d\n\nOver the past three years, the Belmont Fire Department has experienced a roughly 70% increase in call volume. Despite these increasing demands, the department continues to operate with limited staffing. Specifically, this grant will allow the department to hire three additional firefighters, enabling the staffing of a four-person engine company.\n\nThis announcement follows a letter of support from Congressman Moore to FEMA recommending the City of Belmont for the SAFER Grant.", 1, "2026-09-25T10:04:52Z", "2026-09-25T10:05:46Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-raises-concerns-over-national-debt-calls-bipartisan", "Congressman Tim Moore Raises Concerns Over National Debt, Calls for Bipartisan Fiscal Commission During Field Hearing", "2026-09-23", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - During the House Budget Committee field hearing in Dallas, Texas, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) raised concerns about how the national debt is affecting North Carolina families and called for the establishment of a bipartisan fiscal commission to address this issue.\n\n\u201c[We need to make sure] that folks back home in our district understand how important this is,\u201d said Congressman Moore. \u201cDo you realize we're spending over $1 trillion a year in interest? That's more than we fund our military...The average family [pays]...a little over $500 [more] a month...in interest on a house payment because of [the national debt and inflation].\u201d\n\nDuring the hearing, \"America's Fiscal Future: Examining the Need for a Fiscal Commission,\" the committee heard from several witnesses including former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, former Sen. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, and former Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio.", 1, "2026-09-24T09:44:48Z", "2026-09-24T09:45:52Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/president-trump-signs-hudson-bill-to-complete-national-ems-memorial-into-law", "President Trump Signs Hudson Bill to Complete National EMS Memorial Into Law", "2026-09-18", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Last week, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson\u2019s (NC-09) applauded President Donald Trump\u2019s signature into law of his legislation to complete the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial in Washington, D.C. The bipartisan law gives the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation more time to complete the memorial at no cost to the taxpayer.\n\n\u201cEach year, 850,000 EMS professionals respond to more than 30 million calls for assistance. It\u2019s time we finally give these unsung heroes the recognition they deserve,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cI\u2019m grateful President Trump signed my bill into law so we can honor their service with a permanent memorial in our nation\u2019s capital.\u201d\n\nHudson\u2019s legislation is a clean, bipartisan extension. Congress first authorized the memorial in 2018, but that authority expired under the Commemorative Works Act before the project could be completed. The new law extends the authorization for an additional seven years from enactment, giving the Foundation time to complete approvals and private fundraising so the memorial can move forward.\n\nBackground\n\nIn 2018, Congress authorized the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in Washington, D.C., honoring EMS professionals. Under the Commemorative Works Act, that authority expires after seven years unless extended.\n\nEMS personnel are often the first to respond in moments of crisis, including natural disasters like hurricanes in North Carolina, accidents, and public health emergencies. Despite their service and sacrifice, there is still no permanent memorial in the nation\u2019s capital honoring EMS professionals who lost their lives in the line of duty.\n\nThe Department of the Interior supported Hudson\u2019s legislation, which passed the House unanimously with bipartisan support before being signed into law by President Trump.", 1, "2026-09-19T09:11:33Z", "2026-09-19T09:12:45Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-newhouse-introduce-resolution-honoring-gold-star-families", "Hudson, Newhouse Introduce Resolution Honoring Gold Star Families", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Yesterday, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Fort Bragg\u2019s Congressman, introduced a bipartisan resolution alongside Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) designating September 20 through September 26 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week to honor the families of servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.\n\n\u201cOur Gold Star families have sacrificed more than most of us can ever imagine,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cAs Fort Bragg\u2019s Congressman, it is one of my greatest privileges to serve these families and help make sure the legacies of their loved ones are never forgotten. During Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, I hope folks across North Carolina will join me in honoring their sacrifice and remembering the heroes we lost.\u201d\n\n\u201cGold Star Families are living reminders that there is a price for the freedoms we enjoy every day as Americans. The families of the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice grieve the loss of their loved ones. To honor the loved ones of these American patriots, we recognize Gold Star Families Remembrance week. My colleagues and I send our gratitude to the thousands of families who keep the memories of their loved ones alive through sharing stories and continue to honor the bravery of those who lost their lives in service to our great Nation,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse.\n\nThe resolution recognizes the sacrifices made by Gold Star families and encourages Americans to honor fallen servicemembers through acts of service and remembrance.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://mcdowell.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcdowell-leads-bipartisan-fisa-ai-reporting-act-increase-oversight-artificial", "McDowell Leads Bipartisan FISA AI Reporting Act to Increase Oversight of Artificial Intelligence Use Under FISA", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Addison P. McDowell", "M001240", "mcdowell.house.gov", "mcdowell", "https://mcdowell.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced a bipartisan bill with Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) to direct the intelligence community to report to Congress on how it uses artificial intelligence with data collected under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, including which systems are being used and what safeguards are in place to protect Americans\u2019 Fourth Amendment rights.\n\n\u201cArtificial intelligence is changing the way industries across our country are collecting and analyzing information,\u201d Congressman McDowell said. \u201cCongress has a responsibility to ensure these tools strengthen our national security while protecting the constitutional rights and freedoms that define our Nation.\u201d\n\n\"Congress must have strong oversight and transparency over federal AI use,\u201d Congressman Walkinshaw said. \u201cWhen intelligence agencies use AI to analyze sensitive communications and data, Congress needs to know how they use it and for what purpose. Our laws and oversight must keep pace with the technology.\"\n\nWhat the FISA AI Reporting Act does:\n\nRequires the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report to Congress within 180 days on the intelligence community\u2019s use of artificial intelligence systems under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.\n\nRequires the report to include:\n\nA summary of how the intelligence community is using artificial intelligence systems to acquire, analyze, query, disseminate or otherwise access data under Section 702.\n\nAn assessment of safeguards in place to ensure the use of artificial intelligence complies with FISA and the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.\n\nInformation submitted by the Department of Justice or intelligence community to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court regarding the use of artificial intelligence under Section 702.\n\nAn identification of the types of artificial intelligence models being used under Section 702.\n\nAllows the report to include a classified annex.\n\nRequires the Director of National Intelligence to coordinate with the Attorney General, CIA Director, FBI Director, NSA Director, and other relevant intelligence community officials in preparing the report.\n\nThe Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), first enacted in 1978, sets out the legal framework for the government\u2019s collection of foreign intelligence information, including electronic surveillance, physical searches, the use of pen registers and trap and trace devices, and business records.\n\nSection 702 of FISA allows the government to conduct targeted surveillance of foreign persons located outside the United States to obtain foreign intelligence information, with the compelled assistance of electronic communication service providers.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-helps-launch-bipartisan-hydropower-caucus", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Helps Launch Bipartisan Hydropower Caucus", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) to launch the bipartisan Congressional Hydropower Caucus, a new forum focused on expanding reliable American energy production, strengthening the electric grid, and lowering costs for families and businesses.\n\nThe Hydropower Caucus will bring Members of Congress together with hydropower and marine energy experts from federal agencies, industry, and stakeholder organizations to address permitting and licensing reform, tax policy, research and development, and deployment of new technologies. The caucus will focus on practical ways to make better use of existing infrastructure, remove barriers to new generation, and bring more American power onto the grid.\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s electricity needs are growing fast, and meeting that demand is going to require us to produce more power from every reliable resource we have here at home,\u201d said Congressman Harrigan. \u201cHydropower has been powering American communities for generations, and there is still tremendous potential to build on what already works. This caucus gives us a place to bring the right people together, cut through outdated barriers, and find practical ways to get more power onto the grid. If we want to bring manufacturing home, lead the next generation of technology, and keep energy affordable, America needs an energy system built for growth.\u201d\n\n\u201cHydropower is at the heart of lowering energy costs for hardworking Granite Staters and making America the world\u2019s clean energy superpower. For generations, hydropower has delivered reliable, homegrown energy to communities across New Hampshire and our country. Our bipartisan caucus will bring together the people with the expertise and ideas we need to cut red tape, invest in innovation, and get more affordable American energy online. I\u2019m proud to lead this effort with Congressman Harrigan, and I will keep working across the aisle to lower costs and build an energy future that works for the people we serve,\u201d said Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.\n\n\u201cHydropower is a reliable, carbon-free energy resource that plays an important role in supporting grid reliability and meeting growing electricity demand. Duke Energy looks forward to working with the Caucus on policies that support the continued operation and modernization of America's hydropower fleet, and I thank Representatives Pat Harrigan and Maggie Goodlander for their leadership in creating this bipartisan forum,\u201d said Kendal Bowman, president of Duke Energy\u2019s utility operations in North Carolina.\n\n\"NHA applauds Representatives Goodlander and Harrigan for launching the bipartisan Hydropower Caucus. Hydropower is America\u2019s first renewable energy resource, operating in 48 states and providing reliable power to nearly 30 million Americans. Yet too few people understand its benefits and the policy challenges it faces. The Hydropower Caucus can help change that by educating lawmakers and stakeholders about the many ways hydropower supports our communities\u2014not only through affordable, reliable electricity, but also through irrigation, flood control, recreation, and good-paying jobs. We thank Representatives Goodlander and Harrigan for their leadership in advancing this important effort,\u201d said Matthew Allen, Senior Director of Legislative Affairs, National Hydropower Association.\n\nCongressman Harrigan has made expanding reliable American energy production and modernizing the infrastructure needed to support it a focus of his work in Congress:", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-introduces-reach-act-strengthen-rural-health-care", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces REACH Act to Strengthen Rural Health Care Workforce", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), alongside co-leads Congressmen Tom Barrett (R-MI-07) and Don Davis (D-NC-01), introduced the Resources for Essential Access to Community Health (REACH) Act, legislation to address the shortage of health care providers in rural communities by offering a refundable $10,000 annual tax credit to doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, and medical residents who choose to work in rural areas.\n\n\u201cToo many families in rural North Carolina have to drive farther and wait longer just to see a doctor because there simply aren\u2019t enough health care professionals nearby. If we want to change that, we have to make it easier for doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals to choose these communities and stay there,\u201d said Congressman Harrigan. \u201cThe REACH Act puts a real incentive behind that choice, giving providers a $10,000 tax credit to serve rural communities and helping more families get the care they need closer to home.\u201d\n\n\u201cToo many of our rural communities don\u2019t have enough doctors and nurses to provide essential care for the local residents who need it,\u201d said Congressman Barrett. \u201cWhere you live should never be a barrier to accessing quality care. By providing an incentive to attract these professionals to our communities, our bipartisan REACH Act will make health care more affordable and accessible for families in rural mid-Michigan.\u201d\n\n\"Every patient deserves the same standard of care, no matter their zip code. That's especially true in rural North Carolina, where shortages of physicians, nurses, and mental health providers make access to care more challenging than it should be. As an academic health system, training the next generation of healthcare professionals is central to our mission, and we welcome Congressman Harrigan's efforts to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce and encourage more providers to serve the communities that need them most,\u201d said Dr. David Zaas, Chief Executive Officer, Duke University Health System.\n\n\u201cAs the largest provider of rural health care in North Carolina, Atrium Health understands firsthand the importance of attracting and retaining providers in underserved areas. We applaud Representatives Pat Harrigan and Don Davis for introducing the REACH Act and for their leadership in addressing the unique health care challenges facing rural communities. This legislation is an important step toward strengthening the rural health care workforce, expanding access to care, and ensuring patients can receive high-quality healthcare services close to home. We appreciate them for their bipartisan commitment to supporting the health and well-being of rural North Carolina communities,\u201d said Steve Moot, President North Carolina & Georgia Division, Atrium Health.\n\n\u201cRural hospitals and health systems are working every day to recruit and retain the healthcare professionals their communities need. The REACH Act would give rural providers another tool to compete for talented professionals and strengthen access to care in communities across North Carolina,\" said Josh Dobson, President and CEO of NCHA.\n\nUnder the REACH Act, eligible providers who work at least 900 hours per year in a rural area would qualify for the $10,000 credit. The legislation covers primary care practitioners, including OB-GYNs, as well as mental health professionals, nurses, and residents participating in approved medical residency programs.\n\nThe credit would begin to phase out for providers with adjusted gross incomes above $170,000 and would remain available for qualifying rural employment through 2033. The legislation would take effect beginning with the 2027 tax year.", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-votes-block-california-shipping-mandate", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Block California Shipping Mandate", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.J. Res. 210, a Congressional Review Act resolution overturning an Environmental Protection Agency action allowing California to enforce its own emissions requirements for ocean-going vessels while they are docked at ports.\n\n\u201cCalifornia should not get to write the rules for an industry that moves goods across the entire country,\u201d said Congressman Harrigan. \u201cWhen one state is allowed to impose its own requirements on ships moving through our ports and supply chains, the consequences do not stop at the California border. Congress has a responsibility to push back when state regulations reach far beyond the state itself and affect how the rest of the country does business.\u201d\n\nH.J. Res. 210 disapproves the EPA\u2019s decision regarding California\u2019s nonroad engine pollution control standards for ocean-going vessels at berth. Under the Congressional Review Act, the resolution would nullify the EPA action and prevent it from having force or effect.\n\nFollowing House passage, H.J. Res. 210 now moves to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://mcdowell.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcdowells-bipartisan-foreign-robocall-elimination-act-passes-energy-and", "McDowell\u2019s Bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act Passes Energy and Commerce Committee 37-0", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Addison P. McDowell", "M001240", "mcdowell.house.gov", "mcdowell", "https://mcdowell.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Addison McDowell\u2019s bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act (H.R. 6152) unanimously passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee by a vote of 37-0.\n\nThe legislation brings together experts from the federal government and private sector to identify and combat illegal robocalls originating overseas.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s unanimous vote sends a clear message, these scammers need to be stopped,\u201d Rep. Addison McDowell said. \u201cI\u2019m grateful to the committee for its consideration of the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act, and I look forward to getting this bill across the House floor.\u201d\n\nMcDowell introduced the House companion to legislation led in the Senate by Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Peter Welch (D-VT).\n\nThe Foreign Robocall Elimination Act now advances toward consideration by the full House.", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://rouzer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3212", "House Passes Water Resources Development Act with NC-07 Prio...", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "David Rouzer", "R000603", "rouzer.house.gov", "rouzer", "https://rouzer.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07), the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, following unanimous approval by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on July 14. The legislation includes Surf City\u2019s federal beach renourishment project and multiple flood reduction studies for communities across Southeastern North Carolina. The bill now advances to the Senate for consideration.\n\n\u201cWRDA 2026 delivers for Southeast North Carolina, moving critical federal water infrastructure projects forward more efficiently and helping meet the needs of communities across our region,\u201d said Congressman Rouzer. \u201cThe House passage brings us another step closer to strengthening our communities and making our homes and businesses more resilient to future natural disasters.\u201d\n\nAcross the country, our water infrastructure supports agricultural production, protects homes and businesses from natural disasters, and strengthens ports and waterways. WRDA 2026 authorizes 10 major U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects (including one in Surf City), 131 feasibility studies for locally proposed projects, and provides policy guidance for implementation by the Corps.\n\nWRDA 2026 North Carolina priorities championed by Congressman Rouzer include:\n\nSurf City 50-Year Federal Beach Nourishment Project: Authorizes $292.8 million in federal funding over the 50-year life of the Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project, periodically renourishing the beach and dune system to reduce storm damage and strengthen the long-term resilience of Topsail Island.\n\nImproves Flood Resiliency: Advances three flood risk management studies in Whiteville's Waccamaw River Basin, Fayetteville's Cross Creek Watershed, and the Town of Topsail Beach, allowing the Corps to evaluate solutions to reduce flooding and better protect surrounding communities.\n\nEnhances Water Quality: Supports a water supply and ecosystem restoration feasibility study of the Cape Fear River in Cumberland County to identify new opportunities for regional water supply while removing hazardous substances from the water supply and strengthening the long-term health of the river.\n\nStrengthens White Lake Infrastructure: Authorizes $40 million for water, wastewater, stormwater, and other environmental infrastructure improvements to improve the community's long-term resilience.\n\nThe legislation also supports economic growth by improving Corps operations and increasing collaboration with non-federal partners on maintenance dredging projects. To accelerate project delivery at a lower cost, WRDA 2026 requires the Corps to provide regular project updates to Congress, allowing lawmakers and the Corps to identify solutions that keep projects on track. Together, these reforms will help deliver projects faster and support the American economy.\n\nFor more information on WRDA 2026, click here.", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-secures-20-million-authorization-mooresville-water", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Secures $20 Million Authorization for Mooresville Water Infrastructure", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that includes a major win he secured for Mooresville, increasing the city\u2019s federal authorization for water and wastewater infrastructure from $4 million to $20 million.\n\n\u201cMooresville is one of the fastest-growing communities in our region, and I worked to make sure this bill reflects what that growth actually requires,\u201d said Congressman Harrigan. \u201cIncreasing Mooresville\u2019s authorization from $4 million to $20 million gives our community significantly more capacity to pursue the water and wastewater infrastructure families and businesses will depend on for decades. This is exactly the kind of work I came to Congress to do, taking the needs I hear about at home and turning them into results in Washington.\u201d\n\nBeyond Mooresville, the Water Resources Development Act authorizes and improves U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects and programs across the country, covering water and wastewater infrastructure, flood risk management, ports and harbors, inland waterways, dam safety, and other critical water resources needs. The legislation also includes reforms aimed at speeding project delivery, improving contracting and permitting processes, and making it easier for local communities to navigate and access Army Corps programs.\n\nHaving passed the House, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 now heads to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-votes-crack-down-fraud-federal-programs", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Crack Down on Fraud in Federal Programs", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act, legislation strengthening information sharing between federal law enforcement and state agencies to help identify, investigate, and prosecute fraud involving taxpayer-funded programs.\n\n\u201cEvery dollar stolen through fraud is a dollar taken from an American who earned it and a program someone genuinely depends on,\u201d said Congressman Harrigan. \u201cWe know criminals look for gaps between agencies, jurisdictions, and systems because those gaps make it easier to hide. The PROOF Act gives law enforcement a better way to connect the dots and go after the people stealing from taxpayers, with strong protections in place for Americans\u2019 private information.\u201d\n\nThe PROOF Act allows the Attorney General, as part of a fraud investigation or prosecution, to request relevant records from states administering programs including Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, unemployment insurance, disaster assistance, emergency rental assistance, broadband funding, and certain small business programs. The bill requires transferred information to be encrypted, limits access to authorized personnel, restricts its use to fraud-related law enforcement purposes, and requires the information to be permanently removed after the relevant investigation or legal proceeding concludes.\n\nHaving passed the House, the PROOF Act now heads to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-votes-strengthen-federal-fraud-enforcement", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Strengthen Federal Fraud Enforcement", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, legislation establishing a dedicated National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice to strengthen the federal government\u2019s ability to combat fraud and protect taxpayer dollars.\n\n\u201cFraud has changed dramatically, but the way the government goes after it hasn\u2019t kept pace,\u201d said Congressman Harrigan. \u201cCriminals can move money, steal identities, and exploit weaknesses in our systems faster than ever before, while federal enforcement is often spread across different offices and agencies. Americans deserve a government that can keep up, and creating a dedicated fraud division at the Department of Justice is a commonsense step toward doing that.\u201d\n\nThe National Fraud Enforcement Division Act establishes a permanent National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice under the authority of the Attorney General. The division will be led by an Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement, appointed by the President, providing a dedicated leadership structure within DOJ for federal fraud enforcement. The legislation also subjects the new division to federal restrictions on political activity, ensuring the officials responsible for carrying out its work are held to the same standards governing political activity that apply to other key components of the Department of Justice.\n\nHaving passed the House, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act now heads to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-votes-strengthen-sanctions-against-russia-and-iran", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia and Iran", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation imposing sweeping economic pressure on Russia and those helping finance, supply, and sustain its war machine.\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s adversaries pay attention to what we are willing to tolerate, and there has to be a real cost for threatening our interests and fueling aggression,\u201d said Congressman Harrigan. \u201cRussia has used its energy exports, financial system, and networks around the world to sustain its war machine and evade pressure from the West. This legislation goes after those lifelines directly, including the countries and companies helping keep them open. Peace through strength means making clear that aggression comes with consequences.\u201d\n\nThe legislation targets senior Russian officials, state-controlled entities and financial institutions, defense suppliers, energy interests, and vessels used to evade sanctions. It restricts U.S. investment in Russia, prohibits certain financial transactions and energy exports, blocks purchases of Russian sovereign debt, and strengthens restrictions on Russian uranium. The bill also authorizes tariffs of up to 500 percent on Russian goods and duties of up to 100 percent on goods from certain countries that continue purchasing Russian oil or natural gas or facilitate Russian sanctions evasion.\n\nThe bill also extends the Iran Sanctions Act through 2031, maintaining a key tool for applying economic pressure on the Iranian regime.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-backed-bill-to-keep-am-radio-in-new-vehicles-passes-house", "Hudson-Backed Bill to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles Passes House", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, applauded House passage of bipartisan legislation he championed to keep free AM radio available in new vehicles.\n\n\u201cAM radio is about more than what you listen to on the drive home. For millions of Americans, especially folks in rural communities, it is a trusted source for local news, weather, and critical information during emergencies,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cI\u2019ve pushed hard to keep AM radio available in our cars, and I\u2019m glad the House has finally passed this bipartisan bill.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nThe legislation directs the Department of Transportation to require AM radio access as standard equipment in new passenger vehicles. Consumers would not be charged an additional fee to access AM radio.\n\nAM radio continues to play an important role in emergency communications, particularly in rural areas and during hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and other disasters when cellular and internet service can be disrupted. Firefighters, law enforcement officers, sheriffs, emergency medical organizations, and farmers have backed keeping AM radio available in vehicles because of its role in delivering emergency information.\n\nAs Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Hudson has continued working with local broadcasters and public safety leaders to preserve access to AM radio for drivers across the country.\n\nHudson was one of the earliest cosponsors of the legislation and has pushed for its passage throughout the 119th Congress.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases/edwards-files-occ-complaint-against-ethics-committee-leaders-circumventing", "Edwards Files OCC Complaint Against Ethics Committee Leaders for Circumventing Their Own Rules", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Chuck Edwards", "E000246", "edwards.house.gov", "edwards", "https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014 Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced that he has filed a formal submission with the Office of Congressional Conduct against House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest and Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier, alleging that they circumvented the Committee\u2019s own rules to recommend his censure.\n\n\u201cThe Ethics Committee demanded that I be punished for supposedly violating the \u2018letter and spirit\u2019 of House rules while its own leaders treated those same rules as optional,\u201dEdwards said.\u201cThere was nothing ethical about this process. They decided the outcome, adopted their report before receiving my response, denied me the procedures designed to test their accusations, and then publicly attacked my character based on findings that were never subjected to an adjudicatory hearing or the required clear-and-convincing-evidence standard.\u201d\n\nAccording to the complaint, the Committee voted to adopt its report on July 22, 2026, 12 days before receiving Edwards\u2019 formal response. The Committee did not provide the draft report to Edwards\u2019 counsel until July 31. By that point, its factual findings, credibility determinations, conclusions, and recommendation of censure had already been approved.\n\n\u201cAllowing me to append a response to a decision they had already made was not due process, and it shamelessly abandons the Committee's claim to 'provide a fair procedural framework for the conduct of the Committee's activities,\" Edwards said. \u201cIt was window dressing intended to create the appearance of fairness after the verdict had already been written.\u201d\n\nThe complaint further alleges that the Committee relied upon a purported waiver to bypass the regular disciplinary process even though Edwards never executed a waiver satisfying Committee Rule 26(b). That rule expressly requires any waiver request to be in writing, signed by the respondent, and to identify the specific procedural rights or steps being waived. Edwards submitted and signed no such document.\n\n\u201cChairman Guest and Ranking Member DeSaulnier cannot manufacture a waiver that does not exist,\u201dEdwards said. \u201cNor can they use an oral communication with counsel as a license to discard their own rules. Rule 26(b) is unambiguous: a waiver must be written, signed by the respondent, and specific about the rights being waived. None of that occurred.\u201d\n\nWithout a valid waiver, the Committee proceeded without establishing an Investigative Subcommittee, issuing a Statement of Alleged Violation, permitting an answer to specific charges, conducting an adjudicatory hearing, allowing Edwards to confront adverse testimony and introduce evidence, determining that any count was proved by clear and convincing evidence, or holding a sanction hearing.\n\nThe Committee\u2019s report found no sexual activity, no explicit sexual proposition, no quid pro quo harassment, and no violation of federal sexual-harassment law. Nevertheless, it recommended censure based upon broad interpretations of the \u201cletter and spirit\u201d of House rules.\n\n\u201cThey could not prove that I violated the law or identify sexual conduct,\u201d Edwards said.\u201cSo they relied on insinuation, selective evidence, and subjective assumptions\u2014while denying me the very process their rules establish for separating facts from accusations. They invoked the \u2018spirit\u2019 of the rules to condemn me while violating the unmistakable letter of their own.\u201d\n\nThe OCC complaint asks for an independent investigation into whether Guest and DeSaulnier violated House standards by authorizing a sanction recommendation through a process the Committee\u2019s rules did not permit. It also requests preservation and examination of all communications concerning the purported waiver, correction of the public record, appropriate disciplinary action, and a public apology for the grave and lasting damage inflicted upon Edwards\u2019 character, dignity, reputation, family, and public service.\n\n\u201cNo Member of Congress, Republican or Democrat, should be subjected to a process in which the investigators write the verdict first and hear the defense later,\u201d Edwards said.\u201cIf the Ethics Committee cannot be trusted to follow its own rules when a Member\u2019s reputation and dignity are at stake, then it has forfeited the moral authority to sit in judgment of anyone else. Chairman Guest and Ranking Member DeSaulnier must be held accountable.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-raises-concerns-healthcare-fraud-and-competition-during", "Congressman Tim Moore Raises Concerns on Healthcare Fraud and Competition During Field Hearing in Charlotte", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - During the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust field hearing in Charlotte, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) raised concerns about fraud and government subsidies driving up healthcare costs for North Carolina families.\n\n\"Despite decades of increased federal spending and regulation, we still see that healthcare remains too expensive and too difficult to access, not only in North Carolina, but in other states as well,\" said Congressman Moore. \"Part of the problem...is that we move too far away from a healthcare system that's driven by competition and toward one shaped by government regulations and subsidies. [The statistic] that a fourth of the spending is estimated to be waste, fraud, and abuse is unbelievable [and it's] what we need to be looking at.\"\n\nThe hearing, \"Examining Healthcare Markets: Fraud and Competition,\u201d examined the effect of mergers, certificate of need laws, regulations, vertical integration, and fraudulent insurance practices on healthcare access and affordability in the U.S.", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases/knott-hudson-bill-advance-new-veterans-home-harnett-county-passes-house", "Knott, Hudson Bill to Advance a New Veterans\u2019 Home in Harnett County Passes the House", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Brad Knott", "K000405", "knott.house.gov", "knott", "https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 10159, a bill he co-led with Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) to transfer land facilitating the construction of a new state veterans' home in Harnett County.\n\n\"Tens of thousands of veterans call North Carolina\u2019s 13th District home, and they\u2019ve earned care worthy of their service,\u201d said Congressman Knott. \"Since the Fayetteville veterans' home closed in 2024, our state's heroes in central North Carolina have been without a home built for their care. I am proud to work with Congressman Hudson on this bill to advance a new veterans' home in Harnett County, which will provide quality, long-term care for those who served our country.\"\n\n\u201cOur veterans kept their promise to serve, and we have a responsibility to keep our promise to take care of them,\u201d said Congressman Hudson. \u201cAfter the Fayetteville State Veterans Home closed, veterans were forced to relocate across the state, many far away from their families. Today\u2019s passage brings us one step closer to building a new home near Fort Bragg and bringing that care back to our community.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe North Carolina State Veterans Home in Fayetteville closed in 2024 due to disrepair and health and safety concerns.\n\nH.R. 10159 transfers a 20-acre parcel of land from the Fort Bragg Training Area to the State of North Carolina to build a replacement facility.\n\nThe new site sits roughly 15 miles from the original Fayetteville location, along the western access road to Fort Bragg.\n\nCongressmen Knott and Hudson were joined by Reps. David Rouzer (NC-07), Don Davis (NC-01), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Addison McDowell (NC-06), Mark Harris (NC-08), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Chuck Edwards (NC-11), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Tim Moore (NC-14) in cosponsoring the legislation.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-legislation-grant-authority-nps-extend-leases-passes-house", "Murphy Legislation to Grant Authority to NPS to Extend Leases Passes House of Representatives", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Gregory F. Murphy", "M001210", "murphy.house.gov", "murphy", "https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 4931, the National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act. This legislation grants the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the National Park Service (NPS), the authority to extend a lease if the lease has been entered into not less than 5 years before the date of the extension is to take effect.\n\n\"I am proud my bill, the National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act, passed in the House of Representatives,\" said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. \"This legislation is critical to helping our coastal communities flourish, especially within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Capital investment relies on long-term certainty, and granting this authority to the National Park Service would encourage private investors to invest in our communities where such public-private partnerships have already shown to be beneficial. I am grateful for the support of Dare County Chairman Bob Woodard for giving testimony in favor of this bill, and I look forward to continuing my advocacy as it heads to the Senate.\"\n\nBackground", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/house-passes-hudson-knott-bill-to-clear-way-for-new-veterans-home-near-fort-bragg", "House Passes Hudson, Knott Bill to Clear Way for New Veterans Home Near Fort Bragg", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation led by U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-09), Fort Bragg\u2019s Congressman, and Brad Knott (NC-13) to clear the way for construction of a new state veterans home near Fort Bragg.\n\n\u201cOur veterans sacrificed to take care of us, and we have a responsibility to take care of them,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cAfter the Fayetteville State Veterans Home closed, 85 veterans were forced to leave their home and relocate across the state, many far away from their families. Today\u2019s passage brings us one step closer to building a new home near Fort Bragg and bringing that care back to our community.\u201d\n\n\"Tens of thousands of veterans call North Carolina\u2019s 13th District home, and they\u2019ve earned care worthy of their service,\u201d said Rep. Knott. \"Since the Fayetteville veterans' home closed in 2024, our state's heroes in central North Carolina have been without a home built for their care. I am proud to work with Congressman Hudson on this bill to advance a new veterans' home in Harnett County, which will provide quality, long-term care for those who served our country.\u201d\n\nThe legislation transfers 20 acres off installation at Fort Bragg to the State of North Carolina, allowing the state to move forward with the permitting and construction process for the new veterans home.\n\nThe former Fayetteville State Veterans Home closed in 2024, displacing 85 veterans, including many with dementia and other disabilities. Hudson has worked with members of the North Carolina congressional delegation and the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to advance plans for a replacement facility, and the legislation is a necessary step in that effort.\n\nHudson spoke on the House floor ahead of passage, urging his colleagues to support the legislation and highlighting the need to restore a veterans home to the Fayetteville and Fort Bragg community.\n\nHudson and Knott were joined by Reps. David Rouzer (NC-07), Don Davis (NC-01), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Addison McDowell (NC-06), Mark Harris (NC-08), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Chuck Edwards (NC-11), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Tim Moore (NC-14) in cosponsoring the legislation.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-urges-cms-expand-access-healthy-food-ma-beneficiaries", "Murphy Urges CMS to Expand Access to Healthy Food for MA Beneficiaries", "2026-09-11", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Gregory F. Murphy", "M001210", "murphy.house.gov", "murphy", "https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., led seven of his colleagues in urging Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz to issue guidance allowing Medicare Advantage plans to provide healthy food as a supplemental benefit for seniors managing chronic conditions.\n\n\"It has become increasingly apparent that healthy food should be part of the solution when we are treating chronic disease,\" said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. \"As a physician, I know that nutrition plays an important role in preventing and managing both acute and chronic illness. Food is medicine. We should be giving seniors the tools they need to stay healthy and out of the hospital, rather than waiting until their conditions become more severe and expensive to treat. CMS can take action within existing authority to make nutritious food more accessible to seniors who need it most.\"\n\nBackground\n\nMedicare Advantage plans currently have authority to offer certain supplemental benefits to beneficiaries. However, access to healthy food benefits is generally limited to enrollees who meet specific eligibility requirements related to their health and risk of hospitalization.\n\nCongressman Murphy and his colleagues are asking CMS to update these rules so more seniors can use nutritious food to help prevent and manage chronic disease, reduce health care costs, and improve quality of life.", 1, "2026-09-12T09:02:30Z", "2026-09-12T09:03:27Z"], ["https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-leads-bipartisan-congressional-delegation-sarajevo-security-conference", "Murphy Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Sarajevo Security Conference", "2026-09-10", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Gregory F. Murphy", "M001210", "murphy.house.gov", "murphy", "https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D, led a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Sarajevo Security Conference over the weekend.\n\n\"As a member of the Helsinki Commission, a Speaker-appointed position, it was my honor to lead a bipartisan delegation to the Sarajevo Security Conference,\" said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. \"I advocated for enhanced Balkan and European engagement in defense and security alongside the United States to support our mutual goals. We must support the democratic process, especially in places like Bosnia. To protect our domestic interests, we must collectively confront with vigor and robust funding the greatest threat to global peace - the sinister axis of China, Russia, and Iran. We must also never forget the horrific genocide of Srebrenica and commit to never allowing such evil to occur again.\"", 1, "2026-09-11T09:25:29Z", "2026-09-11T09:27:08Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-announces-2026-congressional-app-challenge", "Hudson Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge", "2026-09-10", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) announced the 2026 Congressional App Challenge is open to students in North Carolina\u2019s Ninth District.\n\n\u201cNorth Carolina\u2019s students have the creativity and talent to build the next generation of technology,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cThe Congressional App Challenge gives them an opportunity to turn an idea into something real. I look forward to seeing this year\u2019s submissions, and I encourage every eligible student in our district to participate, whether they are an experienced coder or just getting started.\u201d\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge is the official student Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) competition of the U.S. House of Representatives. The nationwide competition encourages students to explore coding and computer science through hands-on experience creating their own app.\n\nThe competition is open to students who are enrolled in middle or high school and live or attend school in North Carolina\u2019s Ninth District. Students may compete individually or in teams of up to four. At least half of the members of a team must live or attend school in the Ninth District. Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of industry professionals from North Carolina\u2019s Ninth District. The winning app will be featured online and may be displayed in the U.S. Capitol.\n\nStudents must register and submit their app through CongressionalAppChallenge.us by 12:00 p.m. ET on Monday, October 26, 2026. The official rules and requirements for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge are available here.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-secures-new-att-service-in-continued-push-for-better-cell-coverage", "Hudson Secures New AT&T Service in Continued Push for Better Cell Coverage", "2026-09-10", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, shares the news of AT&T's expanded wireless service to areas of Moore County following his continued push for better cell service across the community.\n\n\u201cFolks in Moore County have been asking for better cell service, and I\u2019m glad we\u2019re continuing to see progress,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cThis new coverage will help families, businesses, and especially our first responders stay connected when it matters most. I appreciate AT&T working with us after our meeting last month, and I\u2019ll keep working with providers to bring better service to more of our community.\u201d\n\nBeginning Thursday, September 10, AT&T customers will benefit from a new roaming agreement that expands wireless coverage into parts of Moore County where AT&T previously did not provide service. The expanded coverage will serve both AT&T customers and FirstNet subscribers, including first responders who rely on FirstNet to stay connected, especially during emergencies.\n\nThis comes just weeks after Hudson met with AT&T officials in Moore County to discuss areas where residents, businesses, and visitors experience weak signal, dropped calls, and unreliable service. Hudson also discussed opportunities to improve connectivity for first responders and other AT&T customers.\n\nHudson\u2019s work with AT&T follows similar efforts with Verizon. In July, he brought Verizon officials to Moore County to see problem areas firsthand, including a small cell site in Aberdeen and a cell tower near Moore County Airport. In August, Verizon activated the site near Moore County Airport, improving service for customers in the surrounding area.\n\nAs Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Hudson will continue working with AT&T, Verizon, and other providers to improve reliable cell service across Moore County and the Ninth District.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-announces-78-million-eda-funding-hurricane-helene", "Congressman Tim Moore Announces $7.8 Million in EDA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery in Forest City", "2026-09-03", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced $7.8 million in federal funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for Hurricane Helene recovery in Forest City, North Carolina. This EDA investment is estimated to create 28 new jobs and generate over $9 million in private investment.\n\n\u201cWhile our communities in Western North Carolina have made significant progress since Hurricane Helene, there is still important work ahead,\u201d said Congressman Moore. \u201cThis funding will help Forest City build the infrastructure necessary to support economic development and create new jobs. I appreciate President Trump and the EDA for supporting Western North Carolina\u2019s recovery and helping our communities come back stronger.\u201d\n\n$7,798,480 will go to the Town of Forest City, North Carolina for the construction of a new electric substation to support economic development and resilience to address economic distress caused by Hurricane Helene.", 1, "2026-09-04T09:19:37Z", "2026-09-04T09:20:58Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-votes-expand-american-mining-and-reduce-dependence", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Expand American Mining and Reduce Dependence on China", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025, legislation that strengthens domestic mineral production by making the federal permitting process more predictable for American mining and mineral processing projects.\n\n\u201cEverything from our cars and power grid to our factories and weapons systems depends on minerals that have to be mined and processed somewhere. When we make it nearly impossible to produce those resources here at home, we don\u2019t stop mining, we simply push it overseas and become more dependent on countries like China,\u201d said Congressman Harrigan. \u201cThat dependence makes our supply chains more fragile, drives investment and jobs out of the United States, and gives our adversaries leverage over resources our economy and national security depend on. We can maintain strong environmental standards without trapping American projects in years of uncertainty, and this bill gives companies a clearer path to invest, build, and produce here at home.\u201d\n\nThe Protecting Domestic Mining Act permanently adds mining and mineral processing to the sectors eligible for FAST-41, giving qualifying projects access to a coordinated federal permitting process with greater transparency and predictability. The bill also blocks a Biden-era proposed rule that would have narrowed mining eligibility under FAST-41. Projects remain subject to federal environmental requirements, but American producers gain greater certainty that access to the permitting process will not change every time a new administration takes office.", 1, "2026-09-03T09:29:33Z", "2026-09-03T09:31:32Z"], ["https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-delivers-floor-remarks-support-constitutional-amendment", "Congressman Harris Delivers Floor Remarks in Support of Constitutional Amendment to Keep Nine Supreme Court Justices", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Mark Harris", "H001102", "markharris.house.gov", "markharris", "https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) delivered remarks on the House floor in support of H.J. Res. 1, legislation which proposes an amendment of the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.\n\nRep. Harris\u2019s remarks as delivered:\n\n\u201cI rise today in support of H.J. Res. 1, which proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would require the Supreme Court of the United States to be composed of nine justices.\n\n\u201cThis action will uphold the Court\u2019s legitimacy, protect the checks and balances that defend our fundamental freedoms, and ensure that every American\u2019s rights remain protected\u2014regardless of who holds political power.\n\n\u201cFor decades, we have heard calls from those unhappy with the ideological balance of the Supreme Court to \u2018pack the Court.\u2019 The alarming rise of such calls should worry all of us because their objective is not to uphold ethical principles or protect individual rights, but rather to consolidate power and intimidate the Court.\n\n\u201cOur founders understood that liberty cannot survive when power goes unchecked. They therefore built a system of checks and balances, with an independent Supreme Court serving as a critical safeguard for the rights and freedoms of every American. The Court\u2019s role is not to advance a party\u2019s political agenda but to uphold the Constitution and protect liberty\u2014even when doing so means standing apart from the passions of the moment.\n\n\u201cAt a time when the Supreme Court is under ongoing and escalating attacks, Congress can and must act to defend it. I am proud to support this proposed amendment, and I urge all my colleagues to support maintaining the integrity of the Supreme Court.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-03T09:29:33Z", "2026-09-03T09:31:32Z"], ["https://mcdowell.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcdowells-bipartisan-foreign-robocall-elimination-act-advances-through-house", "McDowell\u2019s Bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act Advances Through House Subcommittee", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Addison P. McDowell", "M001240", "mcdowell.house.gov", "mcdowell", "https://mcdowell.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Yesterday, Congressman Addison McDowell's Bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act advanced through the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.\n\nMcDowell introduced the House companion to Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Peter Welch\u2019s (D-VT) legislation. The legislation brings together experts from the federal government and private sector to identify and combat illegal robocalls originating overseas.\n\n\u201cI continuously hear about bad actors targeting seniors through robocalls. Foreign scammers are trying to steal Social Security numbers, bank information, and any other sensitive information they can get their hands on,\u201d said Rep. Addison McDowell. \u201cThe financial security of the American people is extremely important, and Congress cannot ignore this threat. I\u2019m encouraged that the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act has advanced through the subcommittee, and I look forward to getting it through the full Energy and Commerce Committee.\u201d\n\n\"USTelecom applauds the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee for advancing the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act. Every day, the Industry Traceback Group, in its role as the FCC\u2019s registered traceback consortium, traces illegal robocalls to their source. This bill would build on that work by strengthening traceback efforts against illegal robocalls entering the United States from abroad, including those used to perpetrate scams. We thank Reps. McDowell and Morrison for their leadership and urge Congress to move this legislation swiftly so it can be signed into law,\u201d said Brandon Heiner, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at USTelecom, The Broadband Association.\n\nBackground: Millions of Americans are targeted by scam calls each month by bad actors seeking to gain access to individuals\u2019 Social Security Numbers, banking information, or other sensitive information. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has previously estimated that eliminating illegal scam robocalls would provide a public benefit of billions of dollars annually. Legislation like the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act, which was signed into law in 2019, empowered the FCC and telecommunications companies to implement call authentication technologies that could more easily identify and trace back illegal, spoofed calls. This bill builds on the TRACED Act\u2019s success by continuing to harden our telecommunications infrastructure against foreign scammers. In the Senate, this effort is led by Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Peter Welch (D-VT).\n\nWhat the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act does:\n\nCreates an interagency task force comprised of federal agency representatives and seven private sector representatives. The federal agency participants shall be determined jointly by the FCC, FTC, and the Attorney General.\n\nOf the private sector representatives:\n\nThree must have experience in combating unlawful robocalls\n\nOne must be from the U.S. Traceback Consortium\n\nOne must be from a telemarketing business\n\nOne must be from a nonprofit that primarily uses telephone communication\n\nOne must be from a customer advocate organization that specializes in combating unlawful robocalls\n\nRequires the task force to report to the administration and to Congress on suggested ways to improve the federal response to unlawful robocalls made by foreign scammers\n\nRequires the task force to evaluate ways for the DOJ to improve law enforcement\u2019s response to and prevention of unlawful robocalls\n\nStrengthens the TRACED Act by extending the Industry Traceback Group\u2019s (ITG) renewal period from 1 to 3 years and provides further protections for the ITG to go after illegal robocallers.\n\nAllows for a rulemaking so the FCC can consider the introduction of a bond to increase the costs to fraudulent providers who violate the Robocall Mitigation Database.\n\nThe Foreign Robocall Elimination Act now advances to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee for consideration.", 1, "2026-09-03T09:29:33Z", "2026-09-03T09:31:32Z"], ["https://rouzer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3196", "Rouzer Announces $25.1 Million HUD Grant for Fayetteville\u2019s ...", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "David Rouzer", "R000603", "rouzer.house.gov", "rouzer", "https://rouzer.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced today the City of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority (FMHA) have been awarded a $25,115,578 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Fiscal Year 2025 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grant program. The grant will support the transformation of the Murchison Townhouses public housing community into the new mixed-income Murchison Choice Neighborhood.\n\n\u201cThis is a major investment in the future of Fayetteville and, most importantly, in the families who call Murchison home,\u201d said Congressman Rouzer. \u201cThis funding will help bring new housing, stronger infrastructure, and greater opportunities to one of Fayetteville\u2019s historic neighborhoods. I was proud to support the City of Fayetteville\u2019s application, and I\u2019m pleased to see this significant federal investment become a reality.\u201d\n\n\"This Choice award will be a game-changer for the Murchison Road corridor and the families who call it home. For years, our residents have shared their vision for a stronger, safer, more connected neighborhood \u2014 today, that vision starts becoming reality,\u201d said Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin. I want to thank Congressman Rouzer, our Murchison Choice team and every resident who showed up to shape this plan, understanding that this work is about more than what we see today \u2014 it\u2019s about what we\u2019re building for the next generation. Fayetteville is ready to get to work.\"\n\nThe award will leverage more than $531 million in public and private investment to fund the next phase of the Murchison Choice Transformation Plan, a comprehensive strategy to revitalize one of Fayetteville\u2019s most historic neighborhoods through new housing, infrastructure, and community investment.\n\nFayetteville\u2019s grant follows sustained advocacy from Congressman Rouzer and the City\u2019s Congressional delegation. Congressman Rouzer advocated for the City\u2019s application with HUD leadership, including through an April 2026 letter to Secretary Scott Turner in support of the project.\n\nThe project will replace all 60 units at the 56-year-old Murchison Townhouses public housing community while creating 323 new mixed-income apartments across the Murchison Townhouses and Elliott Properties sites. The project will also expand supportive services for residents and support physical improvements throughout the surrounding neighborhood.", 1, "2026-09-04T09:19:37Z", "2026-09-04T09:20:58Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-votes-keep-government-open-protect-critical-national", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Keep Government Open, Protect Critical National Security and Veterans Programs", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2027, legislation that keeps the federal government funded through December 11 while Congress completes work on full-year appropriations. The bill maintains funding for federal agencies largely at current FY2026 levels and prevents disruptions to critical defense, veterans, transportation, and other federal programs.\n\n\u201cKeeping the government open should not be controversial, and neither should getting our debt under control,\u201d said Congressman Harrigan. \u201cThis bill gives Congress the time to finish its work without disrupting paychecks, military readiness, veterans\u2019 services, or basic government functions in the process. But the long-term answer cannot be another cycle of short-term funding bills. We need to use this time to make real choices about spending, cut what isn\u2019t working, and start putting this country on a more responsible fiscal path.\u201d\n\nThe Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act:\n\nKeeps the government open through December 11, 2026, generally maintaining federal programs at FY2026 funding rates while Congress completes the FY2027 appropriations process.\n\nMaintains critical defense operations and national security programs, including targeted flexibility for Navy shipbuilding needs and other defense priorities.\n\nExtends the Defense Production Act and key federal cybersecurity authorities through December 11, preserving important national security tools.\n\nProtects veterans\u2019 health and mental health programs, including rural mental health services, suicide prevention grants, support for family caregivers, and care for certain rural veterans.\n\nContinues housing and homelessness assistance for veterans, including more than $130 million for supportive services for very low-income veteran families through December 11.\n\nKeeps key federal transportation programs running, including funding for highways, public transit, rail, airports, and air service to smaller communities.\n\nThe measure gives Congress additional time to complete the FY2027 appropriations process while maintaining the services and national security functions Americans depend on. Harrigan will continue working toward full-year appropriations that set clear priorities, reduce wasteful spending, and begin the harder work of bringing down the national debt.", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mark-harris-honors-retiring-atf-agent-darren-solomon", "Rep. Mark Harris Honors Retiring ATF Agent Darren Solomon", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Mark Harris", "H001102", "markharris.house.gov", "markharris", "https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) spoke on the House floor to honor Darren Solomon on his retirement following 33 years of dedicated public service, including 26 years as a federal agent. In his remarks, Congressman Harris recognized Solomon\u2019s unwavering patriotism and lifelong commitment to serving his country and community.\n\nRep. Harris\u2019s remarks as delivered:\n\n\u201cNothing is more noble and patriotic than serving our great country, and Darren Solomon exemplifies this spirit. After 33 years of public service, including 26 years as a federal agent, he has officially retired.\n\n\u201cAs a Certified Fire Investigator, Darren spent years uncovering the truth behind how fires occurred and helping provide answers to families during some of their hardest moments. Beyond his own investigations, he dedicated himself to training fellow investigators and passing along his knowledge and expertise to the next generation.\n\n\u201cThroughout his remarkable career, Darren has demonstrated unwavering patriotism, a deep love for his family, and a strong commitment to his community.\n\n\u201cThank you, Darren, for your service; it will never go unnoticed. I am proud to have you as part of the great Eighth District of North Carolina and wish you a well-earned retirement.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-votes-extend-government-funding-avert-shutdown", "Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Extend Government Funding, Avert Shutdown", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House passed H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, to continue federal funding through December 11, 2026. This legislation prevents a September 30, 2026 government shutdown while allowing Congress to continue working on the full-year FY2027 appropriations bills.\n\n\"I'm proud to support this clean, straightforward continuing resolution that protects Americans from the costs of a shutdown and ensures election-year politics don't jeopardize the funding process,\" said Congressman Moore. \"This short-term measure prevents a last-minute funding crisis, guards the critical services Americans rely on, and preserves the path to completing full-year FY27 appropriations without allowing political games to dictate the process.\"\n\nThis legislation continues programs at the funding rates and under the conditions established in the FY2026 appropriations laws. It also preserves funding authority for FEMA disaster relief and continues programs such as WIC, SNAP, flood insurance, small-business lending, and assistance for low-income families.\n\nH.R. 6500 now advances to President Trump\u2019s desk to be signed into law.", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases/knott-votes-condemn-socialism-slams-democrats-refusing-do-same-0", "Knott Votes to Condemn Socialism, Slams Democrats for Refusing to Do the Same", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Brad Knott", "K000405", "knott.house.gov", "knott", "https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) issued the following statement after voting for H.Res 1490, to condemn and denounce socialism in all its forms. No surprise: 194 House Democrats refused to condemn socialism and told the American people they stand squarely with the radical-left agenda. Socialism has no place in America.\n\n\"This shouldn\u2019t be a hard vote to take. Every time socialism has been tried, it has failed miserably, and failed the people it claims to help,\u201d said Congressman Knott. \"House Democrats had a simple choice today, and the vast majority of them chose socialism. That's not leadership. That's surrender to the radical left.\"", 1, "2026-09-03T09:29:33Z", "2026-09-03T09:31:32Z"], ["https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-honors-retiring-atf-agent-darren-solomon", "Congressman Harris Honors Retiring ATF Agent Darren Solomon", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Mark Harris", "H001102", "markharris.house.gov", "markharris", "https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) spoke on the House floor to honor Darren Solomon on his retirement following 33 years of dedicated public service, including 26 years as a federal agent. In his remarks, Congressman Harris recognized Solomon\u2019s unwavering patriotism and lifelong commitment to serving his country and community.\n\nRep. Harris\u2019s remarks as delivered:\n\n\u201cNothing is more noble and patriotic than serving our great country, and Darren Solomon exemplifies this spirit. After 33 years of public service, including 26 years as a federal agent, he has officially retired.\n\n\u201cAs a Certified Fire Investigator, Darren spent years uncovering the truth behind how fires occurred and helping provide answers to families during some of their hardest moments. Beyond his own investigations, he dedicated himself to training fellow investigators and passing along his knowledge and expertise to the next generation.\n\n\u201cThroughout his remarkable career, Darren has demonstrated unwavering patriotism, a deep love for his family, and a strong commitment to his community.\n\n\u201cThank you, Darren, for your service; it will never go unnoticed. I am proud to have you as part of the great Eighth District of North Carolina and wish you a well-earned retirement.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-03T09:29:33Z", "2026-09-03T09:31:32Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-co-leads-bipartisan-bill-track-self-improving-ai", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Track Self-Improving AI", "2026-08-31", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congressman George Whitesides (D-CA-27) in introducing the bipartisan Self-Improving AI Monitoring Act, legislation to help the federal government better understand how quickly the most advanced AI systems are evolving, particularly their ability to conduct research and contribute to the development of new AI systems with limited human involvement.\n\n\u201cAI is moving incredibly fast, and we need a clear picture of what the most advanced systems can actually do,\u201d said Congressman Harrigan. \u201cAs AI begins taking on more of the work involved in developing the next generation of AI, the pace of progress could accelerate dramatically. This bill makes sure we can track those developments without putting new mandates on American companies or getting in the way of innovation.\u201d\n\nThe Self-Improving AI Monitoring Act directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to monitor trends in the ability of advanced AI systems to conduct or assist with AI research and development. It also ensures that when frontier AI companies voluntarily partner with NIST on model evaluations, those agreements include sharing relevant metrics and estimates about how much AI is being used in their internal research and development, including work conducted without human review.\n\nThe legislation creates no new regulatory mandates and keeps participation with NIST voluntary. Congressman Harrigan will continue working to keep the United States at the forefront of artificial intelligence while ensuring policymakers have the information necessary to understand where this technology is headed and what it means for American innovation and national security.", 1, "2026-09-01T09:48:49Z", "2026-09-01T09:49:51Z"], ["https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-celebrates-passage-hr-4499-his-sixth-bill-pass-house", "Congressman Harris Celebrates Passage of H.R. 4499, His Sixth Bill to Pass the House", "2026-08-31", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Mark Harris", "H001102", "markharris.house.gov", "markharris", "https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) celebrated the passage of H.R. 4499, legislation that makes technical corrections to federal statutes and updates references to provisions reclassified to Title 34 of the United States Code, which covers Crime Control and Law Enforcement. The bipartisan legislation is Congressman Harris\u2019s sixth bill to pass the U.S. House of Representatives.\n\nRep. Harris\u2019s remarks on H.R. 4499:\n\n\u201cI rise today in support of H.R. 4499, a bill that makes important technical corrections to our federal statutes and ensures that references in the United States Code remain accurate.\n\n\u201cThe Office of the Law Revision Counsel, or OLRC, is responsible for preparing and publishing the United States Code, which organizes the federal laws enacted by Congress. In 2017, the OLRC moved various laws to Title 34 of the United States Code, which pertains to Crime Control and Law Enforcement. This was done to ensure that our nation\u2019s laws are properly organized.\n\n\u201cH.R. 4499 updates references to these laws throughout the titles of the Code affected by their move to Title 34. While these may be technical changes, they are important for maintaining an accurate and accessible United States Code. I am grateful that Congress is taking action through my bill, as well as the other legislation being considered by the House today, to ensure that our laws accurately reflect the current Code.\n\n\u201cI would like to thank the Office of the Law Revision Counsel for all the work it does, as well as those on the Judiciary Committee who helped address these much-needed changes. I urge all my colleagues to support this important legislation.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-01T09:48:49Z", "2026-09-01T09:49:51Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-announces-more-17-million-fema-funding-rutherford-and", "Congressman Tim Moore Announces More Than $17 Million in FEMA Funding for Rutherford and Mecklenburg Counties", "2026-08-28", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced $17,870,774.13 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support the acquisition of 42 properties in Rutherford and Mecklenburg Counties impacted by Hurricane Helene.\n\n\u201cRecovery from Hurricane Helene is about rebuilding while also making our communities safer for the future,\u201d said Congressman Moore. \"This funding will help Rutherford and Mecklenburg Counties address properties at risk of future flooding and landslides and better protect against future storms. I appreciate President Trump, Secretary Mullin, and the folks at FEMA for continuing to prioritize Western North Carolina's recovery.\u201d\n\n$10,638,923.44 will go to Rutherford County to fund the acquisition and demolition of 23 properties impacted by Hurricane Helene. The acquired properties will be returned to green space and deed restricted to reduce the risk of future damage from flooding and landslides. This funding is authorized under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$400,000 will go to Rutherford County to support management costs associated with the acquisition and demolition of 23 properties impacted by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$6,651,850.69 will go to Mecklenburg County to fund the acquisition and demolition of 19 properties impacted by Hurricane Helene. The acquired properties will be returned to green space and deed restricted to reduce the risk of future damage from flooding and landslides. This funding is authorized under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$180,000 will go to Mecklenburg County to support management costs associated with the acquisition and demolition of 19 properties impacted by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.", 1, "2026-08-29T11:31:28Z", "2026-08-29T11:32:37Z"], ["https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases/edwards-responds-ethics-committee-findings", "Edwards Responds to Ethics Committee Findings", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Chuck Edwards", "E000246", "edwards.house.gov", "edwards", "https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Chuck Edwards sent a letter rebuking the House Ethics Committee's findings that he engaged in sexual harassment and outlining his concerns with the Committee's investigation and conclusions.\n\nIn the letter, Edwards directly challenged the Committee's findings and provided his colleagues with his account of the allegations and the context surrounding the evidence and investigation.\n\nThe Committee concluded that Representative Edwards did not violate federal sexual harassment law; concluded he engaged in no sexual activity with nor propositioned any staff member; and concluded that the allegations in the matter do not implicate quid pro quo sexual harassment. Yet the Committee used third-party testimony, omitted evidence, and made inferences that his conduct \"could\" be perceived as something the evidence itself failed to establish.\n\n\"Sexual harassment is a serious offense. One that deserves to be defined clearly, investigated fairly, and established by evidence\u2014not inference or speculation. I unequivocally reject the Ethics Committee's findings and its conclusion that I engaged in sexual harassment,\" said Congressman Edwards. \"Those conclusions do not accurately reflect the facts or the full context surrounding these allegations. I sent this letter because every Member of Congress deserved to hear directly from me and have the opportunity to review the facts for themselves.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://mcdowell.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcdowell-leads-resolution-honoring-gulf-war-era-veterans-and-fifth-anniversary", "McDowell Leads Resolution Honoring Gulf War-Era Veterans and Fifth Anniversary of Afghanistan Evacuation", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Addison P. McDowell", "M001240", "mcdowell.house.gov", "mcdowell", "https://mcdowell.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced a resolution honoring the millions of American veterans who served during the Gulf War era and commemorating five years since the evacuation of Afghanistan.\n\nApproximately 8.4 million veterans served during the Gulf War era, representing roughly 43 percent of all living American veterans and making them the largest single group of living veterans.\n\n\u201cGulf War-era veterans answered the call to defend our country, confront terrorism, and protect freedom around the world,\u201d said Congressman McDowell. \u201cFor more than three decades, they have stood in defense of our nation through war, terrorism, and uncertainty. We are a safer and stronger nation because of their courage and sacrifice. Five years after the evacuation of Afghanistan, we honor their service and reaffirm a simple promise: America will never forget those who stood in her defense.\u201d\n\nFor more than three decades, members of the United States Armed Forces have served across the Middle East to defend our Nation and its allies. The Gulf War era began with Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991, when American service members liberated Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. They later served in Operation Enduring Freedom to dismantle al-Qaeda, Operation Iraqi Freedom to overthrow the Ba\u2019athist government of Saddam Hussein, and Operation Inherent Resolve in response to the rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.\n\n\u201cThe National Guard remains an essential component of America's Total Force. Thousands of Guardsmen continue to support missions at home and abroad, carrying forward the legacy established by those who served throughout the Gulf War era. This resolution sends an important message that Congress remembers their service, honors their sacrifices, and remains committed to supporting veterans and military families,\u201d said Jon \u201cIce\u201d Eisberg, Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Guard Association of the United States.\n\n\u201cNGAUS thanks Representative McDowell for his leadership on this resolution and urges all Members of the House of Representatives to support H. Res. 1496 to join in recognizing the dedication and courage of Gulf War era veterans. Passage of this resolution will ensure that the service of this generation is properly remembered and that their contributions to our nation's security are never forgotten.\u201d\n\nTomorrow, August 28, 2026, also marks five years since the evacuation of Afghanistan. Among those remembered are the 13 American service members killed in the terrorist attack at Abbey Gate on August 26, 2021, and all those who sacrificed throughout the Gulf War era. American service in the region continues today, as tens of thousands of members of the Armed Forces remain in the Middle East protecting the United States and its allies from the Islamic Republic of Iran.\n\nOriginal Cosponsors: Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) , Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) and Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03).", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-announces-38-million-fema-funding-hurricane-helene", "Congressman Tim Moore Announces $3.8 Million in FEMA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery Projects in Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, and Polk County", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced $3.8 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Helene recovery across Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, and Polk County. Projects include critical sewer repairs, dam restoration, and public assistance.\n\n\u201cWhile it has been nearly two years since Hurricane Helene devastated our communities, significant recovery work remains,\u201d said Congressman Moore. \u201cThis additional funding will help restore necessary infrastructure across Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, and Polk County. I appreciate President Trump, Secretary Mullin, and the folks at FEMA for continuing to prioritize Western North Carolina's recovery.\u201d\n\n$1,810,198.80 will go to the Town of Lake Lure for permanent repairs to the sewer collection system following severe damage from Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$1,555,804.86 will go to the Town of Lake Lure for permanent repairs to the Lake Lure Dam following Hurricane Helene. The repairs include removing and replacing concrete stairs, chain link fence, dam barrel, traffic signs, crossing sign, and embankment restoration. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$312,717.28 will go to Chimney Rock Village to support management of Public Assistance grants as a result of Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$142,298.10 will go to Polk County to support the earthen retention dam and related repairs or replacements following the damage from Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-brings-att-to-moore-county-in-continued-push-for-better-cell-service", "Hudson Brings AT&T to Moore County in Continued Push for Better Cell Service", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SOUTHERN PINES, NC \u2013 This week, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, met with AT&T officials and local leaders in Moore County to discuss areas with poor cell service and continue his push for better coverage across the community.\n\n\u201cFolks in Moore County deserve reliable cell service,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cI\u2019ve made it clear to the major providers I want them here on the ground, seeing the problems firsthand, and working with us on solutions. I appreciate AT&T coming to Moore County to continue the conversation, and I\u2019ll keep working until folks see better service across our community.\u201d\n\nDuring the visit, Hudson discussed areas where residents, businesses, and visitors continue to experience weak signal, dropped calls, and unreliable service. Hudson also heard from AT&T officials about their network in the area and opportunities to improve service for customers in Moore County.\n\nBackground\n\nThe AT&T visit follows Hudson\u2019s July visit with Verizon officials and Southern Pines Mayor Taylor Clement, when Hudson brought the company to Moore County to see poor cell service firsthand. The group toured a small cell site in Aberdeen, met in downtown Southern Pines, and visited a cell tower near Moore County Airport.\n\nThat effort has already produced results. Verizon recently activated the site near Moore County Airport, improving service for Verizon customers in the surrounding area.\n\nHudson previously met with Verizon officials in December 2025 to push for better service in Moore County and across the Ninth District. As Telecom Subcommittee Chairman, Hudson will continue working with AT&T, Verizon, and other providers to improve reliable cell service across Moore County.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-12T09:02:30Z", "2026-09-12T09:03:27Z"], ["https://mcdowell.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcdowell-brings-faith-family-and-community-leaders-together-values-roundtable", "McDowell Brings Faith, Family and Community Leaders Together for Values Roundtable", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Addison P. McDowell", "M001240", "mcdowell.house.gov", "mcdowell", "https://mcdowell.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "KANNAPOLIS, N.C. \u2013 Congressman Addison McDowell today hosted faith, family, education and community leaders for an important discussion in Kannapolis, bringing local voices directly into the conversation on some of the most important issues facing families.\n\nThe discussion focused on parental rights and education, religious liberty, life and pro-family policies, and protecting kids online.\n\nThe \u201cValues Roundtable\u201d marks the third issue-focused roundtable McDowell has led, following his Prosecuting the Poison roundtable focused on fentanyl and drug trafficking and his Agriculture Roundtable focused on the needs of North Carolina farmers and the agriculture industry.\n\n\u201cToday I heard directly from parents, pastors and community leaders about the challenges facing our families,\u201d said Congressman McDowell. \u201cWe discussed issues that are near and dear to my heart - like protecting children from online predators and making sure parents always have a say in their kid\u2019s education. I\u2019m extremely thankful for everyone who joined the conversation. These discussions inform the work I do in Washington.\u201d\n\nMcDowell\u2019s roundtable series brings local leaders together to discuss the issues they see firsthand and take those concerns back to Congress.\n\nValues Roundtable participants included:\n\nTyler Sparks, Shepherding Elder, Two Cities Church\n\nSpencer Martin, College and Missions Pastor, Two Cities Church\n\nSimon Arkley, CEO, The Lantern Project\n\nNick Jarvis, Outgoing Chairman, Davidson County School Board\n\nErica Spivey, Senior Director of Training and Church Mobilization, Baptist Children\u2019s Homes\n\nMaria Adams, Chapter Chair, Guilford County Moms for Liberty\n\nMary Summa, General Counsel, NC Values\n\nMitch Prosser, Vice President, NC Family Policy Council\n\nAndrew Fitzgibbon, Center Director, Greater Charlotte with Adult and Teen Challenge\n\nDr. Bill Pincus, President, NC Right to Life\n\nThe Values Roundtable focused on parental rights, religious liberty, protecting life, supporting families and keeping kids safe online.\n\nMcDowell has supported those priorities in Congress through school choice and parental-rights legislation, Title IX protections for women and girls, conscience protections, pro-life legislation and stronger online safeguards for children.\n\nCongressman Addison McDowell leads a discussion with faith, family, education and community leaders during his Values Roundtable in Kannapolis.\n\nCongressman McDowell hears directly from local leaders about parental rights, religious liberty, pro-family policies and protecting children online.", 1, "2026-08-26T05:33:32Z", "2026-08-26T05:34:56Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-demands-answers-transparency-on-proposed-chatham-county-pipeline", "Hudson Demands Answers, Transparency on Proposed Chatham County Pipeline", "2026-08-24", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) is requesting answers from state and federal officials regarding Enbridge Gas North Carolina\u2019s proposed Chatham County System Expansion Project on behalf of residents whose property and communities could be affected. Hudson sent letters to North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeking additional information about the proposal, the review and permitting process, and how local residents will be heard as the proposed project potentially moves forward.\n\n\u201cChatham County is one of North Carolina\u2019s fastest-growing counties, and I support actions taken to expand our state\u2019s infrastructure amidst robust economic growth. However, any growth should ensure an appropriate amount of time for feedback, public discussion on the proposals, transparency into alternative proposals, rationale for selection of the proposals, and details of engagement with impacted constituencies. Successful growth should not come at the cost of potential community disruption for my constituents,\u201d wrote Rep. Hudson.\n\nBackground\n\nThe proposed project would construct an approximately 28-mile, 12-inch natural gas pipeline running from the Siler City area toward Moncure, crossing the Haw River. The project remains in the design and survey phase, and a final route has not yet been determined.\n\nResidents have raised concerns about potential impacts to private property, farms, waterways, and the rural character of their communities. They have also sought greater information about alternative routes under consideration and how public input will factor into the final route.\n\nIn his letters, Hudson asked:\n\nGovernor Stein to provide details about the state\u2019s engagement with the local community and efforts to address residents\u2019 concerns. Read the full letter to Governor Stein here.\n\nNCDEQ to outline its jurisdiction over the proposal, any permits or certifications that may be required, the standards it will use to review the project, and how impacts to waterways and wetlands and concerns from affected landowners will be considered. Read the full letter to NCDEQ here.\n\nThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to explain its anticipated role in reviewing the proposal, any permits or approvals that may be necessary, how potential impacts to waterways and wetlands will be evaluated, and what opportunities local stakeholders will have to participate in the process. Read the full letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers here.", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-introduces-army-quantum-readiness-act-advance-military", "Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Army Quantum Readiness Act to Advance Military Technology", "2026-08-21", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.R. 10130, the Army Quantum Readiness Act, which would direct the U.S. Army to develop a long-term initiative to prepare for the integration of the next generation of military technology, including quantum computing, sensing, networking, and quantum-enabled AI.\n\n\u201cAmerica's adversaries are investing heavily in emerging technologies, and we cannot afford to fall behind,\u201d said Congressman Moore. \u201cThis bill supports the Army in preparing for the technologies that will define the future of national defense. By maintaining America\u2019s technological edge, we can strengthen our cyber capabilities and ensure our military remains the most capable fighting force in the world.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, this legislation:\n\n\u2022 Establishes the Army Quantum Readiness and Advanced Computing Initiative to prepare the Army for the integration of quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum networking, and quantum enabled artificial intelligence into future operations.\n\n\u2022 Assesses the infrastructure needed to support these emerging technologies, including secure facilities, power capacity, cooling systems, and other operational requirements.\n\n\u2022 Evaluates opportunities to accelerate the acquisition and deployment of quantum technologies for military applications.\n\n\u2022 Develops a workforce strategy to recruit, train, and retain personnel with expertise in quantum technologies.\n\n\u2022 Launches pilot demonstration activities for post quantum cybersecurity and resilient networking.\n\n\u2022 Requires the Secretary of the Army to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 270 days outlining infrastructure investment recommendations, workforce requirements, and any legislative authorities needed to accelerate the Army's quantum readiness.", 1, "2026-08-22T05:24:59Z", "2026-08-22T05:26:16Z"], ["https://rouzer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3163", "Rouzer Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge for NC-07 ...", "2026-08-17", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "David Rouzer", "R000603", "rouzer.house.gov", "rouzer", "https://rouzer.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) is excited to announce the 2026 Congressional App Challenge is now open for submissions. The annual competition is open to all middle and high school students across North Carolina\u2019s Seventh Congressional District to showcase their creativity, coding skills, and innovative ideas.\n\nStudents must register online and submit their apps no later than October 26, 2026.\n\n\u201cThe Congressional App Challenge gives students a chance to turn big ideas into something tangible,\u201d said Congressman Rouzer. \u201cEvery year, I\u2019m inspired by the talent and creativity of our students, and I\u2019m excited to see what this year\u2019s winner creates!\u201d\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge gives students an opportunity to design and create their own app for web, PC, tablet, mobile device, robotics, or any other platform of their choice. The winner will have their app featured in the U.S. Capitol, receive an invitation to the #HouseOfCode reception on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and an opportunity to have their app patented at no cost.\n\nTo be eligible, students must be enrolled in middle or high school and either live or attend school in North Carolina\u2019s Seventh Congressional District. Students can use the district lookup tool to confirm their eligibility.\n\nStudents may participate individually or as part of a team of up to four students. For team submissions, at least half of the team members must be eligible to participate in the district where the app is submitted.", 1, "2026-08-20T05:28:41Z", "2026-08-20T05:29:58Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-introduces-gate-act-protect-us-national-laboratories", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces GATE Act to Protect U.S. National Laboratories from Foreign Adversaries", "2026-08-14", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Guarding American Technology from Exploitation (GATE) Act, legislation to strengthen security at U.S. National Laboratories by restricting access for nationals of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba. The legislation is the House companion to legislation introduced by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR).\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s National Laboratories are home to some of the most sensitive and valuable research in the world, and the same countries working to steal American technology should not have routine access to the facilities developing it,\u201d said Congressman Harrigan. \u201cChina, Russia, Iran, and North Korea have spent years targeting American innovation to close the technological gap with the United States. The GATE Act puts a clear safeguard around critical American research while preserving access when our own counterintelligence professionals determine it serves the national interest.\u201d\n\n\u201cScientists from our adversaries like Russia and China should be nowhere near our national laboratories,\u201d said Senator Tom Cotton. \u201cForeign nationals in our country\u2019s most sensitive labs pose a clear threat to our national security and should end immediately.\u201d\n\nThe GATE Act prohibits covered foreign nationals from accessing National Laboratory facilities, information, or technology as visitors or long-term assignees, while exempting U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. The legislation allows the Secretary of Energy to grant a waiver only after consultation with Department of Energy intelligence officials and senior FBI counterintelligence officials, and only when the benefits to the United States outweigh the national security and economic risks.\n\nThe legislation also requires the Department of Energy to notify Congress within 30 days of granting a waiver and disclose the individual\u2019s country of origin, the timeline of the decision, and the specific justification for allowing access. Congressman Harrigan will continue working to protect American research and intellectual property and prevent foreign adversaries from exploiting taxpayer-funded innovation.", 1, "2026-08-15T05:23:20Z", "2026-08-15T05:24:50Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-helps-secure-new-verizon-cell-service-near-moore-county-airport", "Hudson Helps Secure New Verizon Cell Service Near Moore County Airport", "2026-08-14", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SOUTHERN PINES, NC \u2013U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, announced Verizon has activated a new cell site near Moore County Airport, improving service for Verizon customers in the surrounding area.\n\n\u201cFolks in Moore County have told me loud and clear they need better cell service, and I\u2019m glad we\u2019re seeing results,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cWhen Mayor Clement raised these concerns, I brought Verizon to Moore County to see the problems firsthand. I appreciate Verizon following through and getting this site online, and I\u2019ll keep working with providers to improve service across our community.\u201d\n\nThe new service comes just weeks after Hudson visited the site near Moore County Airport with Verizon officials and Southern Pines Mayor Taylor Clement as part of his push for better cell service across the county.\n\nBackground\n\nIn July, Hudson brought Verizon officials to Moore County to see areas with poor cell service firsthand and hear directly from Mayor Clement about problems residents, businesses, and visitors were experiencing.\n\nDuring the visit, Hudson and Clement toured a small cell site in Aberdeen, met with Verizon officials in downtown Southern Pines, and visited the cell tower near Moore County Airport that has now been activated.\n\nHudson previously met with Verizon officials in December 2025 to push for better service in Moore County and across the Ninth District. Hudson looks forward to continuing to work with Verizon and other providers to ensure that the Moore County community has the reliable, high-speed service it needs.", 1, "2026-08-15T05:23:20Z", "2026-08-15T05:24:50Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-introduces-resolution-honoring-shelby-permanent-home", "Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Resolution Honoring Shelby as Permanent Home of American Legion World Series, Recognizing 100 Years", "2026-08-14", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.Res. 1482, the American Legion World Series Resolution, which recognizes 100 years of American Legion Baseball and the American Legion World Series and honors Shelby, North Carolina for serving as the permanent home of the American Legion World Series.\n\n\u201cSince 2011, the American Legion World Series has been a welcomed tradition in Shelby and across Cleveland County,\u201d said Congressman Tim Moore. \u201cAs we celebrate 100 years of American Legion Baseball, this milestone reminds us of the lasting impact this event has both on and off the field. It teaches young athletes the value of hard work, sportsmanship, and patriotism. I\u2019m grateful to the volunteers, coaches, and families who make this event such a source of pride for our community and continue to honor the legacy of our veterans.\u201d\n\nThe 2026 American Legion World Series, held August 13 through August 18, 2026 at Veterans Field in Shelby, marks the 100th anniversary of the first American Legion World Series, a milestone reflecting a century of service to American communities and to the young athletes who have worn the American Legion uniform.", 1, "2026-08-15T05:23:20Z", "2026-08-15T05:24:50Z"], ["https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400180", "Foxx Announces U.S. Service Academy Day", "2026-08-13", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Virginia Foxx", "F000450", "foxx.house.gov", "foxx", "https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "ELKIN, N.C. \u2013 The Office of Congresswoman Virginia Foxx will hold a U.S. Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 12th, from 1-3PM at Surry Community College\u2019s Elkin Center at 1461 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC 28621. Representatives from all five U.S. Service Academies will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on their respective application processes. This event is open to all students, parents, counselors, and educators in North Carolina\u2019s 5th District.\n\nTo aid in seating logistics, please RSVP by Thursday, September 10th to NC05serviceacademy@mail.house.gov. For questions about the U.S. Service Academy Day, please call Simon Connolly in Congresswoman Foxx\u2019s Mayodan District Office at (336) 778-0211. Information about obtaining a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy is also available here.", 1, "2026-08-14T06:13:05Z", "2026-08-14T06:14:08Z"], ["https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases/knott-suozzi-introduce-right-worship-act-stop-harassment-houses-worship", "Knott, Suozzi Introduce the Right to Worship Act to Stop Harassment at Houses of Worship", "2026-08-07", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Brad Knott", "K000405", "knott.house.gov", "knott", "https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13), alongside Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03), introduced the Right to Worship Act, a bill that would establish a 100\u2011foot buffer zone around houses of worship during services and make it unlawful to knowingly disrupt those services or impede people from attending. The bill sets civil fines and authorizes individuals, the U.S. Attorney General, and state attorneys general to sue violators.\n\n\"Today, many Americans are unable to worship without fear of harassment, assault, or other forms of intimidation. The right to worship freely is foundational to our nation and was one of the motivations for its founding. No American should ever feel that their choice is between worshiping in fear and not worshiping at all,\u201d said Congressman Knott. \"The Right to Worship Act protects peaceful speech while restoring essential protections for Americans by empowering worshipers against those who seek to intimidate them. I look forward to this bill becoming law and appreciate the many contributions made through bipartisan, bicameral work.\"\n\n\u201cExercising your right to worship should not require you to exhibit particular courage as you enter your synagogue, church, mosque, temple, mandir, or gurdwara,\u201d said Congressman Suozzi. \u201cI will always stand up for people\u2019s right to protest peacefully, but attendees of religious services should not be harassed, threatened, intimidated, or targeted for practicing their faith. I am proud to lead this bipartisan and bicameral Right to Worship Act that both protects free speech and the freedom to worship.\u201d\n\nWhat the Bill Does\n\nCreates a civil prohibition against knowingly disrupting access or participation in religious services held in a house of worship.\n\nEstablishes a buffer zone of 100 feet at a house of worship, one hour before and one hour after a scheduled services.\n\nFor this law to be applicable, an individual or group must knowingly engage in conduct that would reasonably be known to disrupt a religious service and prevent individuals from attending.\n\nAs such, the bill targets conduct, such as blocking doorways, loud interference that meaningfully interrupts worship, or threats that may affect or deter attendance.\n\nPeaceful expression through speech remains protected provided it does not impact one\u2019s religious liberties as described above\n\nCivil Penalties and Enforcement\n\nEstablishes a civil fine structure that increases with each offense, beginning at $2500 and up to $10,000 per violation.\n\nCreates a right of action for the aggrieved to seek appropriate recompense, which can include, but is not limited to injunctive relief by the court for the aforementioned behavior, monetary damages, or legal costs. State Attorney Generals may also pursue civil action on behalf of their constituents.\n\nSenators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.\n\nYou can find the bill text here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-announces-new-legislative-director", "Murphy Announces New Legislative Director", "2026-08-05", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Gregory F. Murphy", "M001210", "murphy.house.gov", "murphy", "https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., announces that Hannah King will take on the role of Legislative Director.\n\n\"Hannah is a veteran on Capitol Hill and a highly respected professional in health policy space,\" said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. \"I am proud to announce she will serve as my Legislative Director, leading my team in Washington. Hannah has a wealth of experience leading the fight to improve American healthcare during a very consequential time in Congress. She possesses exceptional leadership qualities and will be a valuable asset to my office. I look forward to her being a part of the team and the meaningful work ahead.\"\n\nBackground\n\nBefore joining the office, Hannah King served as Legislative Director for Congressman Bob Onder, M.D., as Senior Legislative Assistant handling health policy for Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., and as Legislative Assistant for former Congressman Phil Roe, M.D.", 1, "2026-08-06T07:37:31Z", "2026-08-06T07:38:34Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/delivering-140-million-for-north-carolina-supporting-our-troops-and-strengthening", "Delivering $140 Million for North Carolina, Supporting Our Troops, and Strengthening America", "2026-08-04", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Dear friend,\n\nAs Fort Bragg\u2019s Congressman, making sure our servicemembers and their families have the pay, resources, and support they deserve is one of my top priorities.\n\nThat\u2019s why I voted to pass this year\u2019s National Defense Authorization Act. The bill expands support for servicemembers, strengthens our industrial base, and delivers major wins for Fort Bragg and defense projects in North Carolina.\n\nThrough the bill, I was able to secure more than $140 million in project authorizations for our district and state, resulting in one of the highest funding totals secured by any House member. I also helped secure additional investments at Fort Bragg and new legislative protections for special operators carrying out critical missions.\n\nHere is a closer look at what we accomplished.\n\nDelivering for Fort Bragg and North Carolina\n\nFort Bragg is home to some of the most elite warfighters in the world, serving as our nation\u2019s global response force and undertaking critical missions all over the world. Therefore, it is imperative these warriors and their families have the best facilities, equipment, and support possible so they can maintain readiness and get the job done.\n\nThis year, I secured $65 million for a Special Operations Forces ammunition supply point and $6.4 million for a Special Operations Forces battalion operations facility at Fort Bragg. I also secured $69 million for an aircraft maintenance hangar for the North Carolina National Guard.\n\nTogether, those projects total more than $140 million for North Carolina.\n\nI also helped secure additional investments, including:\n\n$50 million for a Special Operations Forces training facility at Fort Bragg\n\n$31 million for an aircraft maintenance hangar at Fort Bragg\n\n$10.5 million for reliable backup power at Fort Bragg\n\n$2.5 million for defense innovation in North Carolina\n\nThe bill also supports needed construction and maintenance at Fort Bragg and bolsters North Carolina\u2019s defense innovation and industrial base.\n\nAs long as I have the honor of serving as Fort Bragg\u2019s Congressman, I will keep fighting to give our servicemembers everything they need to complete their missions and come home safely.\n\nProtecting Our Special Operators\n\nOur special operators carry out some of the most dangerous and sensitive missions in the world. They and their families should never have to worry someone will expose their identities and put a target on their backs.\n\nEarlier this year, I introduced the Special Operator Protection Act of 2026 after identifying information about a servicemember involved in a sensitive military operation was posted publicly.\n\nFollowing my months-long push, this year\u2019s defense bill includes new protections for special operators and other military personnel serving in sensitive units. Anyone who intentionally exposes an identity the government is actively working to keep secret could face prison time and fines.\n\nThis is an important step in the right direction, but my work is not finished. I will keep pushing for stronger protections for the personal information of our servicemembers and their families.\n\nGiving Our Troops the Resources They Need\n\nThe men and women who put on the uniform make tremendous sacrifices to defend our country.\n\nThis year\u2019s defense bill gives every servicemember a pay raise. That means more money in the pockets of military families working to pay their bills, buy groceries, and raise their children.\n\nOur servicemembers deserve more than our gratitude. They deserve competitive pay, good housing, reliable child care and the best equipment in the world.\n\nThat is why the bill also invests $1.8 billion in new barracks and family housing, while improving education and child care for military families. When our troops know their loved ones are taken care of at home, they can focus on the mission ahead.\n\nRebuilding America\u2019s Military Strength\n\nThe threats facing our country are growing. China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are watching closely for any sign of weakness.\n\nPeace comes through strength. We prevent wars by making sure our enemies know America has the troops, weapons, and industrial strength to defeat any threat.\n\nThis year\u2019s defense bill replenishes depleted weapons stockpiles, strengthens America\u2019s missile defense, and speeds up the development of new technology. It also expands American defense manufacturing, opens the door to more small businesses, and creates skilled jobs here at home.\n\nAt the same time, the bill cuts nearly $30 billion in wasteful, Biden-era programs and pushes the Pentagon toward a clean financial audit. Every defense dollar should help our troops, strengthen readiness, or keep America safe.\n\nA strong military begins with strong servicemembers and the American workers who build their equipment. House Republicans and I are making sure America can out-build, out-innovate, and out-produce any enemy.\n\nMore Work on the House Floor\n\nThe defense bill was not the only important work we completed over the past couple of weeks.\n\nI was proud the House passed my bipartisan DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act. People with Down syndrome enrich our families and communities in so many ways. My bill strengthens federal research into Down syndrome and related health conditions so people living with it can lead longer, healthier lives and reach their full potential.\n\nHouse Republicans also passed legislation to help Americans with disabilities who want to enter or return to the workforce. Outdated federal rules can punish people for trying to work by putting the benefits they still need at risk. This bill allows Social Security to test better approaches while protecting the income and benefits of everyone who volunteers to participate.\n\nWe also passed a budget resolution, taking the first step toward legislation focused on military preparedness, American agriculture, and election integrity. The House has now directed committees to begin developing legislation to replenish critical weapons stockpiles, support the farmers who feed our country, and ensure only American citizens vote in American elections.\n\nI am working to secure each of those basic priorities.\n\nWhether it is giving our troops a raise, strengthening Fort Bragg, protecting special operators, or helping Americans build a better life, my focus remains the same: delivering results for the people I represent and keeping our country safe.\n\nUntil next time,\n\nRichard Hudson", 1, "2026-08-05T07:37:37Z", "2026-08-05T07:38:44Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-led-push-delivers-new-protections-for-special-operators-in-annual-defense", "Hudson-Led Push Delivers New Protections for Special Operators in Annual Defense Bill", "2026-08-03", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Fort Bragg\u2019s Congressman, applauded the inclusion of new protections for Special Operations Forces and other personnel serving in sensitive military units in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The provision follows a months-long push by Hudson to protect servicemembers from the intentional disclosure of information that could expose their identities, endanger their families, or compromise sensitive military missions.\n\n\u201cOur special operators take on some of the most dangerous missions in the world to keep us safe. They and their families should never have to worry someone will expose their identities and put a target on their backs,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cAs Fort Bragg\u2019s Congressman, I introduced legislation to strengthen these protections, and I\u2019m glad this year\u2019s NDAA takes an important step in the right direction. I will keep working to make sure our servicemembers and their families have the strongest protections possible.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nEarlier this year, Hudson, alongside U.S. Representative Pat Harrigan (NC-10), introduced H. R. 7136, the Special Operator Protection Act of 2026, following an incident in which identifying information about a servicemember involved in a sensitive military operation was posted publicly. U.S. Senator Ted Budd introduced a companion measure in the U.S. Senate.\n\nH. R. 7136 would make it a federal crime to knowingly publish restricted personal information about Special Operations Forces, certain servicemembers and Department of War personnel involved in sensitive activities, and their immediate family members when the information is intended to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate violence.\n\nThe NDAA provision advances the same goal through a different legal framework by extending existing federal protections for covert identities to certain servicemembers and Department of War personnel involved in sensitive units or activities. It applies criminal penalties when someone intentionally exposes an identity the government is actively working to conceal.\n\nHudson will continue pushing for the broader protections in his Special Operator Protection Act, including safeguards for the personal information of covered servicemembers and their immediate families.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-04T07:35:49Z", "2026-08-04T07:37:27Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-announces-passport-fair-north-carolinas-14th-district", "Congressman Tim Moore Announces Passport Fair for North Carolina\u2019s 14th District", "2026-07-31", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced his office is hosting a three-day passport fair with the U.S. Department of State across North Carolina\u2019s 14th Congressional District.\n\n\u201cI'm glad to bring these passport services to Belmont, Cornelius, and Shelby, so it's easier for folks to apply for a new passport or renew an existing one,\u201d said Congressman Moore. \u201cThis fair is a great opportunity to complete the passport application process with on-site assistance from my office and the U.S. Department of State.\u201d\n\nThe passport fair will be at the following times and locations:\n\nWednesday, August 12th\n\n10am-5pm\n\nGaston College - Kimbrell Campus Auditorium\n\n7220 Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, NC 28012\n\nThursday, August 13th\n\n10am-5pm\n\nThe Town of Cornelius Town Hall - Assembly Room\n\n21445 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031\n\nFriday, August 14th\n\n10am-5pm\n\nCleveland Community College \u2013 Speaker Tim Moore Advanced Technology Center, Room 7170\n\n1750 E Marion St, Shelby, NC 28152\n\nTo participate, attendees must bring:\n\nUnsigned application form (available at travel.state.gov/passportforms)\n\nCheck or money order made payable to the U.S. Dept. of State (debit cards, credit cards, and Apple/Google/Samsung Pay also accepted)\n\nProof of identification (and a photocopy)\n\nPassport photo\n\nCertified evidence of U.S. citizenship (and a photocopy)", 1, "2026-08-01T07:27:26Z", "2026-08-01T07:28:22Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-introduces-bipartisan-hud-disaster-information", "Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Bipartisan HUD Disaster Information Improvement Act", "2026-07-30", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.R. 9992, the HUD Disaster Information Improvement Act, which would facilitate disaster relief information sharing between Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Small Business Administration (SBA). This bipartisan legislation is co-led by Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07).\n\n\u201cIn the wake of Hurricane Helene, it became clear that we need better coordination between agencies to get disaster assistance to communities faster,\u201d said Congressman Tim Moore. \u201cThe GAO and HUD\u2019s Inspector General have identified serious challenges with data sharing, duplication-of-benefits determinations, and improper payments. This legislation strengthens transparency and coordination between agencies, helping reduce waste, fraud, and abuse while ensuring disaster relief gets to folks more efficiently.\u201d\n\n\u201cEach year, families across the country face more frequent and more intense severe weather and natural disasters. In Colorado, we recently saw historic fires sweep across the state, destroying homes, communities, and lives. It\u2019s important that we have an all-hands-on deck approach to how we respond to these disasters so communities can rebuild,\u201d said Rep. Brittany Pettersen. \u201cI am proud to co-lead this bipartisan legislation with Rep. Moore. Our bill lays out a clearer path for how HUD can work seamlessly with FEMA and the SBA to support families and businesses when a disaster strikes. When Americans are facing their hardest moments, they deserve to know that their government is responsive and standing with them.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the HUD Disaster Information Improvement Act would require HUD to enter into a memorandum of understanding with FEMA and SBA to share disaster relief data to improve efficiency and mitigate waste, fraud, and abuse. HUD would be required to submit a report to Congress on the increased collaboration between the agencies and the effectiveness of the enhanced information sharing.", 1, "2026-07-31T07:49:23Z", "2026-07-31T07:50:48Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-urges-usps-provide-answers-clear-path-waco-post-office", "Congressman Tim Moore Urges USPS to Provide Answers, Clear Path to Waco Post Office Reopening", "2026-07-29", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) wrote a letter calling on the U.S. Postal Service to provide answers and a clear timeline for reopening the Waco Post Office, which has remained closed since sustaining damage that forced a temporary relocation of mail service to Cherryville.\n\n\u201cWhile I appreciate that the Postal Service moved quickly to repair the structural damage, this arrangement is not a viable long-term solution,\u201d Congressman Moore wrote in the letter. \u201cThe Cherryville location does not have sufficient P.O. boxes to accommodate the approximately 400 customers who depend on Waco for their primary mail delivery. For many of these residents, their post office box is their only reliable means of receiving mail...They deserve dependable service and direct communication from the Postal Service about what comes next.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-30T07:32:48Z", "2026-07-30T07:34:08Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-co-leads-bipartisan-bill-modernize-americas-electric", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Modernize America's Electric Grid and Lower Energy Costs", "2026-07-24", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congressman George Whitesides (D-CA-27) in introducing the Lowering Energy Costs through Grid Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation to accelerate upgrades to America's aging electric grid by modernizing existing transmission infrastructure, reducing permitting delays, and expanding the capacity of the nation's electric grid.\n\n\"The future of AI, advanced manufacturing, and American energy dominance all depends on one thing: reliable, affordable electricity,\" said Congressman Harrigan. \"Our electric grid wasn't built for the demands we're placing on it today. This bill takes a smarter approach by upgrading the infrastructure we already have instead of waiting a decade to build from scratch, delivering more power, lower costs, and a stronger, more resilient grid.\"\n\nThe Lowering Energy Costs through Grid Modernization Act helps utilities deliver more electricity over existing transmission corridors by deploying advanced conductors that can significantly increase capacity without building entirely new power lines. The legislation also streamlines permitting for upgrades within existing rights-of-way and encourages investment in technologies that improve grid reliability while reducing congestion and lowering costs for consumers.\n\nCongressman Harrigan will continue advancing policies that strengthen America's energy security, expand affordable and reliable power generation, and ensure the nation's infrastructure can support the next generation of economic growth, technological innovation, and national defense.", 1, "2026-07-25T07:13:44Z", "2026-07-25T07:15:09Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-introduces-safe-rural-act-strengthen-flood-resilience", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces SAFE Rural Act to Strengthen Flood Resilience in Rural Communities", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Sustainable and Flood Resilient Engineering for Rural Areas (SAFE Rural) Act, bipartisan legislation to expand access to FEMA flood resilience funding for rural communities and remove barriers that too often prevent small towns from preparing before disaster strikes. Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Harrigan as the bill's original co-lead.\n\n\"Communities across western North Carolina know better than anyone that rebuilding after a flood is always harder and more expensive than preparing beforehand. The problem is that too many rural communities never get the chance to prepare because they don't have the staff or resources to navigate Washington's grant process. The SAFE Rural Act changes that by making it easier for small towns to access the funding they need to strengthen critical infrastructure before the next disaster hits. That's a smarter use of taxpayer dollars, and it's how we build more resilient communities for the long haul,\" said Congressman Harrigan.\n\n\u201cRural communities are often the first to feel the impacts of severe weather and flooding, but they don\u2019t always have the resources to prepare,\u201d said Congressman Eric Sorensen. \u201cThe SAFE Rural Act helps level the playing field by making sure small towns and rural areas have the tools and funding they need to protect their families, infrastructure, and communities before disaster strikes.\u201d\n\nThe SAFE Rural Act has earned the support of leading organizations representing engineers, floodplain managers, and resilience experts:\n\n\u201cSmall, rural and under-resourced communities often lack the funding and capacity to build resilience before disaster strikes, and BRIC's competitive grant model too often leaves them behind. AFCA applauds Congressman Harrigan and Congressman Sorensen for their introduction of the SAFE Rural Act. This bipartisan proposal would empower states to steer proactive resilience investment where it's needed most with fewer bureaucratic hurdles, and deliver dedicated funding for rural and under-resourced communities,\u201d said Julie Seger, Federal Advocacy & Policy Director at AFCA.\n\n\"Rural, Tribal, and U.S. territorial communities are often among the most vulnerable to severe flooding and its devastating impacts. By expanding access to hazard mitigation funding, encouraging the use of modern engineering practices and helping underserved communities overcome barriers to project delivery, the SAFE Rural Act will help these communities to better protect their residents, critical infrastructure systems, and local economies while reducing the long-term costs of disaster recovery,\u201d said Marsha Anderson Bomar, President of the American Society of Civil Engineers.\n\n\"The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) is proud to support the SAFE Rural Act in addressing one of the shortcomings of existing pre-disaster hazard mitigation programs - equal opportunity for rural areas and Tribal nations. By using proven approaches to provide technical assistance and funding to these communities and avoiding known pitfalls in existing programs, the SAFE Rural Act allows funding to be flexibly used for locally identified and prioritized flood hazard mitigation efforts. We' ve long known that the benefits of hazard mitigation actions far exceed their costs. By directing a small part of the Disaster Relief Fund towards hazard mitigation, the SAFE Rural Act compels responsible stewardship of these taxpayer dollars by enabling long-term community flood resilience,\u201d said Chad Berginnis, Executive Director of ASFPM.\n\n\u201cThe National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA) strongly supports the Sustainable and Flood Resilient Engineering for Rural Areas Act (SAFE Rural Act) and urges Congress to pass it without delay. Rural communities, Tribal lands, and U.S. territories often face the greatest flood risks and the least capacity to access federal mitigation funding. The SAFE Rural Act fixes this by establishing a dedicated, formula-based funding stream within the BRIC program, capitalized by a 2 percent set-aside from the FEMA Disaster Relief Fund. It streamlines applications for small projects, waives cost-share requirements for economically distressed communities, and builds state and local capacity through the Community Assistance Program. Every dollar invested in pre-disaster resilience saves many more in post-disaster recovery. This legislation reflects that reality, and NAFSMA is proud to support it,\u201d said Sunny Simpkins, Executive Director of NAFSMA.\n\nThe SAFE Rural Act establishes a dedicated rural flood resilience fund within FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program to provide formula-based funding for eligible rural communities, Tribal governments, and U.S. territories. The legislation streamlines applications for smaller projects, expands technical assistance, and helps communities invest in flood mitigation projects before disasters occur, reducing long-term recovery costs while strengthening critical infrastructure.\n\nThe SAFE Rural Act has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration.", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-votes-ban-congressional-stock-trading", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Ban Congressional Stock Trading", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), an original cosponsor of the Stop Insider Trading Act, voted in favor of H.R. 7008, legislation to prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing individual stocks while serving in office and strengthen transparency requirements for stock sales.\n\n\"Congress shouldn't be playing the stock market while writing the laws, which is why I haven't touched individual stocks since coming to Congress and why Americans expect better from Washington,\" said Congressman Harrigan. \"If we're asking the American people to trust us with the power to write the rules, they should never have to wonder whether those same rules are being used for personal financial gain.\"\n\nThe Stop Insider Trading Act prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing individual stocks while in office, while continuing to allow diversified investment funds, blind trusts, and certain other exempt investments. The legislation also requires advance public disclosure before covered individuals sell individual stocks and establishes meaningful penalties for violations.\n\nCongressman Harrigan has consistently supported stronger ethics standards in Congress and has not traded individual stocks since taking office. As an original cosponsor of the Stop Insider Trading Act, he believes restoring public trust requires holding Members of Congress to the same standard Americans expect from anyone entrusted with public office.", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-votes-fy27-ndaa-secures-five-key-wins-strengthen", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes for FY27 NDAA, Secures Five Key Wins to Strengthen Military Readiness", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that strengthens America's military while including five provisions authored by Harrigan to improve military readiness, secure critical defense supply chains, and modernize the Armed Forces.\n\n\"The world isn't getting any safer, and our military can't afford to prepare for yesterday's fight. This year's NDAA strengthens the industrial base that underpins our national defense, invests in the technologies that will shape the next generation of warfare, and delivers meaningful improvements for our servicemembers and their families. I'm especially proud that it includes several provisions I fought for to help the Department of Defense move faster, operate smarter, and stay ahead of our adversaries,\" said Congressman Harrigan.\n\nAmong the provisions secured by Congressman Harrigan are:\n\nMilitary Right to Repair, bipartisan legislation ensuring the Department of Defense has access to the technical data needed to maintain and repair mission-critical equipment without being dependent on contractor monopolies.\n\nDeployable Nuclear Power for INDOPACOM, directing the Department of Defense to deploy a transportable nuclear microreactor in the Indo-Pacific by 2030 to provide reliable power for expeditionary operations.\n\nBan on Chinese-Manufactured Optical Fiber, prohibiting the Department of Defense and its contractors from procuring or using optical fiber produced or controlled by entities under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China.\n\nRepair by Replacement Reform, strengthening the Department of Defense's ability to sustain equipment in the field by improving how replacement parts are procured and maintained.\n\n6.8mm NATO Standardization, directing the Department of Defense to pursue NATO standardization of next-generation 6.8x51mm ammunition to improve interoperability and logistics among allied forces.\n\nBeyond Congressman Harrigan's provisions, the FY27 NDAA rebuilds America's defense industrial base by expanding domestic manufacturing capacity, restoring critical stockpiles, strengthening shipyards, and supporting the defense workforce. It also strengthens nuclear deterrence and missile defense, accelerates the development of emerging technologies such as hypersonics, quantum computing, and autonomous systems, provides a 5 to 7 percent pay raise for servicemembers, improves military housing and childcare, and advances reforms to eliminate waste and improve Pentagon accountability.\n\nThe FY27 NDAA now moves to the Senate, where differences between the House and Senate versions will be reconciled before final consideration by Congress.", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-applauds-house-passage-budget-reconciliation-30-framework", "Congressman Harris Applauds House Passage of Budget Reconciliation 3.0 Framework", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Mark Harris", "H001102", "markharris.house.gov", "markharris", "https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) issued the following statement in response to the House passage of H. Con. Res. 113, a resolution that begins the budget reconciliation 3.0 process.\n\n\u201cSince the beginning of this Congress, House Republicans have been united in getting our country back on track and delivering on the mandate entrusted to us by the American people,\u201d said Congressman Harris. \u201cWithout a single Democrat vote, we have used the budget reconciliation process to pass the largest tax cut in American history and fund the law enforcement agencies tasked with securing our border.\n\n\u201cBy passing this third budget resolution, we are taking the first step toward ensuring the brave men and women who defend our nation have the tools, resources, and support they need to carry out their missions and keep the American people safe. We are also advancing commonsense measures to restore confidence in our elections and provide assistance to the farmers and producers who sustain our nation\u2019s food supply.\n\n\u201cThe Senate should now build on the work of the House without delay so we can advance these critical priorities and seize the opportunity of our Republican majority to make our nation stronger, safer, and more prosperous.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nH. Con. Res. 113 unlocks the budget reconciliation process, allowing Congress to advance legislation with a simple majority vote in the Senate and avoid the 60-vote threshold.\n\nThe resolution contains budgetary instructions totaling up to $95 billion across four House committees.\n\nIt instructs the House Armed Services Committee to develop legislation providing up to $60 billion for military operations, readiness, service member pay, and critical munitions investments. It also instructs the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence to develop legislation providing up to $13 billion for intelligence-related activities that protect the nation.\n\nThe resolution instructs the Committee on House Administration to develop legislation providing up to $10 billion to advance election integrity measures included in the SAVE America Act.\n\nIt also instructs the House Committee on Agriculture, on which Congressman Harris serves, to develop legislation providing up to $12 billion in economic assistance for American farmers and food producers and help ensure the nation\u2019s food supply remains secure and affordable.\n\nDuring consideration of H. Con. Res. 113, 211 House Democrats voted against moving forward with the framework to strengthen our national defense, secure our elections, and support American farmers.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-applauds-house-passage-fy27-national-defense-authorization", "Congressman Harris Applauds House Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Mark Harris", "H001102", "markharris.house.gov", "markharris", "https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) applauded House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the annual legislation that sets national defense policy and authorizes funding for the United States military.\n\n\u201cThe first and foremost responsibility of the federal government is to provide for the common defense and protect the American people,\u201d said Congressman Harris. \u201cAt a time of growing threats from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and terrorist organizations around the world, America must have the military strength and industrial capacity necessary to deter our adversaries and defend our interests at home and abroad.\n\n\u201cThis legislation rebuilds America\u2019s arsenal by strengthening domestic manufacturing, securing critical supply chains, replenishing our munitions stockpiles, and investing in the capabilities our warfighters need to carry out their missions. It also supports our service members and their families through increased military pay and important investments in housing, education, and childcare.\n\n\u201cFor decades, the National Defense Authorization Act has reflected a bipartisan commitment to putting our national security first. Today\u2019s vote reflects the unfortunate political reality that 205 House Democrats opposed the annual defense legislation necessary to maintain America\u2019s military readiness and protect our nation.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nH.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, authorizes $1.15 trillion for national defense priorities to strengthen America\u2019s military, revitalize the defense industrial base, support service members and their families, and advance President Trump\u2019s Peace Through Strength agenda.\n\nThe FY27 NDAA focuses on rebuilding America\u2019s Arsenal of Freedom by expanding domestic defense production, strengthening critical supply chains, reducing barriers for small businesses and innovative companies, and creating new opportunities for America\u2019s skilled technical workforce.\n\nThe legislation authorizes multiyear procurement for critical weapons systems, accelerates the production and acquisition of munitions, and invests in the ships, aircraft, combat vehicles, missile defenses, autonomous systems, hypersonic weapons, and other capabilities American warfighters need to deter and defeat emerging threats.\n\nThe bill supports service members and military families by authorizing a 5% to 7% pay increase, investing more than $1.8 billion in military barracks and family housing, expanding access to on-base childcare, and increasing the Family Separation Allowance for deployed service members.\n\nThe FY27 NDAA strengthens American deterrence against China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and terrorist organizations while supporting key allies and partners around the world. It also continues military support for law enforcement operations along the southern and maritime borders.\n\nThe legislation cuts nearly $30 billion in wasteful spending, including funding for inefficient and underperforming programs, while advancing reforms intended to reduce fraudulent payments and move the Department of War toward a full and clean audit.\n\nUnder the rule governing consideration of H.R. 8800, the text of the House-passed SAVE America Act will be added to the legislation before it is transmitted to the Senate. The SAVE America Act requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and establishes voter identification requirements for federal elections.\n\nH.R. 8800 passed the House by a vote of 216-212.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-applauds-passage-congressional-stock-trading-ban-voter-id", "Murphy Applauds Passage of Congressional Stock Trading Ban & Voter ID", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Gregory F. Murphy", "M001210", "murphy.house.gov", "murphy", "https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, to prohibit Members of Congress, spouses, and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks, as well as H.R. 9368, the Voter ID Act, which was included, to require voters to show a photo ID when they cast a ballot for an election for federal office.\n\n\"As members of Congress, we are elected to serve our constituents with integrity and not for self-benefit,\"said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.\"Members and their families should not use the office for financial gain. We must root out perceptions of corruption to preserve faith in our federal government, and even the appearance of impropriety stands in the way of that pursuit. This commonsense reform is overdue, and I look forward to continuing to advocate for it to become law.\n\nLikewise, free and fair elections are fundamental to American democracy. We require photo identification to open a bank account or purchase alcohol; it should be requisite to vote in federal elections, a sacred exercise in our democracy. Confidence in our elections is the bedrock of trust in governance and our nation's leaders. We must never cease to improve access to voting and election integrity.\"", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-applauds-passage-fy27-national-defense-authorization-act", "Murphy Applauds Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Gregory F. Murphy", "M001210", "murphy.house.gov", "murphy", "https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation authorizes $1.15 trillion for fiscal year 2027.\n\n\"I am pleased that Congress has passed a National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 that empowers our military to safeguard the United States and takes care of our troops,\"said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.\"This package is a historic investment in our armed forces to prepare us against threats to our nation and to improve the quality of life for service members and their families. I am honored to represent some of our nation\u2019s greatest warfighters at Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Stations Cherry Point and New River. North Carolina\u2019s 3rd District will benefit greatly from the more than $647 million in funding secured for military construction projects on our bases and $70 million in Impact Aid that will help our military community.\"\n\nThird District Victories | By the Numbers:\n\nCamp Lejeune:\n\nAmphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Shelters: $24,140,000.\n\n10th Marines Operational Complex: $77,520,000.\n\nAmmunition Supply Point Upgrade: $15,451,000.\n\nCombat Water Survival Training Facility: $141,880,000.\n\nMarine Raider Battalion Operations Facility: $80,000,000.\n\nMarine Raider Operational Support Facility: $72,000,000.\n\nMCAS Cherry Point:\n\nAircraft Maintenance Hangar: $47,560,000.\n\nCH-53K Gearbox Repair and Test Facility: $17,941,000.\n\nF-35 Sustainment Center: $89,181,000.\n\nMaintenance Facility & Marine Air Group HQs: $62,575,000.\n\n2D Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Maintenance and Operations Facilities Design: $19,390,000.\n\nTotal for NC-03 Military Construction Initiatives in FY2027: $647.6 MILLION\n\nHighlights", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-votes-pass-house-budget-resolution-secure-elections", "Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Pass House Budget Resolution to Secure Elections, Strengthen National Defense, and Support Farmers", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) voted to pass H. Con. Res. 113, the Budget Resolution. This legislation safeguards elections, supports troops, and strengthens America\u2019s food supply.\n\n\u201cAmericans overwhelmingly support voter ID, yet not every state has enacted strong election integrity laws like North Carolina,\" said Congressman Moore. \u201cThis resolution outlines a framework to finally secure our elections, deliver critical assistance to American farmers, and strengthen our national defense. It advances reforms like voter ID across all fifty states, giving Americans confidence that their elections are secure, and provides supplemental funding to ensure baseline military readiness and strengthen American Agriculture.\u201d\n\nWatch Congressman Moore\u2019s floor speech here.\n\nH. Con. Res. 113 now advances to the Senate.", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-votes-strengthen-americas-military-through-fy27-national", "Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Strengthen America's Military Through FY27 National Defense Authorization Act", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that ensures America's military readiness and sets defense policy for the coming year. The FY27 NDAA authorizes funds to revitalize our defense industrial base, accelerate next generation technologies, and build on quality-of-life improvements for our service members and their families.\n\nIncluded in the bill is Congressman Tim Moore's (NC-14) amendment establishing the Army Quantum Readiness and Advanced Computing Initiative to better prepare the Army for the technology race.\n\n\"Our service members face threats unlike any in a generation. We must ensure America remains the strongest and most capable fighting force in the world,\" said Congressman Moore. \"The National Defense Authorization Act strengthens American deterrence by restoring and modernizing depleted stockpile and providing our service members with a well-deserved pay raise.\"\n\nSpecifically, this legislation will:\n\n\u2022 Support a 5 to 7 percent pay raise for all service members while improving housing, education, and childcare for military families.\n\n\u2022 Strengthen military readiness by rebuilding critical weapons stockpiles and expanding the nation's defense industrial base.\n\n\u2022 Accelerate the development and deployment of next generation technologies, including quantum computing, hypersonics, autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence.\n\n\u2022 Strengthen America's deterrence against adversaries such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea by investing in the forces and capabilities needed to maintain a strong U.S. military.\n\n\u2022 Improve efficiency at the Department of War by streamlining operations, reducing wasteful spending, and strengthening financial accountability.", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://murphy.house.gov/index.php/media/press-releases/murphy-applauds-passage-congressional-stock-trading-ban-voter-id", "Murphy Applauds Passage of Congressional Stock Trading Ban & Voter ID", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Gregory F. Murphy", "M001210", "murphy.house.gov", "murphy", "https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, to prohibit Members of Congress, spouses, and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks, as well as H.R. 9368, the Voter ID Act, which was included, to require voters to show a photo ID when they cast a ballot for an election for federal office.\n\n\"As members of Congress, we are elected to serve our constituents with integrity and not for self-benefit,\"said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.\"Members and their families should not use the office for financial gain. We must root out perceptions of corruption to preserve faith in our federal government, and even the appearance of impropriety stands in the way of that pursuit. This commonsense reform is overdue, and I look forward to continuing to advocate for it to become law.\n\nLikewise, free and fair elections are fundamental to American democracy. We require photo identification to open a bank account or purchase alcohol; it should be requisite to vote in federal elections, a sacred exercise in our democracy. Confidence in our elections is the bedrock of trust in governance and our nation's leaders. We must never cease to improve access to voting and election integrity.\"", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-votes-for-fort-bragg-wins-in-annual-defense-bill-secures-over-140-million-for", "Hudson Votes for Fort Bragg Wins in Annual Defense Bill, Secures Over $140 Million for North Carolina", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which delivers significant new funding and protections for Fort Bragg and defense projects across North Carolina. Hudson delivered more than $140 million through the bill, ranking near the top of all House members in total authorizations awarded, while helping secure additional investments for Fort Bragg.\n\n\"As Fort Bragg\u2019s Congressman, making sure our soldiers and their families have the resources they need is a top priority,\" said Rep. Hudson. \"Through this year's NDAA, I was able to deliver critical funding for facility maintenance upgrades, promote statewide innovation, and enhance the safety and wellbeing of my soldiers and their families at Fort Bragg. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to take up this legislation quickly and look forward to the President signing this bill into law.\"\n\nThe $140.4 million in project authorizations Hudson secured includes:\n\n$65,000,000 for a Special Operations Forces Ammunition Supply Point at Fort Bragg\n\n$6,400,000 for a Special Operations Forces Battalion Operations Facility at Fort Bragg\n\n$69,000,000 for an Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Addition and Alteration for the North Carolina National Guard\n\nThe FY27 NDAA also includes the following priorities that Congressman Hudson helped secure for Fort Bragg and North Carolina:\n\n$50,000,000 for Special Operations Forces Operational Training Facility at Fort Bragg\n\n$31,000,000 for Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at Fort Bragg\n\n$10,500,000 for Microgrid and Backup Power Reauthorization at Fort Bragg\n\n$2,500,000 for defense innovation in North Carolina\n\nLanguage to protect the identities of special operators and other personnel involved in critical military activities by making the unauthorized disclosure of their identities subject to prison time and fines\n\nLanguage to support military construction and facilities maintenance at Fort Bragg\n\nLanguage to support North Carolina companies working in the defense space\n\nThe FY27 NDAA authorizes $1.15 trillion in national defense discretionary spending to revitalize our defense industrial base, strengthen American deterrence, and support our service members. This legislation presents a conservative approach to national security, explicitly focusing on policy changes and the authorization of funds that will enhance military lethality, restore fiscal discipline, and support President Trump\u2019s \"Peace through Strength\u201d agenda. By securing supply chains, expanding domestic manufacturing, developing our skilled technical workforce, and reducing procurement costs, the FY27 NDAA is focused on \u201cRebuilding the Arsenal of Freedom\u201d to restore the American defense industrial base to global preeminence.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-07-29T07:41:48Z", "2026-07-29T07:42:57Z"], ["https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-applauds-house-passage-continuing-resolution-prevent", "Congressman Harris Applauds House Passage of Continuing Resolution to Prevent Another Democratic Shutdown", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Mark Harris", "H001102", "markharris.house.gov", "markharris", "https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Tonight, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) applauded House passage of H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027. The legislation would continue federal funding through December 4, 2026, while Congress completes work on the full-year FY2027 appropriations bills.\n\n\u201cAmericans cannot afford another manufactured Democratic shutdown,\u201d said Congressman Harris. \u201cTonight, nearly every House Democrat went on the record as the party of chaos, putting political games ahead of the American people. This was a clean, straightforward continuing resolution to keep the government open beyond the September 30 funding deadline and ensure that the paychecks, benefits, and essential services hardworking Americans rely on are not held hostage once again.\n\n\u201cHouse Republicans are doing our job. This short-term extension keeps the government operating while we continue working to pass responsible, full-year appropriations bills and advance President Trump\u2019s America First agenda. The Senate must now act quickly and send this legislation to the President\u2019s desk.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nH.R. 9770 passed the House by a vote of 220\u2013205, with 213 Republicans and six Democrats voting in favor.\n\nThis Congress, Democrats have repeatedly used government funding deadlines to hold the American people hostage to their partisan demands, resulting in a 43-day government shutdown, a four-day partial shutdown, and a 75-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. H.R. 9770 acts early to prevent another manufactured funding crisis and protect the American people from further disruption.\n\nThe legislation maintains current funding for federal programs and does not allow agencies to begin most new programs or expand existing activities during the continuing resolution.\n\nH.R. 9770 also protects essential services and programs, including disaster response, wildfire suppression, WIC, SNAP, TANF, flood insurance, small-business lending, and assistance for low-income families.\n\nThe House Appropriations Committee has advanced all 12 fiscal year 2027 funding bills.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-votes-extend-government-funding-prevent-partisan", "Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Extend Government Funding, Prevent Partisan Shutdown", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House passed H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, to continue federal funding through December 4, 2026. This legislation prevents a September 30, 2026 government shutdown while allowing Congress to continue working on the full-year FY2027 appropriations bills.\n\n\"This clean, straightforward continuing resolution keeps the government open, protects our national security, and ensures election-year politics don't jeopardize the funding process,\" said Congressman Moore. \"The House advanced all FY27 appropriations bills through committee and passed three full-year funding bills, but Senate inaction has put that progress at risk. This short-term measure prevents a last-minute funding crisis, protects the critical services Americans rely on, and preserves the path to completing full-year FY27 appropriations without allowing political games to dictate the process.\"\n\nThis legislation keeps the federal government open by continuing funding at current FY26 levels. It also preserves funding authority for disaster response and continues programs such as WIC, SNAP, flood insurance, small-business lending, and assistance for low-income families.\n\nH.R. 9770 now advances to the Senate.", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-bill-to-advance-down-syndrome-research-passes-house", "Hudson Bill to Advance Down Syndrome Research Passes House", "2026-07-20", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) applauded House passage of the bipartisan DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act, legislation he introduced to strengthen Down syndrome research and improve health outcomes for people living with the condition.\n\n\u201cPeople with Down syndrome enrich our families and communities in so many ways,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cI\u2019m proud the House passed my bill to support research that can help them live longer, healthier lives and reach their full potential without barriers standing in their way.\u201d\n\nThe legislation formally authorizes the National Institutes of Health\u2019s (NIH) INCLUDE Project, which supports research into Down syndrome and health conditions that often occur alongside it. It also requires NIH to coordinate its Down syndrome research, avoid duplicating existing work, consult with patient advocates, and report to Congress on its research and how it can improve medical care.\n\nHudson was joined by U.S. Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) in introducing the legislation.\n\nA previous version of the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act passed the House unanimously during the 118th Congress.\n\nIn May of 2024, Hudson was one of two honorees who receivedthe Global Down Syndrome Foundation\u2019s Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award for their work in Congress to support those with Down syndrome.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-07-21T07:32:02Z", "2026-07-21T07:33:33Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigans-bipartisan-next-generation-geothermal-research-and", "Congressman Pat Harrigan's Bipartisan Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act Passes House", "2026-07-20", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Pat Harrigan's (NC-10) bipartisan Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, co-led with Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06). The legislation directs the Department of Energy to accelerate research, development, and commercialization of next-generation geothermal technologies capable of dramatically expanding America's supply of reliable, baseload energy.\n\nAmerica has an enormous source of reliable, around-the-clock energy sitting right beneath our feet, and we\u2019re only beginning to tap its potential,\u201d said Congressman Harrigan. \u201cNext-generation geothermal could transform how we power our homes, businesses, and growing manufacturing sector while helping lower energy costs for hardworking American families. But getting there requires continued innovation. This bipartisan bill helps bridge the gap between research and commercialization, strengthens our energy security, and keeps America at the forefront of the next generation of energy technology. I\u2019m proud to see it pass the House.\n\nThe Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act establishes a dedicated Department of Energy research program focused on supercritical and closed-loop geothermal systems, expands testing capabilities, and creates a Next-Generation Geothermal Center of Excellence to accelerate commercialization and workforce development. Supercritical geothermal wells have the potential to produce more than seven times the energy of conventional geothermal wells, while next-generation geothermal technologies could ultimately provide up to 90 gigawatts of reliable electricity across the United States.\n\nHaving passed the House, the legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-announces-more-49-million-fema-funding-hurricane-helene", "Congressman Tim Moore Announces More Than $4.9 Million in FEMA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery Projects in NC-14", "2026-07-17", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced more than $4.9 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Helene recovery across North Carolina's 14th District. Projects include critical infrastructure repairs, utility restoration, and debris removal.\n\n\u201cThis funding is an important step forward in the recovery from Hurricane Helene,\u201d said Congressman Moore. \u201cFrom debris removal in Burke County to utility repairs in Chimney Rock, this funding will help restore critical infrastructure and support the work that remains ahead. I appreciate President Trump, Secretary Mullin, and the folks at FEMA for helping ensure Western North Carolina\u2019s recovery keeps moving forward.\u201d\n\n$2,566,448.10 will go to Chimney Rock Village for permanent water and sewer line repairs following severe damage from Hurricane Helene. These repairs include replacing damaged sewer and force mains, installing new manholes and lift stations, upsizing storm drainage, restoring pavement, and implementing erosion control measures. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$1,537,543.93 will support debris removal operations throughout Burke County following Hurricane Helene. The project will remove approximately 19,603 cubic yards of vegetative debris from private property sites across the county under the Private Property Debris Removal Program, helping reduce safety hazards and support ongoing recovery efforts. This funding is authorized under Section 407 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$605,074.86 will go to the City of Morganton to support pump station electrical repair or replacement due to severe damage caused by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$143,419.42 will go to the Town of Lake Lure to replace building contents, vehicles, and barges damaged by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$108,756.26 will go to Polk County to repair or replace roadways, embankments, and culverts as a result of Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.", 1, "2026-07-18T06:58:50Z", "2026-07-18T07:00:34Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congressman-pat-harrigan-pens-op-ed-how-congress-can-lower-americans", "ICYMI: Congressman Pat Harrigan Pens Op-Ed on How Congress Can Lower Americans' Energy Bills", "2026-07-17", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014In a new op-ed for Breitbart, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) argues that Washington is sitting on one of the most effective tools to lower Americans' energy bills, but outdated tax rules are preventing it from being fully utilized. He explains how his bipartisan Nuclear Rate Stabilization Act would remove unnecessary barriers to nuclear investment, accelerate the construction of new reactors, strengthen American energy security, and help deliver lower electricity costs for families.\n\nYou can read the full piece here or below.\n\nWashington Is Sitting on the Cure for High Energy Bills; It\u2019s Called Nuclear\n\nEvery month, families across the United States open their electric bill and brace themselves. Prices keep climbing, and too often the explanation they get is a shrug and a reference to \u201cthe grid.\u201d What they are rarely told is that Washington already has a tool sitting on the shelf that could bring real relief, and it is the tax code itself standing in the way of using it.\n\nThat tool is nuclear energy. It is the most powerful source of electricity on earth, it produces zero emissions, and a single reactor can run reliably for decades, providing the kind of steady baseload power that solar and wind simply cannot match on their own. If we are serious about energy independence and lower bills, nuclear has to be part of the answer. The problem is not the technology. The problem is the paperwork.\n\nCongress already passed a clean energy investment tax credit worth 30 to 50 percent of construction costs for new nuclear projects. On paper, that should be a game changer. In practice, outdated accounting rules force utilities to stretch that credit out over the full 40-year life of a reactor, diluting its value to almost nothing in the years when it actually matters, when a plant is being built and rates are being set. On top of that, the credits tied to nuclear construction cannot be sold or transferred to outside investors, unlike credits for battery storage and other clean energy projects. That leaves utilities sitting on paper value they cannot use, while the capital they need to build the reactor stays out of reach.\n\nThis is not a partisan problem, and it should not have a partisan solution. That is why I introduced the Nuclear Rate Stabilization Act alongside Congressman Jimmy Panetta, a Democrat from California. Our bill gives nuclear projects the same opt-out from these normalization rules that battery storage projects already have, and it allows those tax credits to be transferred to third parties. In plain terms, it lets the incentives Congress already approved actually reach the people they were designed to help: ratepayers.\n\nThe Nuclear Energy Institute and companies like Elementl Power have already voiced support, because they see the same bottleneck utilities do every day. Projects that could be moving forward are instead stuck waiting on financing that a simple fix to the tax code would unlock. Every year that passes without this fix is another year of reactors that do not get built, jobs that do not get created, and savings that never reach a family\u2019s monthly bill.\n\nWe are entering an era of surging electricity demand, driven by manufacturing growth and a push to bring American industry back home. Meeting that demand with reliable, clean, American-made power is not optional; it is a necessity for both our economy and our national security. Nuclear energy is how we do that without sacrificing reliability or handing more leverage to foreign energy suppliers.\n\nThe Nuclear Rate Stabilization Act will not build a single reactor on its own. But it clears away a bureaucratic obstacle that has been quietly strangling nuclear construction for years. It is a small fix with a large payoff: more reactors built, more American jobs created, and lower energy bills for the families who have waited long enough for relief. Congress should pass it without delay.\n\nPat Harrigan is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a degree in nuclear engineering. He now represents North Carolina\u2019s 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.", 1, "2026-07-21T07:32:02Z", "2026-07-21T07:33:33Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-introduces-legislation-stop-chinas-acquisition", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces Legislation to Stop China's Acquisition of American Aviation Companies", "2026-07-16", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), alongside original cosponsor Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), introduced H.R. 9707, the General Aviation Protection (GAP) Act, legislation to close national security gaps that have allowed Chinese state-backed entities to acquire more than 20 American general aviation companies over the past two decades.\n\n\"Walk into any regional airport in this country and you'll see a Cirrus on the tarmac, sleek, American-made, flying the flag. What you won't see is that the company building it has been owned by China's state-controlled AVIC since 2011, the same conglomerate that builds fighter jets and drones for the PLA. And Cirrus isn't the only one. For two decades, Chinese entities have been quietly buying up American aviation companies, absorbing our engineers, our manufacturing know-how, and our FAA certifications the whole time, and Washington never built a system to catch it. This bill is that system,\" said Congressman Harrigan.\n\n\"Protecting America's aviation industry from bad actors is essential to our national security and economic competitiveness,\u201d said Congressman Mackenzie. \u201cForeign adversaries, especially the Chinese Communist Party, should not be allowed to exploit gaps in our laws to gain access to sensitive technologies, critical infrastructure, or the innovative companies that help keep our nation safe. The General Aviation Protection Act takes a commonsense approach to addressing CCP interference in the general aviation sector by strengthening oversight of foreign investments. This legislation will help to ensure that the security and integrity of our aircraft are protected, and that the American people can continue to rely on a robust domestic aviation sector.\u201d\n\nChinese entities linked to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, a company already designated as a Chinese military company, have made more than 20 acquisitions of American general aviation manufacturers, engine producers, avionics developers, and flight schools since 2005. These companies build the engines, airframes, and avionics that feed directly into military pilot training and America's defense supply chain.\n\nThe GAP Act creates a new mandatory CFIUS review category for these acquisitions, with a rebuttable presumption of prohibition for Chinese-linked or foreign adversary-controlled buyers. It also extends CFIUS jurisdiction to aviation real estate near military installations, directs the reclassification of dual-use aviation technologies, closes the outbound investment gap, mandates audits of foreign-controlled avionics for hidden backdoors, and cuts off federal funding to any aviation company controlled by a foreign adversary.", 1, "2026-07-17T07:15:58Z", "2026-07-17T07:17:05Z"], ["https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-leads-effort-protect-snap-retailer-fraud", "Congressman Harris Leads Effort to Protect SNAP from Retailer Fraud", "2026-07-16", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Mark Harris", "H001102", "markharris.house.gov", "markharris", "https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) led a group of his House Republican colleagues in a letter to Acting Administrator Shiela Corley urging the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prioritize experience, specialized personnel, advanced technology, and proven results as it selects a contractor to investigate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) retailer fraud.\n\n\u201cSNAP is a vital lifeline for millions of Americans, and every dollar should help a family put food on the table, not benefit those who exploit the program,\u201d said Congressman Harris. \u201cWith SNAP retailers processing approximately $236 million in taxpayer-funded transactions every day, we have a responsibility to ensure those dollars reach the people who need them most.\n\n\u201cI applaud the Trump Administration and Secretary Rollins for their aggressive work to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in SNAP. As the FNA and USDA move forward with this important contract, we are urging the agency to build on that work by selecting a contractor best equipped to hold bad actors accountable and protect taxpayer-funded benefits for the people they are intended to serve.\u201d\n\nCongressman Harris was joined in sending the letter by Representatives Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Mary Miller (IL-15), Keith Self (TX-03), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Randy Fine (FL-06), Ralph Norman (SC-05), and Derrick Van Orden (WI-03).\n\n\u201cHard-working taxpayers deserve to know their dollars are feeding families who truly need help, not lining the pockets of bad actors gaming the system. With USDA estimating over $3 billion lost to waste, fraud, and abuse in SNAP annually, FNA cannot afford to get this contract wrong. I'm proud to join Congressman Mark Harris in calling on USDA to select a contractor with the expertise, technology, and accountability needed to root out fraud and protect the integrity of SNAP for the families who depend on it,\u201d said Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01).\n\n\u201cMore than $3 billion in taxpayer dollars is lost to SNAP waste, fraud, and abuse every year. We need aggressive oversight and zero tolerance for anyone exploiting this program. I have full confidence that the USDA under Secretary Rollins will put an end to the abuse,\u201d said Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15).\n\n\u201cFor far too long, millions of taxpayer dollars have been lost to welfare fraud. Programs like SNAP were created to help our most vulnerable, not to be exploited by those gaming the system. President Trump and the American people have made it clear that rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse is a top priority. Every taxpayer dollar should be protected and used for its intended purpose, and I fully support every effort to ensure it is,\u201d said Congressman Wesley Hunt (TX-38).\n\n\u201c\u200bI\u2019m proud to stand with Congressman Harris and our colleagues to protect the integrity of the SNAP program. We must crack down on retailer fraud and ensure taxpayer dollars go to feeding American families \u2014 not to bad actors gaming the system. This is about accountability, and I\u2019m glad we\u2019re fighting for it together,\u201d said Congressman Randy Fine (FL-06).\n\n\u201cJust recently, a South Carolina woman was accused of stealing more than $76,500 in SNAP benefits from hardworking taxpayers. With our nation facing more than $39 trillion in debt and counting, we cannot continue allowing fraudsters to exploit federal programs. I commend the Trump Administration\u2019s ongoing nationwide efforts to crack down on these illegal activities, and I urge the Department of Agriculture to take a hard look at this critical program to strengthen oversight and ensure the integrity of SNAP remains protected,\u201d said Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05).\n\n\u201cI was raised by a single mother and grew up in abject rural poverty. My family relied on food stamps, so I know firsthand how important SNAP is for families who truly need it. Organized SNAP fraud steals resources from the people who truly need them and undermines confidence in a critical program. I'm proud to join this effort to hold bad actors accountable, and ensure these benefits reach the American families they're intended to serve,\u201d said Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03).\n\nKey excerpts from the letter include:\n\n\u201cSNAP fraud is not a new problem, but it remains a persistent and costly one. In 2025, USDA estimated that over $3 billion per year is being lost to waste, fraud, and abuse in SNAP.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe also suggest centralizing this critical work under a singular contract rather than dividing SNAP retailer investigation duties between several unique entities to help reduce inefficiencies, maintain adequate oversight, and maximize the impact of the work being done.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe feel strongly that SNAP benefits should go to Americans in need, not to bad actors exploiting a program intended to feed the most vulnerable among us.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nOn June 10, 2026, USDA\u2019s Food and Nutrition Administration issued a solicitation seeking a contractor to provide SNAP Retailer Investigations Services.\n\nMore than 37 million individuals and families redeem SNAP benefits at stores nationwide each month.\n\nSNAP-authorized retailers process more than $90 billion in taxpayer-funded transactions annually, or approximately $236 million each day.\n\nIn May 2025, based on SNAP eligibility data received by 29 states, USDA estimated that at least $3 billion per year was being lost to potential waste, fraud, and abuse in SNAP.\n\nRead the full text of the letter here.\n\nRead the Washington Reporter\u2019s exclusive coverage of the letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-17T07:15:58Z", "2026-07-17T07:17:05Z"], ["https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-co-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-prevent-ai-increasing-prior", "Murphy Co-Introduces\u00a0Bipartisan Legislation\u00a0to Prevent AI Increasing\u00a0Prior Authorization Denials", "2026-07-16", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Gregory F. Murphy", "M001210", "murphy.house.gov", "murphy", "https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., M.D., introduced the Protecting Patients from Automated Denials Act, bipartisan legislation to establish safeguards on the use of artificial intelligence in Medicare Advantage prior authorization decisions.\n\n\"Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare at the speed of light, but we must protect the physician-in-the-loop,\" said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. \"While advancements in diagnostics, research, and administrative work will advance medicine in incredible ways, the value of a trained physician and sentient influence cannot be eroded. This is especially important for prior authorization decisions - patients are not merely numbers on a spreadsheet. We cannot allow greedy health insurers to utilize AI to deny healthcare to those in need. I am proud to lead on this issue by establishing sensible guardrails that ensure the proliferation of AI in the field of medicine does no harm.\"\n\nBackground", 1, "2026-07-17T07:15:58Z", "2026-07-17T07:17:05Z"], ["https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases/edwards-advances-fy27-national-security-and-state-department-funding-bill", "Edwards Advances FY27 National Security and State Department Funding Bill", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Chuck Edwards", "E000246", "edwards.house.gov", "edwards", "https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Edwards voted to pass the FY27 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill to strengthen America's national security and support key allies.\n\nThe FY27 National Security and State Department bill strengthens America's position abroad by supporting key allies like Israel, Taiwan, Jordan, and Egypt while confronting threats from Communist China, Iran, drug cartels, and other adversaries. The legislation refocuses foreign assistance on advancing U.S. national security and economic interests, while ensuring our international partners do their fair share.\n\nAdditionally, the bill cuts wasteful spending, increases oversight of foreign assistance programs, and ensures taxpayer dollars are spent on policies and programs that make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.\n\nAs Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, Congressman Edwards played a key role in advancing the legislation through the appropriations process.\n\n\"America's foreign policy should put the interests of the American people first,\u201d said Congressman Edwards.\u201cThis bill strengthens our national security, supports our allies, counters our adversaries, and ensures taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. As Vice Chairman of the National Security and State Department Appropriations Subcommittee, I'm proud to help advance legislation that reinforces America's leadership abroad while demanding greater accountability for every dollar we spend.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-co-leads-bipartisan-bill-give-parents-better-tools", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Give Parents Better Tools to Manage Children's Screen Time", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congressman George Whitesides (D-CA-27) in introducing the Tracking Online Time And Limits Screen Time (TOTAL Screen Time) Act, bipartisan legislation directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a voluntary technical standard that would allow parents to set one screen time limit across phones, tablets, computers, gaming consoles, televisions, and other devices while protecting privacy and minimizing unnecessary data sharing.\n\n\"Parents know exactly how frustrating this is. You can set limits on your child's phone, but then they move to a tablet, a gaming console, or the TV and you're right back where you started,\" said Congressman Harrigan. \"The technology already exists to help families manage screen time, it just doesn't work together. This bill brings everyone to the table to develop one voluntary standard that gives parents a simple, consistent way to manage screen time across devices without sacrificing privacy or creating another government mandate.\"\n\nRather than creating new federal regulations, the TOTAL Screen Time Act brings together technology companies, child safety advocates, medical professionals, privacy experts, and standards organizations to develop a voluntary, cross-platform technical standard. The goal is simple: make it easier for parents to set one screen time limit that works across the devices their children use every day, while protecting cybersecurity and preventing the creation of a centralized database of children's activity.\n\nCongressman Harrigan will continue working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance practical, bipartisan solutions that strengthen families, protect children online, and ensure technology empowers parents instead of making their jobs harder.", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-votes-support-national-security-and-america-first", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Support National Security and America First Foreign Policy Priorities", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, legislation that funds our nation's diplomatic and national security priorities while restoring accountability to how American taxpayer dollars are spent overseas.\n\n\"This is what it looks like when foreign policy is built around a simple question: does this make America safer and stronger? If the answer is no, we shouldn't be paying for it,\" said Congressman Harrigan. \"This legislation directs real resources toward countering China's global influence, stopping the flood of fentanyl killing Americans in every corner of this country, and cutting off funding to biased international bodies that have failed to earn our trust. At the same time, it eliminates wasteful and politicized spending that never should have been funded in the first place.\"\n\nThe legislation includes a number of provisions Congressman Harrigan has consistently pushed for, including:\n\nCountering China's Global Influence: Dedicates no less than $400 million to counter Chinese Communist Party influence worldwide, prohibits funds from supporting the Belt and Road Initiative, and blocks any assistance to the government of the People's Republic of China or the CCP directly.\n\nFighting the Fentanyl Crisis: Dedicates no less than $175 million specifically to counter the flow of fentanyl and fentanyl precursors into the United States from China, Mexico, and other source countries.\n\nEnding Wasteful and Ideological Spending: Blocks funding for the Green Climate Fund, the Paris Agreement, gain-of-function research, and any programs that promote gender ideology or discriminatory DEI practices, consistent with the President's executive orders.\n\nPutting America's Interests First: Prohibits contributions to the UN Human Rights Council, UNRWA, the International Criminal Court, and the World Health Organization, redirecting those resources toward America's own strategic priorities.\n\nCongressman Harrigan will continue working to ensure these America First priorities are fully funded and enacted as the legislation moves forward.", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases/knott-serves-over-300-veterans-second-annual-veterans-event", "Knott Serves Over 300 Veterans at Second Annual Veterans Event", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Brad Knott", "K000405", "knott.house.gov", "knott", "https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LILLINGTON, N.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) hosted his second-annual Veterans Service Initiative Event in partnership with Harnett County, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and over 30 veterans-supporting vendors. The event was hosted at the Harnett County Library bringing together a wide variety of resources in one place to efficiently provide veterans the support they need. Congressman Knott\u2019s event served over 300 veterans through on-site VA claims, vendor services, health screenings, dental care, and more.\n\n\u201cOur veterans continually sacrifice so much for this country. Making sure they can easily access the care, benefits, and support they\u2019ve earned is a responsibility I take seriously. No veteran should have to wander in a bureaucratic maze or feel like help is out of reach. I am eager to assist our veterans in getting through any of these complications to secure their benefits. Meeting with so many wonderful North Carolina veterans this weekend only reinforced how important this work is. I am committed to building on this momentum and continuing to show up for those who have served all of us, and I look forward to having more events like this in the future. If you are a veteran, please know my office is here for you. We are ready to help, and I encourage you to reach out.\u201d - Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13)\n\n\"VA is proud to work with Congressman Knott to connect North Carolina Veterans with the benefits they earned and deserve. He is a strong advocate for NC-13 Veterans, and the annual VSI represents an incredibly successful proactive effort to reach that community,\" Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins said. \"When we work together to put Veterans first, good things happen.\"\n\n\u201cWe work hard in Harnett County and throughout the district to serve veterans to the best of our ability. Holding big events such as this one expands services and provides a greater resource capability. Resources and information are key to veterans and their families or caregivers, especially as they navigate their way through the Veterans Administration. Two full days of providing claims, benefits, resources, medical and dental services with astounding results made every moment of planning and servicing worth it! Special thanks to Congressman Knott and his staff, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, service officers from Johnston, Lee, Cumberland, Sampson, Harnett and the Garner Service Center Campbell University medical students and the dental team who serviced the veterans directly. Thanks again to all of the vendors and volunteers that made these days possible. What a great event!\u201d - Amy Noel, Harnett County VSO Assistant Director\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the leadership team at Warrior Connection, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and deepest appreciation to Congressman Brad Knott and his team for facilitating and including us in the 2026 NC-13 VSI / Stand Down event. This was such a tremendous opportunity for Warrior Connection to reach so many of our combat veterans who could truly benefit from the Warrior Connection program. Furthermore, there were so many other resources and organizations who were brought together, all in one location, in the effort to support and care for America's greatest asset, her warfighters. Overall, the event was well organized and certainly beneficial to our veteran community in NC-13. Thank you, Congressman Brad Knott, and to your incredible team for all your hard work and efforts. The veterans of NC-13 can rest assured that they are not alone and never forgotten.\u201d - Jason Eckman, Vice President of Warrior Connections\n\nThe event featured:\n\nOn-site VA claims\n\nFamily-friendly activities for veterans and their families\n\nMore than 30 vendors serving veterans\n\nFree medical screenings\n\nComplimentary breakfast and lunch\n\nDuring the second Trump Administration, VA has:", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-co-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-strengthen-access-physicians", "Murphy Co-Introduces\u00a0Bipartisan Legislation\u00a0to Strengthen Access to Physicians in Eastern North Carolina", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Gregory F. Murphy", "M001210", "murphy.house.gov", "murphy", "https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside GOP Doctors Caucus Co-Chair Congressman John Joyce, M.D., and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D., Chair of the Democratic Doctors Caucus, introduced the bipartisan Patients First Act - comprehensive Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) reform legislation.\n\nThe Patients First Act would greatly benefit Eastern North Carolina by preserving access to primary and specialty care physicians. The legislation strengthens incentives for independent practice and reverses decades of consolidation that have driven up the cost of care, especially in rural and underserved communities.\n\n\"As a practicing urologist for more than 30 years, I've seen firsthand the challenges physicians face in keeping their doors open while providing the highest quality care for their patients,\"said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03). \"Our current Medicare physician payment system is unsustainable. It has fueled consolidation, increased administrative burdens, and made it harder for independent physicians in rural communities to continue serving the patients who rely on them. The bipartisan Patients First Act delivers long-overdue reforms that strengthen independent practices, invest in primary care, and ensure physicians can spend more time caring for patients instead of navigating bureaucracy. When physicians succeed, patients receive better care, and that's exactly what this legislation is designed to achieve.\"\n\nBackground", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-introduces-bipartisan-fema-caseworker-accountability-act", "Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Bipartisan FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.R. 9683, the FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act, which would hold Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) accountable for case management staff turnover. This bipartisan legislation is co-led by Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC-04).\n\n\u201cWhen disasters strike, families deserve timely, reliable assistance from experienced caseworkers who can help them navigate the recovery process,\u201d said Congressman Moore. \u201cIn the wake of Hurricane Helene, I've heard from far too many North Carolinians who have struggled to get clear answers from FEMA or faced unnecessary delays. This legislation will strengthen oversight by requiring reports on FEMA\u2019s workforce challenges and the steps they are taking to improve retention rates.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhen our communities are experiencing extreme weather emergencies, like Tropical Storm Chantal or Hurricane Helene, FEMA is the place we turn to for support. While FEMA continues to play such a critical role in disaster relief, it\u2019s important that Congress can verify the agency\u2019s employment numbers and supports efforts to reduce employee turnover,\u201d said Congresswoman Foushee. \u201cI\u2019m proud to introduce the FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act with Congressman Moore to help ensure FEMA remains properly staffed and that disaster relief is reaching our communities effectively.\u201d\n\nAdditional Background:\n\nThe FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit a report that includes the turnover rate, the average and median lengths of employment, and the steps FEMA is taking or planning to take to reduce the turnover rate. This legislation will provide Congress with the information necessary to evaluate FEMA\u2019s workforce challenges and efforts to improve staff retention.\n\nUnder current law, FEMA is not required to report on the turnover and rotation among staff in case management, despite the longstanding concerns about staffing shortages and low employee retention rates during disaster response. By providing greater transparency into FEMA\u2019s workforce, this legislation would help inform future efforts to strengthen the agency\u2019s disaster response capabilities.", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://mcdowell.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcdowell-leads-letter-calling-doj-investigate-potential-logan-act-violations", "McDowell Leads Letter Calling on DOJ to Investigate Potential Logan Act Violations by New York City Mayor's Office", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Addison P. McDowell", "M001240", "mcdowell.house.gov", "mcdowell", "https://mcdowell.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Addison McDowell led a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche calling on the Department of Justice to investigate whether officials in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Administration violated the Logan Act by engaging in unauthorized communications with the Islamic Republic of Iran.\n\n\u201cUndermining national security has serious risks, and the mayor of New York should know better than to meddle in our foreign affairs during the height of negotiations between the White House and Iran,\u201d Congressman McDowell said. \u201cThe Department of Justice needs to look into Mamdani's office and ensure they are not acting as rogue agents to the detriment of America's national security. Mamdani does not speak for America. President Trump earned the public's trust to ensure the safety and security of the United States.\u201d\n\nAccording to reporting by the New York Post, New York City Commissioner for International Affairs Ana Mar\u00eda Archila scheduled a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, before the State Department intervened and the meeting was canceled.\n\nThe Logan Act prohibits unauthorized American citizens from negotiating with foreign governments on behalf of the United States. The letter asks the Department of Justice to investigate whether Commissioner Archila, acting on behalf of Mayor Mamdani, engaged in any unlawful communications or activity involving the Iranian government.\n\nCongressman McDowell was joined by 13 Members of Congress in sending the letter to Acting Attorney General Blanche.\n\nThe signatories include: Lauren Boebert (CO-04), Earl. L. \"Buddy\" Carter (GA-01), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Randy Fine (FL-06), Clay Fuller (GA-14), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Rich McCormick (GA-07), Max L. Miller (OH-07), Riley M. Moore (WV-02), Pete Sessions (TX-17), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13).", 1, "2026-07-17T07:15:58Z", "2026-07-17T07:17:05Z"], ["https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases/knott-introduces-bill-rein-federal-bureaucracy-and-expand-citizens-rights", "Knott Introduces Bill to Rein in Federal Bureaucracy and Expand Citizens\u2019 Rights to\u00a0Challenge Agencies in Court", "2026-07-14", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Brad Knott", "K000405", "knott.house.gov", "knott", "https://knott.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON- Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) introduced H.R. 9653, the Limiting Excessive Government Obstruction Act, also known as the LEGO Act, to rein in federal bureaucracy and restore Americans\u2019 right to have their cases heard in real courts; not behind closed doors in federal agencies.\n\n\u201cFor too long, federal agencies act as investigator, prosecutor, and judge all at once, leaving communities, businesses, workers, and families stuck in costly and confusing proceedings they cannot fairly challenge,\u201d said Congressman Knott. \u201cBureaucracy in Washington has tilted the scales against the American people for years. My bill restores balance and puts power back where it belongs, with the people, by ensuring they can adequately defend themselves before a judge and a jury of their peers, rather than a nameless bureaucrat.\u201d\n\nUnder current law, many enforcement cases start and end inside federal agencies, where government officials sit in judgment over the very rules they write and enforce. The LEGO Act is part of a broader effort to rein in the administrative state, protect constitutional rights, and eliminate federal bureaucracy that burdens American job creators and families.\n\nThe LEGO Act would:\n\nLet Americans opt out of in\u2011house agency courts and move enforcement cases into a local, federal court.\n\nRequire agencies to file in federal district court within 90 days if they want to keep pursuing a case.\n\nGuarantee defendants the right to a jury trial in those federal court cases.\n\nEstablishes a reasonableness defense for any alleged violation of an agency rule, order, or consent decree.\n\nYou can read the bill text here.\n\nYou can read the one-pager here.\n\nWatch his floor speech here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-15T07:12:08Z", "2026-07-15T07:13:45Z"], ["https://rouzer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3073", "Rouzer-Supported Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Pas...", "2026-07-14", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "David Rouzer", "R000603", "rouzer.house.gov", "rouzer", "https://rouzer.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, with support from Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07), the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, advancing key priorities for Southeastern North Carolina, including Surf City\u2019s federal beach renourishment project and multiple flood reduction studies for local communities. The bill unanimously passed the committee and now awaits a vote by the full House.\n\n\"The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 makes critical investments across Southeastern North Carolina, protecting homes and businesses from future natural disasters, and strengthens our maritime economy,\" said Congressman David Rouzer. \"Delivering this bipartisan bill every two years builds on the success of previous WRDAs, making federal projects more timely and efficient in meeting the needs of our communities.\"\n\nAcross the country, our water infrastructure supports agricultural production, protects homes and businesses from natural disasters, and strengthens ports and waterways. WRDA 2026 authorizes 10 major U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects (including one in Surf City), 131 feasibility studies for locally proposed projects, and provides policy guidance for implementation by the Corps.\n\nWRDA 2026 North Carolina priorities championed by Congressman Rouzer include:\n\nSurf City 50-Year Federal Beach Nourishment Project: Authorizes $292.8 million in federal funding over the 50-year life of the Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project, periodically renourishing the beach and dune system to reduce storm damage and strengthen the long-term resilience of Topsail Island.\n\nImproves Flood Resiliency: Advances three flood risk management studies in Whiteville's Waccamaw River Basin, Fayetteville's Cross Creek Watershed, and the Town of Topsail Beach, allowing the Corps to evaluate solutions to reduce flooding and better protect surrounding communities.\n\nEnhances Water Quality: Supports a water supply and ecosystem restoration feasibility study of the Cape Fear River in Cumberland County to identify new opportunities for regional water supply while removing hazardous substances from the water supply and strengthening the long-term health of the river.\n\nStrengthens White Lake Infrastructure: Authorizes $40 million for water, wastewater, stormwater, and other environmental infrastructure improvements to improve the community's long-term resilience.\n\nThe legislation also supports economic growth by improving Corps operations and increasing collaboration with non-federal partners on maintenance dredging projects. To accelerate project delivery at a lower cost, WRDA 2026 requires the Corps to provide regular project updates to Congress, allowing lawmakers and the Corps to identify solutions that keep projects on track. Together, these reforms will help deliver projects faster and support the American economy.", 1, "2026-07-15T07:12:08Z", "2026-07-15T07:13:45Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-moore-barr-sponsored-legislation-to-stop-unconstitutional-tracking-of-lawful", "Hudson, Moore, Barr-Sponsored Legislation to Stop Unconstitutional Tracking of Lawful Gun Purchases Passes House", "2026-07-14", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) applauded House passage of the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act, legislation he originally sponsored alongside Representative Riley Moore (R-WV) and Representative Andy Barr (R-KY), to stop financial institutions from tracking law-abiding Americans who shop at gun stores.\n\n\u201cLaw-abiding gun owners should not have their purchases tracked just because they are exercising their Second Amendment rights,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cI was proud help lead this legislation from the start, and I\u2019m glad the House passed it to protect the privacy and Constitutionally protected freedoms of Americans.\u201d\n\nIn addition to Representatives Hudson, Moore, and Barr, the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act is cosponsored by 132 House Republicans. The bill prohibits credit card companies and banks from using Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) to separate firearm retailers from other sporting goods or general merchandise stores, which could be used to monitor lawful gun purchases and build a backdoor registry of Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights.\n\nRead more about the bill in Washington Examiner and Breitbart News.\n\nBackground\n\nIn February 2025, Congressman Hudsonjoined Congressman Moore and Congressman Barr as an original cosponsor of the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act for the 119th Congress.\n\nIn February 2024, Congressman Hudson joined Congresswoman Stefanik and Congressman Barr in introducing the bill and it received widespread support.\n\nAfter Visa, Mastercard, and American Express paused the rollout of the gun store code in March 2023, Congressman Hudson continued fighting to protect the privacy of lawful firearm and ammunition owners.\n\nIn September 2022, Congressman Hudson joined House Republicans in raising concerns that the new code could make it easier to track law-abiding Americans who are simply exercising their Second Amendment rights.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-07-17T07:15:58Z", "2026-07-17T07:17:05Z"], ["https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-statement-passing-senator-lindsey-graham", "Congressman Harris Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham", "2026-07-12", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Mark Harris", "H001102", "markharris.house.gov", "markharris", "https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) released the following statement on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham:\n\n\u201cFor decades, Senator Lindsey Graham devoted his life to serving the people of South Carolina and our nation. He earned a reputation as one of the most influential voices in the United States Senate, particularly on issues of national security, support for our military, and the confirmation of federal judges.\n\n\u201cWhile not everyone agreed with him on every issue, there was never any doubt about his commitment to public service or his willingness to stand firmly for what he believed. His impact on our country\u2019s political landscape will be felt for generations. I am especially thankful for his steadfast defense of the sanctity of life and his efforts to protect the unborn.\n\n\u201cPlease join me in praying for Senator Graham\u2019s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. May God grant them His comfort and peace, and may we always remember the value of faithful public service, principled leadership, and a deep love for our nation.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-13T08:14:37Z", "2026-07-13T08:15:42Z"], ["https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-pat-harrigan-co-leads-legislation-end-twice-yearly-clock-change", "Congressman Pat Harrigan Co-Leads Legislation to End the Twice-Yearly Clock Change", "2026-07-10", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Pat Harrigan", "H001101", "harrigan.house.gov", "harrigan", "https://harrigan.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5) in co-leading the Sunshine for Our Kids Act, bipartisan legislation to end the twice-yearly clock change and make standard time the permanent default nationwide, while allowing individual states to opt into daylight saving time if they choose.\n\n\"It's hard to find anyone who enjoys changing the clocks twice a year, yet Americans have been stuck with the same outdated policy for decades. The Sunshine for Our Kids Act replaces that one-size-fits-all mandate with a smarter approach by making standard time the default while allowing states to decide what works best for their own communities,\" said Congressman Harrigan.\n\n\"For decades, scientists and medical professionals have highlighted the detrimental mental and physical health impacts of twice-a-year clock changes, particularly on children and teens. The Sunshine for Our Kids Act will not only help children and teens during the most important years for mental and physical development, but will also promote public health and safety in our communities,\u201d said Congresswoman Scanlon.\n\nThe bill is endorsed by leading medical and sleep health organizations across the country, including:\n\n\"Permanent standard time is the healthier choice for all Americans. We are grateful to Congresswoman Scanlon for championing legislation that puts health and safety first and helps ensure that mornings are better aligned with natural light and human circadian rhythms,\u201d said Dr. Abbasi-Fienberg, President of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.\n\n\"Permanent standard time will lead to a healthier, safer, and more productive America. Natural standard time has a proven track record of improving public health, student performance, and economic output. Permanent standard time ends the harms of clock changes while best aligning with human circadian biology,\u201d said Dr. Karin Johnson and Jay Pea, co-chairs of the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time.\n\nThe legislation repeals the current federal daylight saving time mandate under the Uniform Time Act of 1966 and instead makes standard time the national default. States would retain the flexibility to adopt daylight saving time on their own, either statewide or, for states that span multiple time zones, within specific zones, giving local communities control over a decision that has long been dictated from Washington.\n\nCongressman Harrigan will continue working with his colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance common-sense, bipartisan solutions that put decision-making power back in the hands of states and communities.", 1, "2026-07-11T07:10:48Z", "2026-07-11T07:14:29Z"], ["https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases/edwards-announces-additional-helene-recovery-funding-1", "Edwards Announces Additional Helene Recovery Funding", "2026-07-09", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Chuck Edwards", "E000246", "edwards.house.gov", "edwards", "https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "July 9, 2026\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the release of more than $23 million in FEMA Public Assistance funds to support ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Funding secured for Western North Carolina includes:\n\n$2,504,272 to Mitchell County to repair park facilities along Cane Creek.\n\n$10,259,743 to North Carolina Emergency Management for emergency protective measures following Hurricane Helene.\n\n$933,168 to Henderson County for emergency protective measures following Hurricane Helene.\n\n$2,395,861 to the City of Asheville for disaster management costs following Hurricane Helene.\n\n$231,506 to Christmount Christian Assembly for road and retaining wall repairs following Hurricane Helene.\n\n$7,391,400 to North Carolina Emergency Management for debris removal operations.\n\n$236,098 to Haywood Electric Membership Corporation for disaster management costs following Hurricane Helene.\n\n\u201cSecuring these funds is critical to finally moving from recovery to rebuilding,\u201d said Congressman Edwards.\u201cThese resources allow us to get to work restoring our roads, rebuilding our bridges, and repairing the infrastructure Western North Carolina depends on every single day to keep communities connected and moving forward.\u201d\n\nCongressman Edwards has continued working with federal, state, and local officials to ensure Western North Carolina communities receive the resources needed to support long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Helene.", 1, "2026-07-10T08:20:04Z", "2026-07-10T08:21:18Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-hosts-verizon-officials-in-moore-county-to-see-cell-service-gaps-firsthand", "Hudson Hosts Verizon Officials in Moore County to See Cell Service Gaps Firsthand", "2026-07-09", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SOUTHERN PINES, NC \u2013 Yesterday, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, brought Verizon officials to Moore County to see areas with poor cell service and hear directly from Southern Pines Mayor Taylor Clement about the need for better coverage.\n\n\u201cToo many folks in Moore County have to deal with dropped calls, weak signal, and unreliable cell service,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cMayor Taylor Clement reached out to me for help. As Telecom Subcommittee Chairman, I contacted our region\u2019s primary providers to come to our community and see these problems firsthand and work with us to fix them. I appreciate Verizon\u2019s quick response and plans to expand and upgrade services in our community. I look forward to hearing about plans for upgrades from more service providers in our area.\u201d\n\nHudson and Mayor Clement began the visit at a small cell site in Aberdeen before holding a sit-down conversation with Verizon officials at Casino Guitars on Broad Street in Southern Pines. During the meeting, Hudson and Clement discussed places across the community where residents, businesses, and visitors continue to have trouble getting reliable service, which causes delays or inability to use payment systems in businesses, unreliable access to emergency and food services, and other everyday frustrations for residents. The visit concluded at a cell tower site near Moore County Airport, where Hudson highlighted why better cell service matters for local businesses, public safety, economic growth, and travelers coming through the region.\n\nHudson previously met with Verizon officials in December 2025 to push for better service in Moore County and across the Ninth District. Hudson has also worked with Mayor Clement to identify specific problem areas, including neighborhoods, major roads, local businesses, and areas near Moore County Airport.\n\nHudson looks forward to continuing to work with Verizon and other providers to ensure that the Moore County community has the reliable, high-speed service it needs.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-07-10T08:20:04Z", "2026-07-10T08:21:18Z"], ["https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-introduces-two-bills-cut-bureaucracy-department-education", "Harris Introduces Two Bills to Cut Bureaucracy at the Department of Education", "2026-07-09", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Mark Harris", "H001102", "markharris.house.gov", "markharris", "https://markharris.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) introduced the Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act and the Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act, two bills to transfer the administration of certain federal education programs to the Department of Labor and help codify President Trump\u2019s plan to right-size the Department of Education.\n\nThe bills are part of the House Committee on Education and Workforce\u2019s \u201cLess Bureaucracy, Better Education\u201d legislative package, a 10-bill effort led by Chairman Tim Walberg (MI-05) to reduce federal education bureaucracy, ensure responsibilities are carried out by agencies better positioned to administer them, and keep the focus where it belongs: on students, families, and taxpayers.\n\n\u201cAcross America, our schools and colleges are preparing the next generation of leaders,\u201d said Rep. Harris. \u201cWith educators in my own family, I know the heart they have for helping students reach their full potential. The federal government should support that work, not get in the way with unnecessary bureaucracy. I am proud to introduce these two bills to ensure K-12 and higher education programs are administered by an agency better positioned to serve students and families.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor decades, Washington has measured success by how much government grows instead of how well students do. The legislative package reflects a simple principle: education policy should be focused on helping students succeed\u2014not preserving a federal bureaucracy for its own sake. Rather than allowing unnecessary layers of Washington bureaucracy to stand between families and the services they rely on, the bills would transfer key statutory authorities to agencies better equipped to carry them out while maintaining continuity for students,\u201d said House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (MI-05).\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nIn March 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Education, to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law, to take steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return authority over education to states and local communities while ensuring the continued delivery of services, programs, and benefits on which Americans rely.\n\nAs part of the administration\u2019s effort to reduce federal education bureaucracy, the Department of Education and the Department of Labor have established partnerships involving the administration of elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education programs. Under these partnerships, the Department of Labor has taken a greater role in administering certain federal education programs.\n\nThe Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act and the Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act would build on these efforts by transferring responsibility for administering specified federal education programs to the Department of Labor while preserving the statutory authorities and funding purposes governing those programs.\n\nRead the full text of the Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act here.\n\nRead the full text of the Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act here.\n\nRead the Washington Examiner\u2019s exclusive coverage of Rep. Harris\u2019s legislation here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-10T08:20:04Z", "2026-07-10T08:21:18Z"], ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-announces-over-32-million-fema-funding-hurricane-helene", "Congressman Tim Moore Announces Over $3.2 Million in FEMA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery Projects in NC-14", "2026-07-09", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced more than $3.2 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Helene recovery projects across North Carolina's 14th District. The funding supports infrastructure repairs, utility restoration, and other recovery efforts in communities throughout Western North Carolina.\n\n\u201cWhile Western North Carolina has come a long way since Hurricane Helene, many communities are still working to recover,\u201d said Congressman Moore. \u201cThis funding provides much-needed support to the communities that stepped up during the storm and helps ensure recovery efforts can continue without placing additional strain on local taxpayers. I'm grateful to President Trump, Secretary Mullin, and FEMA for their continued commitment to helping Western North Carolina rebuild stronger than ever.\u201d\n\n$1,811,429.39 will go to Rutherford County for management costs as a result of Hurricane Helene, including both direct and indirect administrative expenses by the state, local, tribal, or territorial government. This project is funded at a 100% federal cost share. This funding is authorized under Section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$566,123.14 will go to the City of Kings Mountain to repair or replace utility poles, transformers, and gas lines severely damaged by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$403,563.66 will go to the Town of Lake Lure to repair or replace damaged roads, embankments, and related infrastructure impacted by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$295,260.43 will go to the City of Morganton to support engineering and design services following Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.\n\n$156,599.91 will support deck, boardwalk, fencing and related repairs at Western Piedmont Community College following severe damage by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.", 1, "2026-07-10T08:20:04Z", "2026-07-10T08:21:18Z"], ["https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases/edwards-welcomes-new-superintendent-carl-sandburg-home-national-historic-site", "Edwards Welcomes New Superintendent at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site", "2026-07-08", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Chuck Edwards", "E000246", "edwards.house.gov", "edwards", "https://edwards.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) joined the National Park Service today for the assumption ceremony welcoming Ashley Pipkin as the new superintendent of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock.\n\nCongressman Edwards raised the need to fill the superintendent vacancy during a meeting with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum last July, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership to support park staff, protect the site's historic resources, and enhance visitors\u2019 experience.\n\nCongressman Edwards congratulated Ashley Pipkin on her appointment as superintendent, highlighting the park's importance to Western North Carolina, its economic impact, and the need for continued federal investment in restoration and preservation. He also welcomed Pipkin back to the region and expressed his commitment to working with her to support the site's future.", 1, "2026-07-10T08:20:04Z", "2026-07-10T08:21:18Z"], ["https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-celebrates-opening-of-new-elevate-textiles-facility-in-raeford", "Hudson Celebrates Opening of New Elevate Textiles Facility in Raeford", "2026-07-07", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Richard Hudson", "H001067", "hudson.house.gov", "hudson", "https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined Elevate Textiles and local leaders in Raeford to celebrate the opening of Elevate\u2019s new dye house facility, which will support the production of U.S.-made military uniforms.\n\n\u201cNorth Carolina textiles have helped build our state and keep America strong for generations,\u201d said Rep. Hudson. \u201cThis facility means good paying jobs for our community and it means our troops have high quality American uniforms.\u201d\n\nElevate Textiles\u2019 Raeford facility produces military dress uniforms and plays an important role in North Carolina\u2019s textile economy. 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