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| https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-maintains-commitment-to-troops-families-and-veterans-through-annual-defense | Hudson Maintains Commitment to Troops, Families and Veterans Through Annual Defense Bill | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | hudson | https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for veterans, released the following statement after voting today to approve the FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report in the U.S. House of Representatives: "As Fort Bragg's Congressman, it is my responsibility to ensure our troops, their families and our veterans have the support they deserve. That is why I voted to approve the NDAA, which contains provisions I fought for including pay raises and PPE for troops, overdue improvements for military housing and education, mental health care reforms, and expanded VA access for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. This bill also contains measures to counter China and defend our country against cyber attacks like those launched this year by Russia," said Rep. Hudson. "Furthermore, without this bill, troops would lose hazard duty pay over the holidays. As was the case last New Year's Eve when soldiers of the 82nd Airborne got a call to deploy to the Middle East within 24 hours, we expect our troops to be ready at any moment to defend our country. This bill fulfills our commitment to support them in that mission and protect our overall national security." "I believe President Donald Trump is right that it is critical we reign in social media companies who hide behind Section 230," Rep. Hudson continued. "I have focused on this shared goal in the Energy and Commerce Committee and will continue working to make sure we enact needed reforms to Section 230." In July, Rep. Hudson secured six provisions in the FY 21 NDAA. They include: 10% pay increase in hazard duty pay. Expanded access for Special Operations' POTFF program and improvements to retain employees for the program. Report to strengthen Impact Aid education funding. Improved access to Exceptional Family Member Program for special needs military families. Expanded access to the VA for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. These provisions are detailed here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-saddened-passing-state-senator-marc-basnight | Murphy Saddened by the Passing of State Senator Marc Basnight | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Greenville, N.C. – Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement after the passing of North Carolina State Senator Marc Basnight. "North Carolina lost a consequential and dedicated public servant to our state tonight in Senator Marc Basnight," said Murphy. "An eastern North Carolina native, Senator Basnight cared deeply about the welfare of this great state and his impression on our politics will be felt for years to come. I am terribly saddened by his passing, and my condolences go out to his family and loved ones. He will be mourned as a dedicated public servant." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/press/releases/senator-burr-statement-on-the-passing-of-nc-state-senator-marc-basnight | Senator Burr Statement on the Passing of N.C. State Senator Marc Basnight | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 12.28.20 Senator Burr Statement on the Passing of N.C. State Senator Marc Basnight Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) today released the following statement on the passing of former North Carolina State Senator Marc Basnight, who led the Senate for nearly two decades: Marc Basnight was one of the most effective and influential political leaders in North Carolina's history. Marc was a powerful man, but everything he did was driven by a deep and genuine love of people that was evident to all. I always considered him to be one of my best friends. He will be missed. Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/12/tillis-warren-question-private-military-housing-providers-on-reports-of-failure-to-provide-appropriate-on-base-housing-to-military-families-with-disabilities | Tillis, Warren Question Private Military Housing Providers on Reports of Failure to Provide Appropriate On-Base Housing to Military Families With Disabilities | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | These letters follow troubling reports revealing that private military housing providers at multiple installations may not be complying with federal laws that protect Americans with disabilities. WASHINGTON, D.C. Recently, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Subcommittee on Personnel, sent letters to top executives at six major private military housing companies requesting information about the on-base housing units they developed and manage to determine whether military families are being denied access to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant housing. Military families across the nation are all too familiar with private military housing providers falling short of their obligations to ensure safe and livable housing conditions,said Senator Tillis.These companies must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide accommodations to military families who need and deserve them. While I'm proud of the bipartisan action we've taken to address the issues facing military housing over the past few years, it's clear more work needs to be done. Congress needs to hold providers accountable when they fail to secure safe housing for our servicemembers and their families. In July 2020, the Military Housing Advocacy Network (MHAN), a nonprofit organization that advocates for military families to make sure that they have access to safe and appropriate conditions in on-base, privatized housing, released findings from a survey of military families with disabilities revealing that private military housing companies that have partnered with the Department of Defense (DoD) do not appear to be following federal laws that protect persons with disabilities. The DoD's Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides 137,000 military families with special needs with necessary services and support throughout the United States and at DoD installations worldwide, inc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402730 | McHenry on Passage of Bill to Provide Additional COVID Relief to Families and Small Businesses | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Patrick McHenry | M001156 | mchenry.house.gov | legacy | McHenry on Passage of Bill to Provide Additional COVID Relief to Families and Small Businesses Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on last night's passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, to provide additional targeted COVID-19 relief and government funding:Democrats wanted a massive spending bill and used COVID as an excuse to justify their delusional proposals. I've pushed for targeted relief, like another round of PPP loans for small businesses, support for the hardest hit communities, and assistance for families in need. But Democrats consistently rejected these efforts to help the American people and instead fixated on the opportunity to advance their socialist wish list, which had more to do with politics than pandemic relief. Now after months of delay, Democrats have achieved none of their partisan goals and we are passing the type of bill Republicans have called for since the start of this debate. With passage of this relief package, the Paycheck Protection Program will be reopened and expanded so small businesses here in the Tenth District can continue receiving support they need to stay open. We are answering President Trump's call for a new round of economic impact payments for working families and students impacted by the pandemic and including additional funding for the purchasing and distribution of vaccines so we can get our lives back to normal. This should be a wake-up call for Democrats. The American people are not interested in their political gameswhich only stalled what could have been accomplished months agoand Republicans will not stop fighting for the needs of workers and their families. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=996 | Rep. Ted Budd Introduces 'Save Our Servers' Act | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Ted Budd introduced the Save Our Servers Act. The bill withholds certain federal funds from states and localities who shut down indoor or outdoor dining at restaurants. These jurisdictions can only have the federal funds restored when they rescind all shutdown orders. Rep. Budd released the following statement: Given the fact that dining at restaurants accounts for less than 2 percent of COVID-19 infections, the restaurant restrictions we see in cities across our country are completely arbitrary and devastating to the lives of thousands of servers and food service workers. It's time that we tell these oppressive governors and mayors to reverse course, allow these restaurants to safely operate, and help servers make a living again. Read text of the bill HERE | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=997 | Rep. Ted Budd Announces He Will Object to Electoral College Count on January 6th | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Ted Budd Announces He Will Object to Electoral College Count on January 6th f t # e Washington, December 22, 2020 Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) announced his intention to formally object to the Electoral College count on January 6, 2021. He released the following statement: Millions of Americans believe there were consequential problems in November's presidential election. I've heard from an overwhelming number of my own constituents, and they share this belief. They witnessed voter safeguards unconstitutionally removed by non-legislative officials. They saw states with no signature verification, no voter ID laws, outdated voter rolls, poll watchers denied access to the count, and ballots accepted long after Election Day had passed. These patriotic Americans are being sneered at by elites on the coasts, inside the Beltway, and even in Congress itself. They are being told to sit down and shut up. The American people will never do that and neither will I. On behalf of every North Carolinian and every American who wants integrity in their elections, I will object during the Electoral College count on January 6th. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/12/bipartisan-legislation-led-by-tillis-to-protect-independent-copyright-owners-and-content-creators-to-be-signed-into-law | Bipartisan Legislation Led By Tillis To Protect Independent Copyright Owners and Content Creators to Be Signed Into Law | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Kennedy (R-LA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) that would establish the Copyright Claims Board at the Copyright Office is expected to be signed into law. The CASE Act makes it easier and less expensive for independent creators, such as photographers, songwriters, and graphic artists, to protect their creative works from theft. The CASE Act was included in the year-end spending package that is expected to be signed into law this week. The legislation passed the House last year with 410 votes and was reported out of the Senate Judiciary Committee by unanimous voice vote. I applaud my colleagues for passing this legislation so independent artists can rely on copyright laws to protect their work, said Senator Tillis. The current system makes it difficult for them to recover damages in a cost-effective manner, and this bipartisan bill will provide a more efficient way for copyright owners to protect their intellectual property and ensure that content creators can be properly paid. Creative ideas are your property, whether you're a photographer or an independent movie director, said Senator Kennedy. It shouldn't cost you a fortune to protect your creativity from copyright infringement, so it's good to see the funding package include the CASE Act to create a legal avenue for artists to pursue copyright violations more quickly and less expensively. Louisiana's rich culture and history are rooted in the successes of talented artists, musicians and authors. This is a key way to ensure Americans' creative spirit is preserved and protected. The CASE Act will create a voluntary small claims process to help individual creators and small businesses resolve copyright disputes quickly and at reasonable cost, said Senator Durbin. This broadly bipartisan legislation passed the House of Representatives last year with 410 votes and was reported out of the Senate Judiciary Committee by unanimous voice vote. This important b… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/12/senate-passes-bipartisan-covid-19-relief-and-omnibus-that-includes-numerous-tillis-wins-for-north-carolina | Senate Passes Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief and Omnibus that Includes Numerous Tillis Wins for North Carolina | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Last night, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted in favor of the bipartisan omnibus and COVID-19 relief bill that will provide another round of direct checksto hardworking North Carolinians andassistance tosmall businesses affected by the coronaviruspandemic. The omnibus legislation includes multiple bipartisan provisions spearheaded by Senator Tillis including assistance for North Carolina farmers, help for small businesses, and protections for American intellectual property. The COVID-19 relief package extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and adds deductibility for PPP expenses while also giving businesses experiencing severe revenue reductions an opportunity to apply for a second round of PPP loans. The bill also includes a second round of $600 stimulus checks for hardworking North Carolinians and funds for the continued development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my top priority has been protecting the physical health and economic future of North Carolinians, said Senator Tillis. That's why I have worked hard to introduce legislation that will benefit every North Carolinian and pushed for follow-up relief to help families and businesses in need as so many are still suffering from the effects of this pandemic. I strongly support this package that will distribute another round of stimulus checks, provide help to Americans who have lost their jobs, and provide much-needed loans to small businesses so they can keep their doors open. I applaud my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, and in both chambers, for coming together to pass this important relief. Tillis Priorities Secured for North Carolina: Small Businesses: The Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act: This package includes forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $150,000 or less if the borrower submits a simple, legally-binding, one-page form to the lender. This threshold would account for 86% of total PPP recipients. Many banks had… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/12/tillis-releases-landmark-discussion-draft-to-reform-the-digital-millennium-copyright-act | Tillis Releases Landmark Discussion Draft to Reform the Digital Millennium Copyright Act | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, released the first discussion draft of legislation to reform the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DCA) is revolutionary legislation that would modernize U.S. copyright law for the new millennium. The DCA amends key provisions for combatting online copyright piracy, improves the exemptions available to users for circumventing technological protection measures (TPMs), increases attribution protections so that authors can be properly credited, and makes the Register of Copyrights a Presidential appointee and places the Copyright Office under the Department of Commerce. Senator Tillis is inviting all interested stakeholders - large and small, individuals and companies, YouTubers, and independent creators - to submit redline edits and comments to this discussion draft by close of business on March 5th. Comments should be submitted to Intellectual_Property@tillis.senate.gov. Copyright law has changed dramatically since the DMCA was enacted in 1998. The law today shows the strain of a statute that has not adapted well to the technological advancements and changing business practices that have occurred since then. In particular, copyright law today is ill-suited for the needs of most copyright owners and individual users. Rather than tinker around the edges of existing law, copyright modernization ought to reform the framework to better encourage the creation of copyrightable works and to protect users and consumers who are making lawful uses of copyrighted goods and software-enabled products, respectively. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act was passed in 1998, and while it was revolutionary at the time, the law simply hasn't kept pace with changes in technology. The DMCA is now antiquated and is past-due for modernization, said Senator Tillis. This discussion draft is the result of a year-long series of hearings and months of feedback from creat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/12/tillis-rubio-applaud-cares-act-fix-to-allow-stimulus-money-for-u-s-citizens | Tillis, Rubio Applaud Cares Act Fix To Allow Stimulus Money For U.S. Citizens | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) applauded the inclusion of their legislation, The American Citizen Coronavirus Relief Act (S.4071), in the COVID-19 relief package. This measure will ensure that a U.S. citizen is eligible to receive an Economic Impact Payment (EIP) if he or she is married to a foreign national who is not currently a citizen of the United States. This inclusion will apply retroactively as a refundable tax rebate and eligibility is also included for the next round of EIPs. Every eligible American citizen should receive the direct economic stimulus payment from the CARES Act and this new COVID-19 relief package as we continue to battle this pandemic,said Senator Tillis. I am proud this bipartisan legislation to fix this oversight will become law so hardworking North Carolinians will receive the stimulus payment they deserve. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=995 | Rep. Ted Budd Votes No on Omnibus/COVID Spending Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Ted Budd Votes No on Omnibus/COVID Spending Bill f t # e Washington, December 21, 2020 Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) released the following statement after voting against the Omnibus/COVID spending bill: I wish I could have voted for a targeted COVID relief bill several months ago. We need to end economic lockdowns and support small businesses and their workers. But this package is a classic Washington shakedown game, and I'm not playing it. Instead of going through the normal legislative process to pass a targeted COVID relief package, a handful of Congressional leaders emerged from their backroom with a trillion-dollar package that had to be attached to another multi-trillion-dollar spending bill in order to pass. There was no real debate, no amendments, and no time to comprehend a 5,593-page spending package that represents one of the largest spending bills in U.S. history. That's no way to run our government. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400035 | Foxx Issues Statement On Passage of The Coronavirus Relief Package | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Virginia Foxx | F000450 | foxx.house.gov | foxx | https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the passage of a new Coronavirus relief package: “For months, Speaker Pelosi and her Democrat colleagues orchestrated an unprecedented blockade that pushed the livelihoods of the American people to near extinction. It’s even more damning that she purposely stonewalled relief negotiations so that her partisan demands would be met. “The actions of Democrat members of Congress are reprehensible, and frankly, they’re an affront to the millions of people who are struggling to make ends meet every day. Small businesses, families, and workers pleaded for relief, and their voices were ignored more than 40 times when Democrats chose to block targeted relief efforts. “At a moment when the country is grappling with the economic and health effects of this virus, Nancy Pelosi has acted more as an impediment than as a leader. There is no doubt that her inaction, as well as the inaction of her Democrat members, is a stain upon the People’s House, and one that will set a dangerous and costly precedent for this great body.” ### U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx represents North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District and is the Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/walker-statement-covid-19-relief-legislation-vote | Walker Statement On COVID-19 Relief Legislation Vote | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Mark Walker | W000819 | walker.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) today released the following statement regarding this evening's votes in the House: After being informed of a possible exposure to COVID-19, I have decided out of precaution to not travel by air to Washington this evening. However, I want to make sure the record is clear: As millions of Americans and their businesses suffer from a generational pandemic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has repeatedly negotiated against their interests and held up aid for critical months. The result of her grandstanding and partisanship is a too little, too late' $600 check hidden within a thousand-page bill Congress has been asked to blindly pass without review. Thus, producing a bill that is flawed in both its content as well as its process. Given its impact, I can't in good faith vote for legislation of this magnitude without first thoroughly examining its contents and how it affects North Carolinians and their futures. The text of this bill was released at 2pm. Speaker Pelosi won't read it and much of her caucus will pass it by texting their vote in. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/press/releases/congress-passes-additional-900-billion-in-coronavirus-relief-funding | Congress Passes Additional $900 Billion in Coronavirus Relief Funding | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 12.21.20 Congress Passes Additional $900 Billion in Coronavirus Relief Funding Funding extends critical Paycheck Protection Program, provides direct assistance to families, and prioritizes vaccine distribution Today, Congress passed a year-end appropriations package, which included a historic, bipartisan agreementdeliveringadditional coronavirus relief funding for American families, businesses, health care providers, and schools. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), who voted in favor of this relief funding, released the following statement after the Senate's passage. As the number of coronavirus cases continues to mount,smallbusinesses, restaurants, families, andhealth care workers are doing their best to navigate theunprecedented challengesof this pandemic,said Senator Burr.Smallbusinesses and restaurantsare trying to keep their doors open andtheir employees on payroll. Families aretrying to make ends meet while helping friends and neighbors. And health care workers have been on the frontlines of this fight for months without rest. This essential and long overdue fundingpackage will provide targeted relief for Americans who need it most. It continuesthe Payroll Protection Program,createsa second round of direct payments to families, extendsunemployment aid,ensuresschools are safe, and supportsthe availability of tests, treatments, and vaccine to fight coronavirus.These are priorities Senate Republicans have pushed for since July. It's unfortunate that Democrats' political gamesmanship blocked Congress from delivering this relief months ago.With today's passage, however, I'm thankful Congress has finally delivered anadditionalrelief package that prioritizes Americans' health and economic security. Background: Today's coronavirus relief package represents the fifth phase of funding Congress has provided this year. Specifically, this installment: Provides $325 billion to assist the hardest-hit small businesses, non-profi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/press/releases/sens-burr-and-tillis-call-on-senate-to-give-lumbee-tribe-full-recognition | Sens. Burr and Tillis Call on Senate to Give Lumbee Tribe Full Recognition | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 12.21.20 Sens. Burr and Tillis Call on Senate to Give Lumbee Tribe Full Recognition Today,North Carolina Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillisspokeon the Senate floor and urgedtheircolleagues to passtheLumbee Recognition Act, legislation they introduced that would officially give the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina federal recognition.The bill was blocked from passing by Senate Democrats. Watch a video of the speechhere. Senator Burr:Either before or after we swear in the new Congress, I promise my colleagues this place will come to a grinding halt, and we will take it up through regular order, the Lumbee Recognition Act. We will debate it as long as people want to, and we will make the case why this discrimination is despicable. Senator Tillis:I want tothank the Lumbee people for their patience, but quite honestly, we are talking about the ninth-largest tribe in the nation and the largest east of the Mississippi riverWe are so close, there is a compelling case, and it is a century in the making. The fact that we couldn't pass this bill today when it passed unanimously out of the Houseof Representativesjust a month ago is a shame.They have been fighting for it for over a century, and I'm going to fight for it as long as I'm in the U.S. Senate. Print Email Tweet Previous Article Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/12/bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-introduced-by-sen-tillis-and-rep-johnson-modernizing-u-s-trademark-system-to-become-law | Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Introduced by Sen. Tillis and Rep. Johnson Modernizing U.S. Trademark System to Become Law | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)andCongressman Hank Johnson (D-GA)announcedthatbipartisan, bicamerallegislationtheyco-introducedto give the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office new tools to minimize barriers to entry and better protect both American consumers and brand owners will become law.The Trademark Modernization Act was included in the year-end spending package that is expected to be signed into law this week. In particular, the bill provides tools to combat the recent flood of fraudulent trademark applications from China that rely on doctored photographs to procure trademark registrations.The fraudulent trademarks make it difficult for American consumers and businesses by making it difficult for new businesses to obtain trademark protection for their commercially valuable trademarks. The legislation creates new procedures to improve trademark examination effectiveness and efficiency, and to allow third parties to request ex parte cancellation of trademark registrations for trademarks that have not been used. This willhelp ensure that customers can look at a trademark and reliably know who is selling them a given good or service. I applaud my colleagues in the House and Senate for including the Trademark Modernization Act in the year-end spending package and agreeing that modernizing the United States trademark system to better protect American consumersand brand owners is a priority,said Senator Tillis.Earlier this year, I proudly co-introduced this bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will modernize the trademark system and make changes that protect small businesses and consumers across North Carolina. This much-needed update will help combat fraudulent trademark registrations coming from China and move our trademark system into the 21st century. Trademarks contribute significant value to the U.S. economy,said Congressman Johnson.It's important that false and fraudulent statements made in trademark applications not serve to block legitimate market entrants particularly small busi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/12/bipartisan-legislation-led-by-tillis-and-leahy-to-fight-illegal-streaming-by-criminal-organizations-to-be-signed-into-law | Bipartisan Legislation Led by Tillis and Leahy to Fight Illegal Streaming by Criminal Organizations to be Signed Into Law | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation willendcommercial piracy by criminal organizations that costs U.S. economy nearly $30 billion per year and would notapply tointernet usersWASHINGTON, D.C. Today, bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and co-introduced by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), David Perdue (R-GA), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) that will punish large-scale criminal streaming services that willfully and for commercial advantage or private financial gain offer to the public illicit services dedicated to illegally streaming copyrighted material will be signed into law.TheProtecting Lawful Streaming Actwas included in the year-end spending package that is expected to be signed intolaw this week.The Protecting Lawful Streaming Act will apply only to commercial, for-profit streaming piracy services. The law will not sweep in normal practices by online service providers, good faith business disputes, noncommercial activities, or in any way impact individuals who access pirated streams or unwittingly stream unauthorized copies of copyrighted works. Individuals who might use pirate streaming services will not be affected.The shift toward streaming content online has resulted in criminal streaming services illegally distributing copyrighted material that costs the U.S. economy nearly $30 billion every year, and discourages the production of creative content that Americans enjoy,said Senator Tillis. I am proud this commonsense legislation that was drafted with the input of creators, user groups, and technology companies will become law so we can target criminal organizations and ensure that no individual streamer has to worry about the fear of prosecution. I want to thank Senator Leahy and Representatives Martha Roby and Ben Cline for their early partnership on this important issue. At a time when an unprecedented number of Americans are streaming mo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/12/sens-tillis-and-burr-call-on-senate-to-give-lumbee-tribe-full-recognition | Sens. Tillis and Burr Call on Senate to Give Lumbee Tribe Full Recognition | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today,North Carolina SenatorsThom Tillisand Richard Burrspokeon the Senate floor and urgedtheircolleagues to passtheLumbee Recognition Act, legislation they introduced that would officially give the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina federal recognition.The bill was blocked from passing by Senate Democrats. Watch a video of the speechhere. Senator Tillis:I want tothank the Lumbee people for their patience, but quite honestly, we are talking about the ninth-largest tribe in the nation and the largest east of the Mississippi riverWe are so close, there is a compelling case, and it is a century in the making. The fact that we couldn't pass this bill today when it passed unanimously out of the Houseof Representativesjust a month ago is a shame.They have been fighting for it for over a century, and I'm going to fight for it as long as I'm in the U.S. Senate. Senator Burr:Either before or after we swear in the new Congress, I promise my colleagues this place will come to a grinding halt, and we will take it up through regular order, the Lumbee Recognition Act. We will debate it as long as people want to, and we will make the case why this discrimination is despicable. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/12/tillis-colleagues-urge-trump-administration-to-wave-late-filing-penalties-for-taxpayers | Tillis, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Wave Late Filing Penalties for Taxpayers | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Recently, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, and his colleagues sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig urging the Trump Administration to wave late filing penalties for taxpayers whose filing delay is caused by COVID-19. Many taxpayers are facing economic hardships and business closures due to COVID-19,the Senators wrote.Taxpayers expect fair treatment from their government, and the current unwillingness to provide an expedited process for taxpayers and their advisors to request pandemic-specific relief places an undue burden on them. We ask that you move to address these issues immediately so the American people can receive the relief they urgently need. In the letter, the senators urged the Trump Administration to: Create a special COVID-19 First Time Abatement option for taxpayers eligible for normal First Time Abatement where one can attest to filing difficulty directly caused by the pandemic; Provide written guidance directing IRS Customer Service Representatives to grant reasonable cause and COVID-related abatement requests liberally; Develop and advertise specific COVID-related examples that qualify for reasonable cause abatement; and Create a dedicated telephone number, or dedicated prompt, for taxpayers and their advisors to call to request COVID-related penalty relief. Read the full letterhere. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-hosting-covid-19-telephone-town-hall-monday-december-21 | Murphy Hosting COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall on Monday, December 21 | 2020-12-19 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) will host a telephone town hall on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 7pm. The telephone town hall will be limited to discussing the COVID-19 vaccine, which Murphy received on Friday, December 18, 2020. Murphy will begin with a brief opening statement and then take questions from the audience. Constituents may participate by dialing 833-380-0715 when the event begins. "As a practicing surgeon and frontline healthcare worker, I took the COVID-19 vaccine to protect my patients while I provide care to them over the holidays," said Murphy. "While some are questioning the safety of the vaccine, I wanted to provide an update, answer constituents' questions, and reassure the public that this is a safe and effective vaccine. I hope many will join for the discussion." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/press/releases/congress-sends-bipartisan-child-care-protection-improvement-act-to-presidents-desk-for-signature | Congress Sends Bipartisan Child Care Protection Improvement Act to President’s Desk for Signature | 2020-12-19 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.20 Congress Sends Bipartisan Child Care Protection Improvement Act to President's Desk for Signature Today, Congress unanimously passed the Child Care Protection Improvement Act, legislation authored by Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). This bipartisan legislation, which will create a task force to assist states in the process of implementing federal work requirements for child care workers, will now be delivered to the President's desk for signature. Senators Burr and Van Hollen applauded Congress' bipartisan work. Our nation's child care workers serve an essential role on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and have faced unprecedented challenges over recent months,said Senator Burr.As communities continue to slowly reopen and parents return to the workplace, they need child care that is not only reliable, but safe. This commonsense legislation prioritizes children's safety by helping states meet employment requirements to ensure a high-quality child care workforce. I am pleased to see this bipartisan legislation head to the President's desk. As our nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, child care centers and workers have had to adapt and balance increased demands and challenges,said Senator Van Hollen.Providing a safe environment for these caregivers and America's children is crucial. Right now, too many states experience delays or roadblocks when implementing the critical criminal background checks required under the law to keep our children and workers safe. The bipartisan action we're taking today will help close this gap and ensure our children are in good hands. I urge the President to sign this bill into law immediately, and I will continue pushing for child care that is safe and affordable for all American families. Background: In 2014, Senator Burr championed the inclusion of criminal background check requirements for child care workers hired by providers that receive federal funding under the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG).… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-takes-covid-19-vaccine | Murphy Takes COVID-19 Vaccine | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Incoming Vice-Chairman of the House Republican Doctors Caucus and practicing surgeon Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) took the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 3:15pm, making him the first North Carolina member of Congress to take the COVID-19 vaccine. "As a frontline healthcare worker myself, I took the COVID-19 vaccine today to protect my patients as I provide care to them over the holidays," said Murphy. "I have been a strong proponent of the methods used by Operation Warp Speed since its inception earlier this year. My 30 years of experience as a surgeon have guided my thinking throughout this process, and I know that it has been a safe one. It's a great feeling to finally see this miraculous project come to fruition. I encourage everyone to take the vaccine when they get the opportunity to do so. Until then, please continue to wear a mask and practice social distancing when in public." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-murphy-banks-abraham-introduce-legislation-prevent-chinese-espionage | Reps. Murphy, Banks, Abraham Introduce Legislation to Prevent Chinese Espionage on Capitol Hill | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – On Friday, December 18, 2020, Congressmen Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), Jim Banks (IN-03), and Ralph Abraham, M.D. (LA-05) introduced the Stop China's Heinous Exploitation and Malicious Espionage (SCHEME) Against Congressional Access Act to bolster security against Chinese espionage amid recent reports that a Chinese operative had successfully infiltrated Capitol Hill in 2014. The bill requires the House and Senate Sergeant-at-Arms to consult with the Department of National Intelligence (DNI), the Department of State, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to create an interagency background review plan that more strictly assesses ties to the Chinese Communist Party. All Congressional staff members and paid interns would be required to undergo this background check. If staffers are found to be connected to the Chinese Community Party (CCP) or have intent to commit espionage, they would be fired immediately, reported to the intelligence committees, and brought under investigation by the FBI. "China will stop at nothing to steal American classified intelligence and intellectual property. Now that we know the Chinese have successfully infiltrated the halls of Congress, we must do the responsible thing and act accordingly," said Murphy. "Representatives often deal with highly sensitive information, and the FBI must be alerted if the people who members work with on a daily basis have ulterior motives against our great nation. I believe the SCHEME Against Congressional Access Act can help fix this breach in our security." "The Swalwell scandal was a massive breach of America's national security, and I hope Rep. Swalwell will do the right thing and resign," said Banks. "But even with Christina Fang back in Beijing and Rep. Swalwell off of the Intelligence Committee, Congress would still be at risk of Chinese Communist Party infiltration. We need to be proactive to ensure we never find ourselves in this situation again." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-releases-statement-on-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-concord | Hudson Releases Statement on Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Concord | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | hudson | https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on a fatal officer-involved shooting with the Concord Police Department: "Renee and I are devastated to learn of the officer-involved shooting last night in Concord. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the officer we lost, for a full and speedy recovery for the other officer injured, and with all of the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to keep our community safe." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=993 | Rep. Ted Budd Sponsors Resolution to Refocus Attention on National Debt | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Ted Budd Sponsors Resolution to Refocus Attention on National Debt f t # e Washington, December 16, 2020 Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) co-sponsored a bipartisan House resolution from Reps. Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Scott Peters (D-CA) that calls for further action to help workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as a renewed focus on addressing the national debt. Full text of the H. RES. 1261 is HERE. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/coastal-coalition-substance-abuse-prevention-receives-125000-grant | Coastal Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention Receives $125,000 Grant | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | New Bern, N.C. – The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy recently announced that the Coastal Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention (CCSAP) will receive $125,000 to keep serving residents across Carteret, Craven, Jones, Onslow and Pamlico counties. The grant is part of $91.4 million awarded to 733 coalitions nationwide through the Drug-Free Communities Support Program (DFCSP). In partnership with parents and community members, the CCSAP works to prevent youth substance abuse by promoting habits that reduce the risk of abuse and addressing factors that increase the risk of substance abuse. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) issued the following statement in response: "Just about everyone has a friend or family member or at least known of someone who has struggled with addiction. So many have lost a loved one, a church member or a business partner. Families have been shattered. Lives completely ruined," said Murphy. "That's why I feel my greatest contributions while I served in the North Carolina General Assembly were authoring and sponsoring the two major laws in fighting the Opioid Epidemic." "After closely studying this issue over the years, I've learned that the most effective way to treat drug abuse is at the local level. People who suffer through addiction need the support of their local communities more than anything. Addiction is a true disease that needs recognition and lifelong treatment. I thank the DFCSP for helping community institutions like the CCSAP and look forward to working with anyone who wants to push back against this national tragedy." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/walker-announces-2020-service-academy-nominations-sixth-district | Walker Announces 2020 Service Academy Nominations for the Sixth District | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Mark Walker | W000819 | walker.house.gov | legacy | GREENSBORO, N.C. U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) announced that he has nominated 15 North Carolina high school students for appointment to one of the United States' service academies the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy for the Class of 2025. The Sixth District's Service Academy Nomination Board, appointed by Walker, conducted interviews with each of the applicants and made recommendations based on their qualifications. This year's service academy nominees are an outstanding class of young North Carolinians who embody our state's values of high character, scholarship, and leadership, Walker said. Their inspiring pursuit of service to our nation can never be thanked enough and I am humbled to be a small part of their journey. I wish the students the best as they seek acceptance in their respective institutions. Next, the students will seek to meet the admission requirements of their service academy, which will make the final decision on admission in the early months of 2021. Each student who attends a service academy will make a commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. A full list of the service academy nominees, their schools, and their hometowns are below: 2020 Service Academy Nominees United States Air Force Academy Austin Thomas Smith | Dalton L. McMichael | Madison, NC Bryan Cao | Weaver Academy | Whitsett, NC Isabella Shoup | Western Alamance High School | Elon, NC Shannon Hobbs | Western Alamance High School | Elon, NC United States Naval Academy Timothy Spody Welch | Southeast Guilford | Greensboro, NC Ana Bella King | NC School of Science and Mathematics | Semora, NC Noelle Magee | Massanutten Military Academy | Chapel Hill, NC Magan Wilson | Dalton L. McMichael | Stokesdale, NC Dahlia Kilgore | Children's School of Discovery | Chapel Hill, NC United States Military Academy Parker Ashley Stewart | Northern Guilford High School |… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/fcc-announces-nationwide-broadband-funding-initiative-results-17583-eligible | FCC Announces Nationwide Broadband Funding Initiative Results with 17,583 Eligible Locations in NC-03 Counties | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Greenville, N.C. – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced that more than 5.2 million unserved American homes and businesses in rural areas will be receiving high-speed broadband internet over 10 years as a result of the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction. There are 17,583 eligible locations in counties that lie in the Third Congressional District of North Carolina with contracts valued at $18,393,956.70. Providers must meet buildout benchmarks that will require them to reach their assigned locations by the end of the sixth year. The contracts are designed to incentivize installation as quickly as possible. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-supports-bipartisan-bicameral-agreement-address-surprise-medical-billing | Murphy Supports Bipartisan, Bicameral Agreement to Address Surprise Medical Billing | 2020-12-12 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – On Friday, December 11, 2020, key House and Senate leaders came to a bipartisan agreement in principle to address surprise medical billing. After years of being heavily debated, it has finally gotten to a point of a general agreement. Surprise billing occurs when a patient goes to a medical facility and receives care, usually emergently, that does not accept their insurance. They then would receive a ‘surprise bill' because they were under the assumption that the services they were rendered were covered by their insurance company. Under this legislation, patients will be held harmless in this situation and the issue will be resolved between the provider and the insurance company so the patient will not receive a "surprise bill" when out of network. Also importantly the bill creates a fair and regimented framework to help resolve disputes between insurers and providers. Incoming House Republican Doctors Caucus Vice-Chairman Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement in support of the bill: "As a practicing physician of 30 years who often has to care for patients in emergency situations, I hear from these patients about the unexpected cost that surprise medical billing can have on them and their families," said Murphy. "The last thing a patient needs is to worry about whether their doctors or hospital are in network when a medical emergency arises. Patients don't deserve to be caught in the middle of disputes between insurers and providers. Yet at the same time, those providing the care to the patient need to be reimbursed appropriately for the care they render. Congress has long argued about the solution to this significant issue and I am thrilled we have finally come to a compromise. "Although this is not a perfect bill, it is significantly better for providers than earlier versions. I commend the chairmen and ranking members of the committees involved as well as Congressional leadership for fixing an issue that has long affected both patients and providers." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=992 | Rep. Ted Budd Statement Supporting the Texas Election Lawsuit | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Ted Budd Statement Supporting the Texas Election Lawsuit f t # e Washington, December 11, 2020 Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) released the following statement after signing an Amicus Brief supporting Texas's election integrity lawsuit at the Supreme Court:"Millions of Americans do not have faith in the November election. One of the best ways to air out the legitimate concerns over voter fraud, machine irregularities, and mail-in ballots is at the Supreme Court. The Constitution gives authority over elections to the state legislatures. In four states, non-legislative officials overstepped their authority and removed election safeguards. That's why the Supreme Court should hear the Texas case." f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rouzer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B5919F37-880E-4A35-9199-75E43391514B | Rouzer Statement on Texas v. Pennsylvania Amicus Brief | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | David Rouzer | R000603 | rouzer.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home News Press Releases Print | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/press/releases/senate-passes-annual-defense-funding-bill-for-60th-consecutive-year | Senate Passes Annual Defense Funding Bill for 60th Consecutive Year | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.20 Senate Passes Annual Defense Funding Bill for 60th Consecutive Year Today, the Senate passed the Conference Agreement tothe William M. Mac Thornberry National Defense Reauthorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation, which has been passed for 60 consecutive years, protects American national security interests, enhances Congressional oversight, and prioritizes service members and their families. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), who voted in favor of the Conference Agreement, applauded the Senate's passage. Providing a strong national defense is one of the most important responsibilities Congress has,said Senator Burr.This year's defense spending bill is as important as ever. As we continue to counter aggression from our adversaries and face the unprecedented challenges of a global pandemic, our service members need the right resources and strategic direction to continue protecting American interests. This bipartisan legislation provides that by rebuilding and modernizing our Armed Forces, enhancing our competitive edge against China and Russia, and prioritizing the needs of military families. I'm pleased to support this critical funding bill. By strengthening our national defense now, we ensure that American national security interests are protected for years to come. Background: The Conference Agreement for the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2021 passed the Senate by a vote of 84-13. The summary of the bill can be foundhereand the full text of the agreement can be foundhere. Specifically, the NDAA: Provides $740.5 billon for national defense, which includes $215.8 million in military construction projects in North Carolina; Ensures service members have adequate diagnostic equipment, testing capabilities, and personal protective equipmentto support overall readiness across the nation in light of the COVID-19 pandemic; Prioritizes the men and women in uniform and their familiesby providing a three percent pay raise to troops, ensuring high-quality and accessi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=989 | Rep. Ted Budd Leads Push to Help Small Businesses | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13) joined over 170 of his colleagues to send a letter to top House leaders, asking them to take practical steps to ease the financial burden on small businesses during the pandemic. The letter pushes House leaders to consider the Small Business Expense Protection Act, which Rep. Budd sponsored, that will allow recipients of PPP loans to deduct those expenses on their taxes. Rep. Budd said on the House floor this week: While many states and localities begin to make the same mistake of instituting massive shutdowns, small businesses have been left high and dry. Imagine pouring everything you have, emotionally and financially, into an idea. Then you watch it grow and thrive, but through no fault of your own, it gets ruined because your local government shuts you down and the federal government refuses to help. For the sake of our nation's job creators and our workers, it's time that we act to support our fellow citizens as we enter the final stages of our battle against this virus. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-statement-fda-granting-emergency-use-authorization-pfizer-covid-19 | Murphy Statement on FDA Granting Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Greenville, N.C. – Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), a member of the House Republican Doctors Caucus and the only practicing physician in Congress, released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: "Many believed it would take at least a year to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, but American innovation has exceeded expectations yet again. Operation Warp Speed has come through. This is truly remarkable. It has been a long year, and everyone is ready for relief. We are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel with this announcement. However, we must continue to engage in social spacing and wear masks for the foreseeable future. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/walker-s-legislation-rename-greensboro-post-office-honor-congressman | Walkers Legislation to Rename Greensboro Post Office in Honor of Congressman Howard Coble Passes House | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Mark Walker | W000819 | walker.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.)today released the following statement upon the House's passage of his legislation,H.R. 6161, to rename a United States Postal Service Office in Greensboro, N.C. as the J. Howard Coble Post Office Building. The post office to be renamed is located at 1585 Yanceyville Street. For more than three decades, Howard Coble blessed our community with his humbling leadership, representing the Greensboro area valiantly throughout the halls of Congress, Walker said. It is my utmost honor to see this permanent reminder of his service has passed the House so the legacy of my friend and mentor will continue to live on for generations to come. John Howard Coble was born in Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C., on March 18, 1931. After graduating from high school, he briefly attended Appalachian State University before serving five years in the United States Coast Guard. After leaving active duty in 1956, he continued to serve in the United States Coast Guard Reserve from 1960-1982. Coble received a degree in History from Guildford College in 1958 and a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill in 1962. Coble worked in the insurance industry, was assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, and was secretary of the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Coble served one term in the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1969 and again from 1979-1984. In 1984, Coble was elected to represent North Carolina's 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He would end up serving for 15 terms and 30 years, the longest period ever by a North Carolina Republican. Coble served on the Judiciary Committee and chaired the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet. During the advent of the internet in the 1990's he worked to strengthen copyright and patent laws. In retirement, he refused to take his congressional pension Coble believed in being fiscally responsible and thought his salary was sufficient enough … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-statement-governor-cooper-s-new-covid-curfew-announcement | Murphy Statement on Governor Cooper’s New COVID Curfew Announcement | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement in response to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announcing a new COVID curfew: "The seemingly never-ending pandemic continues to take its toll on the health and livelihood of North Carolinians. We are undergoing another surge as we have done already twice this year. If this virus has shown us anything, it is that it is persistently infectious and prevalent. "As a surgeon I am not for doing something just to be doing something. Governor Cooper's recent increased restrictions seem to be just that. They will, in my opinion, have little, if any, effect on people becoming infected or sick. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/walker-announces-2020-congressional-app-challenge-winners | Walker Announces 2020 Congressional App Challenge Winners | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Mark Walker | W000819 | walker.house.gov | legacy | GREENSBORO, N.C.U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.)today announced Jayden Sansom and Sushen Kolakaleti as the winners of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge for North Carolina's Sixth District. I'm incredibly proud to highlight Jayden and Sushen's impressive proficiency, exceptional talent, and hard work in this year's Congressional App Challenge competition, Walker said. I wish Jayden, Sushen, and all of our applicants great success in their future endeavors. Jayden Sansom, a senior at Chatham School of Science and Engineering, developed a user-friendly application to observe the night sky. The app, Starga, collects and presents detailed information on star constellations. Sushen Kolakaleti is a senior from Northern Guilford High School. He created My Sadhana, an app that allows users to track spiritual progress and receive feedback on ways to improve areas of importance. Established by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, this competition engages students from across the nation to encourage creativity and STEM education. It allows students the opportunity to compete with other students from their own Congressional district by creating and exhibiting their software application for mobile or computer devices on a platform of their choice. As the first-place winner, Jayden's app will be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives'website. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402719 | McHenry Votes to Support Our Troops and Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Patrick McHenry | M001156 | mchenry.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on House passage of theConference Report to Accompany H.R. 6395 Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act:Today'svote fulfillsour responsibility to provide for a strong national defense,said Congressman McHenry.The NDAA includes resources to help the U.S. Military combat the coronavirus pandemic, a well-deserved pay raise for our troops, and brings us another step towards closing the readiness gapthat developed under the previous Administration. In addition to these important measures, this year's NDAA also includes the strengthening of the Berry Amendment, an important step that will both protect American textile jobsincluding many here in western North Carolinaand continue our efforts to combat the Chinese regime,"McHenry continued."In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, it isclear we need to do all we can to protect our domestic supply chains and reduce our reliance on foreign nations.This provision helps accomplish that goal and I'm proud that my efforts to include it in this year's NDAA have paid off. Additionally, American textile industry leaders thanked Congressman McHenry and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) for their bipartisanship leadership on the inclusion of a strengthened Berry Amendment in this year's NDAA: On behalf of the entire U.S. textile industry, I would like to express the industry's sincere appreciation to Congressman McHenry and Congressman Pascrell for their leadership on the inclusion of a critical provision that strengthens the Berry Amendment in the conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2021,said National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas.This is a big victory for the textile industry, which benefits greatly from the Berry Amendment-- an essential tool of national security policy that ensures American warfighters and military personnel are wearing 100% American-made textile and apparel products, including mission critic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-releases-statement-on-2021-ndaa | Hudson Releases Statement on 2021 NDAA | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | hudson | https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for veterans, released the following statement on the FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report that was passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives: "While this legislation is not perfect, it includes provisions I fought for including pay raises and PPE for troops, overdue improvements for military housing, and mental health care reforms for servicemembers, military families and veterans. I was also proud to secure six provisions in the bill including a 10% increase in hazard duty pay, improvements to military family education and expanded VA access for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits," said Rep. Hudson. "As Fort Bragg's Congressman, I'll never stop fighting to support our troops, their families and our veterans." In July, Rep. Hudson secured six provisions in the FY 21 NDAA. They include: 10% pay increase in hazard duty pay. Expanded access for Special Operations' POTFF program and improvements to retain employees for the program. Report to strengthen Impact Aid education funding. Improved access to Exceptional Family Member Program for special needs military families. Expanded access to the VA for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-votes-fy2021-ndaa-conference-report | Murphy Votes for FY2021 NDAA Conference Report | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – On December 8, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6395, the Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report, which funds the military for FY2021. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) voted in favor of the legislation. The annual defense spending measure now heads to the Senate. The NDAA has passed Congress on a bipartisan basis for 59 consecutive years. The $740.5 billion annual defense bill provides American servicemembers a 3% pay raise and authorizes extra pay for troops in combat zones. Sec. 519 of the NDAA was introduced earlier this year as the FLIGHT Act, a bill on which Murphy was an original co-sponsor in the House of Representatives. Sec. 519 requires the Secretary of Defense to create pilot programs that support Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and minority institutions, to include creating partnerships between military bases and institutions and providing financial assistance for pilot training. Elizabeth City State University, which is in the Third Congressional District of North Carolina, is a flight school and HBCU. "Anytime I come across a bill that consists of thousands of pages, there are provisions that I disagree with. Although this is not a perfect piece of legislation, I voted for it because it supports our brave men and women in uniform who sacrifice so much for our country daily. From the first day I was sworn in, I have supported our military, particularly our Marines at Camp Lejeune, New River and Cherry Point. It is critical that we continue to rise above politics in support of the military as Congress has done for the past 59 years," said Murphy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=987 | Rep. Ted Budd Medically Cleared to Return to Washington | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Ted Budd Medically Cleared to Return to Washington f t # e Washington, December 7, 2020 Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13) released the following statement and video message: I'm happy to report that I've been medically cleared by the Attending Physician of the U.S. Congress to return to Washington, DC. I'm incredibly thankful for all of the prayers and well wishes that came my way in the last week, and I can't wait to get back to the people's work. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/walker-s-legislation-codify-president-trump-s-action-hbcus-passes-house | Walkers Legislation to Codify President Trumps Action on HBCUs Passes the House | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Mark Walker | W000819 | walker.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) today released the following statement upon the House passage of the HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students (HBCU PARTNERS) Act legislation heintroducedalongside U.S. Representative Alma Adams (D-N.C.). U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced thecompanion billin the Senate. Creating a comprehensive federal partnership with America's HBCUs is essential for Congress' shared goal of directing unprecedented support for North Carolina's HBCUs like North Carolina A&T, Winston-Salem State, Elizabeth City State, North Carolina Central, Bennett, Johnson, C. Smith, and Shaw proud and historic institutions which I am privileged to support, Walker said. With this bipartisan legislation, the HBCU PARTNERS Act further cements our nation's commitment to these vital educational institutions. The HBCU PARTNERS Act builds on the President's 2017 executive order on HBCUs. It will require federal agencies with relevant grants and programs to undertake annual planning and coordinate their efforts to support and expand HBCU participation in those programs. The bill strengthens the rigor and transparency requirements of existing law by requiring that agencies track their progress toward past goals and share their plans with Congress. In addition, it codifies the President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs, ensuring an ongoing avenue for the institutions' priorities and policy concerns to be raised. Read the full legislation in its entiretyhere. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400029 | Foxx Applauds Passage of War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Virginia Foxx | F000450 | foxx.house.gov | foxx | https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the passage of H.R. 1819, the War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act: “The brute force of law must be swiftly and decisively applied to the perpetrators of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide across the world. With the passage of H.R. 1819, the War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act, the United States Government, and governments across the world, take a leap forward in the pursuit of justice. “Under current law, the United States Government can use the War Crimes Rewards Program (WCRP) to pay bounties for information that helps bring these perpetrators to justice. H.R. 1819 clarifies that the WCRP rewards can also be allocated for prosecutions that fall under domestic law – including U.S. law or the law of another country – in addition to the laws of international tribunals. “I’m pleased to see the House pass this vital legislation so that future atrocities will be thwarted, and the many victims of these horrendous acts will receive the justice they so deserve.” ### U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx represents North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District and is the Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-legislation-rename-farmville-post-office-after-congressman-walter-b | Murphy Legislation to Rename Farmville Post Office After Congressman Walter B. Jones, Jr. Signed into Law | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, December 3, 2020, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 5037, which designates the post office at 3703 North Main Street in Farmville, North Carolina, as the "Walter B. Jones, Jr. Post Office." The bill was introduced by Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) on November 12, 2019, passed the House of Representatives on February 5, 2020, and passed the Senate on November 18, 2020. On November 13, 2020, Murphy and the entire North Carolina Congressional Delegation wrote a letter to Senate leadership requesting the bill be passed. The text of the letter can be found here. Murphy released the following statement: "Congressman Walter B. Jones Jr. was not only my predecessor, he was my friend and mentor as well. It was very fitting that the first legislation I introduced as a member of Congress be in his honor. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| http://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402715 | McHenry Re-Elected to Serve as Republican Leader of the House Financial Services Committee | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | NC | Patrick McHenry | M001156 | mchenry.house.gov | legacy | McHenry Re-Elected to Serve as Republican Leader of the House Financial Services Committee Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) was re-elected by members of the House Republican Conference to continue to lead the House Financial Services Committee as Ranking Member. McHenry released the following statement after his re-election:It's an honor to have two more years as the Committee's Republican leader. Over the past two years, Republican Committee Members have delivered on our commitment to innovative solutions and pro-growth policies to support American families and small businesses. From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Committee Republicans responded immediately to ensure this health crisis did not become a financial crisis. We know there is more work to be done, and I am committed to working with my colleagues to return our nation to a roaring economy. Republicans have a clear alternative to Democrats' government-first agenda. I look forward to leading in the Financial Services Committee to provide solutions, opportunity, and support to the American people. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/reps-hudson-sewell-arrington-and-ruiz-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-remove | Reps. Hudson, Sewell, Arrington and Ruiz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Barriers to Innovative Multi-Cancer Screening Technology for Medicare Beneficiaries | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | hudson | https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) joined U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Raul Ruiz (CA-36) today to introduce H.R. 8845, the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, legislation to ensure timely Medicare coverage of groundbreaking early cancer detection tests for our nation's seniors. The bipartisan legislation recognizes emerging advances in our nation's fight against cancer by ensuring Medicare coverage for new, innovative tests that detect multiple types of cancer before symptoms develop. "Families are devastated by a cancer diagnosis and as the second leading cause of death in the United States, it happens all too often," said lead Republican cosponsor from the Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Richard Hudson. "By increasing access to multi-cancer early detection screening tests through Medicare, we can save lives in North Carolina and around the country by catching more cancers sooner and allowing treatments to begin before cancers reach late stages. As a member of the Health Subcommittee, I look forward to advancing this bipartisan legislation." "Cancer survival rates are higher when detected early, but we are losing too many Americans to cancer simply because we do not catch it early enough. Too often, those who are most likely to be diagnosed at late stages are members of our most vulnerable communities: minority, economically fragile, and rural populations," said Rep. Sewell, the lead sponsor of the bill. "Our transformative legislation will help ensure Medicare beneficiaries are able to benefit from breakthrough screening technologies. I look forward to working with my colleagues to modernize the Medicare coverage statute and ensure timely access to multi-cancer screening for beneficiaries." "Multi-cancer early detection is an incredible example of the US leading in medical innovation," stated lead Republican cosponsor from the Ways and Means Committee Rep. Arrington. "This type of screening has the potential to drastically improv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/press/releases/senator-burr-applauds-department-of-transportations-revised-rule-of-service-animals-on-flights | Senator Burr Applauds Department of Transportation’s Revised Rule of Service Animals on Flights | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 12.03.20 Senator Burr Applauds Department of Transportation's Revised Rule of Service Animals on Flights The Department of Transportation yesterday announced its revision to the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation of service animals on aircraft to ensure a safe and accessible air transportation system. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), who has led efforts to strengthen the standards of service animals on aircraft, applauded the Department of Transportation's final rule. For too long, some people have taken advantage of the service animal program by fraudulently claiming disability needs so they could bring a ridiculous range of animals on flights, said Senator Burr. The Department of Transportation's revised rule is a commonsense fix and a big win for Americans and for veterans with disabilities. It protects the ability of those with legitimate needs to safely travel with trained service animals. I've worked for years to create stricter service animal guidelines, and I applaud the Department of Transportation for recognizing the importance of creating a safer and more accessible air transportation system. Background: In April 2018, Senator Burr introduced legislation to better align the definition of a service animal under the Air Carriers Access Act (ACAA) with the definition under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), establish a criminal penalty for making misrepresentations about service animals, and require federal agencies to establish a standard of service animal behavior training for animals on aircraft. During consideration of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act in October 2018, Senator Burr negotiated the inclusion of an amendment to require the FAA to establish rulemaking to define the term service animal for air transportation and develop minimum standards for service and emotional support animals carried on airplanes. On January 22, 2020, as a result of Senator Burr's successful negotiation, the Department of Transportation announced that it was seekin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=985 | Rep. Ted Budd Leads GOP Effort to Protect Key House Rule | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Advance, N.C. -- Today, Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) sent a letter to the House Rules Committee and House Democrat leadership demanding that they cease any changes to the Motion to Recommit, a critical procedural tool used by the Minority Party to improve legislation. Rep. Budd was joined by 108 House Republicans. The letter reads: We write to express concern that House Democrats are considering additional changes to the rules that would be detrimental to the rights of the Minority party in the House of Representatives for years to come. Specifically, we are referring to the elimination or the raising of the threshold on a Motion to Recommit (MTR). As you know, an MTR is a critical procedural tool that gives the Minority party one last opportunity to improve legislation before a final vote on the House floor. In fact, in the 116th Congress, just over 10 percent of MTR attempts were successful. These changes made a real difference and made these bills better. For example, in 2019, when Speaker Pelosi brought a bill to the floor that required background checks for gun sales, House Republicans offered an MTR that required gun sellers to notify Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of any undocumented immigrant who tries to purchase a gun. The MTR passed by a bipartisan margin of 220 - 209. This marked a crucial legislative achievement for the safety and security of the American people. In another instance from 2020, House Democrats brought a bill to the floor that would allow private parties to sue public schools for racial discrimination. To improve the bill, House Republicans offered an MTR requiring that anti-Semitism also be considered a form of illegal discrimination. The MTR passed with 255 bipartisan votes. These and countless other examples highlight the importance of the MTR and how this procedural motion not only increases transparency between Members of Congress and their constituents, but holds members accountable and forces them to go on record for the viewpoints that they hold. Eliminating or w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=986 | Rep. Ted Budd Helps Secure COVID-19 Funding For Restaurants and Hotels | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Ted Budd Helps Secure COVID-19 Funding For Restaurants and Hotels f t # e Advance, N.C., December 2, 2020 Advance, N.C. -- Today, Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13) announced that he helped secure a $172,115 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The grant, supports the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association with providing focused technical assistance directly to hospitality businesses across the state of North Carolina that were adversely impacted by COVID-19. Rep. Budd sent a letter to the EDA on July 27, 2020 requesting this grant funding for small North Carolina restaurants and hotels. The grant's full description reads: This EDA investment supports the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association with providing focused technical assistance directly to hospitality businesses across the state of North Carolina that were adversely impacted by COVID-19. The technical assistance will include support for restaurants navigating changing supply chains, web and marketing support and recommendations and support to identify loans and operational and regulatory issues that are posing challenges to companies looking to fully reopen. Once implemented, the project will strengthen the regional economy and advance economic resiliency throughout the region. The CARES Act, signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on March 27, 2020, provides EDA with $1.5 billion for economic development assistance programs to help communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=983 | Rep. Ted Budd Statement After Testing Positive for COVID-19 | 2020-12-01 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Ted Budd Statement After Testing Positive for COVID-19 f t # e Advance, NC, December 1, 2020 Advance, N.C. -- Today, Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13) released the following statement and video message:I want to let folks know that I tested positive for COVID-19 today and will be quarantining on the farm for a bit. I have very mild symptoms, but I'm still working with my district and DC staff remotely. Even though I have to stay here in North Carolina for the time being, I'll keep fighting for solutions that will help people who are feeling the impact of COVID much worse than I am. Nothing is going to stop me from doing the job that the voters elected me to do. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402714 | McHenry on Senator Kathy Harrington Becoming North Carolina's First Female Senate Majority Leader | 2020-11-30 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | NC | Patrick McHenry | M001156 | mchenry.house.gov | legacy | McHenry on Senator Kathy Harrington Becoming North Carolina's First Female Senate Majority Leader Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the unanimous election of Senator Kathy Harringtonof Gastoniaas the first female majority leader oftheNorth CarolinaSenate:"Congratulations to my longtime friend Kathy Harrington on this tremendous honor. Kathy is a proven operator within the Republican Caucus who commands the attention of her colleagues when she speaks. Kathy's election as Majority Leader marks a historic choice for NC Senate Republicans and one I know they will not regret." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=4935 | In Case You Missed It: Medical malpractice claims delay 'unacceptable,' Rep. Hudson tells DoD (Fox 46) | 2020-11-30 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | legacy | CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE)Bipartisan anger on Capitol Hill continues to grow as military families, whose loved ones were injured or killed due to medical malpractice, are left in limbo. In a letter to Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller, Fort Bragg Congressman Richard Hudson (R-Concord) calls the Defense Department's delay in processing medical malpractice claims unacceptable. When we initially began this endeavor to bring equitable treatment to those harmed by medical malpractice, it was noted that the DoD was opposed to this effort, Hudson wrote. I sincerely hope that this is not an effort by the Department to delay a policy that they do not support. Active duty soldiers are not allowed to sue the government because of a controversial 1950 Supreme Court ruling known as the Feres Doctrine. A law signed last year, following a series of FOX 46 investigations, gives service members the right to be compensated for the first time for botched and negligent care. While thisdoes not wholly repeal the Feres Doctrine, Hudson wrote, it is a positive step towards the equitable treatment of our men and women in uniform. Last year, a bipartisan bill that Hudson worked on was introduced in Congress. It stemmed from a series of FOX 46 reports on the botched care that Fort Bragg Green Beret Sgt. 1stClassRichard Stayskalreceived at Womack Army Medical Center. Doctors misdiagnosed his lung cancer as pneumonia. He is now Stage 4. Defense officials told Congress an interim final rule needed to implement the law would be released no later than Sept. 30. Nearly two months later, DoD officials say it is still well underway almost a yearafter President Trump signed the law. [W]e are now well past this target and there is still no timeline on when a rule will be made public, Hudson wrote. This delay is unacceptable. Read the entire article and Congressman Hudson's letter to the Department of Defensehere. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/in-case-you-missed-it-medical-malpractice-claims-delay-unacceptable-rep-hudson-tells | In Case You Missed It: Medical malpractice claims delay 'unacceptable,' Rep. Hudson tells DoD (Fox 46) | 2020-11-30 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | hudson | https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE)– Bipartisan anger on Capitol Hill continues to grow as military families, whose loved ones were injured or killed due to medical malpractice, are left in limbo. In a letter to Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller, Fort Bragg Congressman Richard Hudson (R-Concord) calls the Defense Department's delay in processing medical malpractice claims "unacceptable." "When we initially began this endeavor to bring equitable treatment to those harmed by medical malpractice, it was noted that the DoD was opposed to this effort," Hudson wrote. "I sincerely hope that this is not an effort by the Department to delay a policy that they do not support." Active duty soldiers are not allowed to sue the government because of a controversial 1950 Supreme Court ruling known as the Feres Doctrine. A law signed last year, following a series of FOX 46 investigations, gives service members the right to be compensated for the first time for botched and negligent care. "While this…does not wholly repeal the Feres Doctrine," Hudson wrote, "it is a positive step towards the equitable treatment of our men and women in uniform." Last year, a bipartisan bill that Hudson worked on was introduced in Congress. It stemmed from a series of FOX 46 reports on the botched care that Fort Bragg Green Beret Sgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal received at Womack Army Medical Center. Doctors misdiagnosed his lung cancer as pneumonia. He is now Stage 4. Defense officials told Congress an interim final rule needed to implement the law would be released no later than Sept. 30. Nearly two months later, DoD officials say it is still "well underway" – almost a year after President Trump signed the law. "[W]e are now well past this target and there is still no timeline on when a rule will be made public," Hudson wrote. "This delay is unacceptable." Read the entire article and Congressman Hudson's letter to the Department of Defense here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/walker-honors-dr-joe-giaritelli-community-hero-month | Walker Honors Dr. Joe Giaritelli as Community Hero of the Month | 2020-11-30 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | NC | Mark Walker | W000819 | walker.house.gov | legacy | GREENSBORO, N.C.U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.)honored Dr. Joe Giaritelli as the Sixth District Community Hero of the Month for November 2020. Each month, Walker awards a constituent, business, or organization for displaying extraordinary acts of service and for making a difference in the lives around them. For more than two decades, Dr. Joe's heart and leadership hasgreatly impacted thousands of people throughout Central North Carolina, serving his community with integrity, grace and success, Walker said. Over the course of six years, I was privileged to see firsthand the difference Dr. Joe has made, and am honored to present him with this award. Dr. Joe Giaritelli has been the Senior Pastor of Lawndale Baptist Church in Greensboro for nearly 22 years. Affectionately called Dr. Joe by many of his friends and family, he has been in the ministry for 35 years. While in Greensboro, he has led multiple efforts to realize his vision for Lawndale as a leader in serving the community. He has been involved in implementing dozens of community ministry programs, including the church's annual Thanksgiving Feeding the 5000 event. The church continued thetradition this year, giving out turkeys during a drive-up event to families in need. Dr. Joe Giaritelli and his wife, PJ, live in Greensboro. He was presented with a certificate and a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/fema-awards-havelock-176-million-repair-woodhaven-drive | FEMA Awards Havelock $1.76 Million to Repair Woodhaven Drive | 2020-11-24 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Havelock, N.C. – On Tuesday, November 24, 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the town of Havelock $1,755,560.55 to repair damage on Woodhaven Drive that occurred as a direct result of Hurricane Florence. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-sends-letter-secretary-mnuchin-requesting-intervention-north-carolina | Murphy Sends Letter to Secretary Mnuchin Requesting Intervention in North Carolina Broadband Funding | 2020-11-20 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, November 19, 2020, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) sent a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin requesting clarification on the ability for the State of North Carolina to use funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for rural broadband. Millions of dollars were appropriated for North Carolina to invest in rural broadband under the CARES Act. However, the North Carolina State Office of State Budget and Management, under the Roy Cooper Administration, notified North Carolina broadband providers of its intention to divert $30 million of funding initially designated for the state's rural broadband program. The North Carolina Department of Information Technology is also denying rural broadband providers CARES Act funding. A digital copy of the letter can be found here. Murphy released the following statement: "The CARES Act clearly appropriated millions of dollars for the purpose of expanding broadband in the State of North Carolina. There has been precedent of many other states using the CARES Act monies for this specific purpose. It is puzzling as to why the Cooper Administration is denying these much-needed funds for North Carolina's rural broadband. This withholding of funding for service providers disproportionately affects rural areas and low-income families who need internet the most, particularly during a time where school and work are at least partially being conducted online. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=979 | Reps. Ted Budd & Dan Bishop Introduce ‘Combat Voter Fraud Act’ | 2020-11-18 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Reps. Ted Budd & Dan Bishop Introduce Combat Voter Fraud Act' f t # e Washington, November 18, 2020 Washington, D.C. -- Today, Reps. Ted Budd and Dan Bishop introduced the Combat Voter Fraud Act. The bill directs the Department of Justice and the Attorney General to create a national strategy to combat and prevent voter fraud in the United States. The text of the bill can be found HERE. Rep. Budd said in a statement: The 2020 election has made clear that our country needs one national strategy to investigate and prevent voter fraud. Under my bill, the Department of Justice will determine best practices for the prevention of common issues like voter intimidation, fraud, ballot systems glitches or sabotage, hacking, or election audits. Nothing is more important than the integrity of our ballots, and my bill takes a first step toward ensuring that our elections are completely fair and accurate. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=4934 | Hudson Unanimously Elected to House Leadership | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has been unanimously elected by his colleagues as House Republican Conference Secretary for the 117th Congress. In this leadership position within the House Republican Conference, Rep. Hudson will focus on prioritizing member development, keeping Republicans on offense, and coordinating Republican communications strategies. I want to thank the people of North Carolina's 8th District for reelecting me and allowing me to continue to be an effective voice and leader in our conference,"said Rep. Hudson."I'm a conservative who will listen to every member of our conference and amplify their voices. By running in a targeted district myself, I know what it takes to win and will also continue working to give others the tools they need to strengthen and expand our conference. I am confident we can retake the majority in 2022 by remaining united, staying on offense, and offering a bold conservative alternative to the American people that follows through on ourCommitment to America." Rep. Hudson will replace outgoing Republican Conference Secretary Jason Smith (MO-08). Conference Secretary is one of seven positions at the leadership table for Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn more about the House Republican Conferencehere. ? ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-unanimously-elected-to-house-leadership | Hudson Unanimously Elected to House Leadership | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | hudson | https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has been unanimously elected by his colleagues as House Republican Conference Secretary for the 117th Congress. In this leadership position within the House Republican Conference, Rep. Hudson will focus on prioritizing member development, keeping Republicans on offense, and coordinating Republican communications strategies. "I want to thank the people of North Carolina's 8th District for reelecting me and allowing me to continue to be an effective voice and leader in our conference," said Rep. Hudson. "I'm a conservative who will listen to every member of our conference and amplify their voices. By running in a targeted district myself, I know what it takes to win and will also continue working to give others the tools they need to strengthen and expand our conference. I am confident we can retake the majority in 2022 by remaining united, staying on offense, and offering a bold conservative alternative to the American people that follows through on our Commitment to America." Rep. Hudson will replace outgoing Republican Conference Secretary Jason Smith (MO-08). Conference Secretary is one of seven positions at the leadership table for Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn more about the House Republican Conference here. ? | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/press/releases/senator-burr-statement-on-cisa-director-christopher-krebs- | Senator Burr Statement on CISA Director Christopher Krebs | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 11.17.20 Senator Burr Statement on CISA Director Christopher Krebs Today, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) issued the following statement on the departure of Christopher Krebs as Director of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): Chris Krebs is a dedicated public servant who has done a remarkable job during a challenging time. Chris and his team at CISA have worked diligently to strengthen our election infrastructure, helping to shore up vulnerabilities and build trust between State and Federal Governments. The creative and innovative campaign CISA developed to promote cybersecurity should serve as a model for other government agencies. Their efforts were essential in protecting the 2020 U.S. presidential election against threats of foreign interference. I'm grateful for all Chris has done and I wish him the best in his next chapter. Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/11/senate-passes-tillis-bill-to-support-mental-health-treatment-for-incarcerated-individuals | Senate Passes Tillis Bill to Support Mental Health Treatment for Incarcerated Individuals | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statements after the Senate passed theCrisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act, which would authorize grants to allow law enforcement to partner with mental health providers on treatment and crisis stabilization services for incarcerated individuals and promote community-based care upon reentry: This bipartisan legislation provides our communities with the resources they need to assist those with mental illnesses before, during, and after their involvement with the justice system,said Senator Tillis.I want to thank my colleagues in the Senate for unanimously passing this bill and encouraging partnerships between law enforcement and mental health providers to address mental illness in our criminal justice system. Our criminal justice system is charged with caring for thousands of individuals with mental health issues,said Senator Cornyn.I'm grateful to my Senate colleagues for passing this legislation to help inmates get the care they need while incarcerated and continuity of that care once they are released. I urge my House colleagues to quickly pass this legislation and send it to the President's desk. This measure will help provide incarcerated individuals with mental health care vital to their successful return to society. The Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act will fix the current failings of the system by ensuring dependable access to mental health treatment in their communities to help them stay on track,said Senator Blumenthal. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) is also a cosponsor of the legislation. Background: TheCrisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Actwould authorize: Collaborative programs involving justice and mental health agencies and community-based behavioral health providers that would help ensure access to appropriate medication and long-term health care for returning citizens; Community-level crisis response programs that invol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-north-carolina-congressional-delegation-send-letter-requesting-senate | Murphy, North Carolina Congressional Delegation Send Letter Requesting Senate Passage of Walter B. Jones, Jr. Post Office Legislation | 2020-11-13 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – On Friday, November 13, 2020 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) led a letter signed by the entire North Carolina Congressional delegation to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer. The letter requests the Senate pass H.R. 5037, which was introduced by Murphy. The bill would rename the post office in Farmville, North Carolina after Murphy's predecessor, the late Congressman Walter B. Jones, Jr. Farmville was Congressman Jones's hometown. The low-cost bill passed the House on February 5, 2020 but has yet to pass the Senate. Murphy released the following statement: "Congressman Jones was not only my predecessor, he was also my friend and mentor. I thought it altogether fitting to introduce my first piece of legislation as a Member of Congress in his honor. I thank my North Carolina colleagues for unanimously supporting this effort. "With the 116th Congress quickly ending in early January, it is important for this bill to pass through the Senate and be signed by the president soon. If it is not passed in time, we will have to begin the process again in the House of Representatives during the next Congress. It is my hope that the Senate will quickly pass this legislation to honor a longtime representative of eastern North Carolinians. Such a bipartisan effort has sat idly by for far too long," said Murphy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/sba-disaster-loan-application-deadline-private-nonprofits-affected-hurricane | SBA Disaster Loan Application Deadline for Private Nonprofits Affected by Hurricane Isaias Approaching on December 14th | 2020-11-13 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible Private Nonprofit organizations in eastern North Carolina that December 14, 2020 is the deadline to apply for disaster loans for physical damage caused by Hurricane Isaias. Private Nonprofits (PNP) with property in Beaufort, Brunswick, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Hyde, Jones, Onslow, Pamlico and/or Pitt counties are eligible to apply for disaster loans worth up to $2 million. The interest rate for these loans is 2.75 percent and terms can be as long as 30 years. Loans are capped at 20 percent of the damaged value. The disaster loan assistance application can be found here. The SBA also offers loans for non-property related damage sustained from Hurricane Isaias through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. This type of loan can be used to cover things like operating costs. Applications for EIDL are due by July 14, 2021. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) issued the following statement: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-condemns-aoc-tweet-calling-trump-supporters-be-blacklisted | Murphy Condemns AOC Tweet Calling for Trump Supporters to Be Blacklisted | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Greenville, N.C. – Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement after Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) called for people associated with President Donald Trump to be blacklisted in a tweet. "The principles of unity are first and foremost after an election. No matter who wins the presidential election, it is our duty to support them by hoping for the best and praying for them. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/11/tillis-blumenthal-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-help-veterans-with-legal-claims-against-va | Tillis, Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Veterans With Legal Claims Against VA | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. This week, U.S. SenatorsThom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), members of the Senate Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs Committees, introduced theBrian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act, bipartisan legislation requiring the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide explicit, timely information in response to legal claims filed by veterans against the VA. The senators' legislation is named after Marine Veteran Brian Tally, who was unable to file a medical malpractice claim against his doctor because the VA failed to inform him until after the statute of limitations had passed that his doctor was a contractor and his claim needed to be filed in state court, leaving him with no legal recourse. Our veterans deserve the highest quality of care, regardless of where they receive that care or who provides it. Unfortunately, medical malpractice remains an issue at hospitals across the country, and veterans should havedue process rights if they experience malpractice,said Tillis.This bill ensures that veterans have the information they need to receive justice, whether they were treated by a VA employee or a contractor, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this bill signed into law. This bipartisan, bicameral bill will rectify the VA's gross administrative neglect and restore legal options to our country's veterans when they are wronged by the VA or a VA contractor,said Blumenthal.It is simply unacceptable that the VA is failing to properly notify our country's veterans about their options when they file legal claims, essentially robbing them of their rights. Veterans must have the ability to seek legal recourse in cases of medical malpractice or other negligence period. Tillisand Blumenthal'slegislation would require that, within 30 days of a claim being filed, the VA notify the veteran filing the claim about the importance of getting legal counsel and the employment status of the person they are filing the claim against. If this person is a contract… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=4932 | Hudson Releases Statement | 2020-11-07 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | legacy | First Name: Last Name: Mobile Phone: E-mail Address: Zip Code(5-Digit): Business Name * Date: Received PPP Loan (MM/DD/YYYY) * Date: Applied for PPP Loan (MM/DD/YYYY) * Number Of Employees Kept On Payroll Because Of PPP Loan * Tell Your Story * *By answering this survey, you are subscribing to my newsletter. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-releases-statement | Hudson Releases Statement | 2020-11-07 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | hudson | https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the state of the 2020 election: "Election results remain unofficial and the process is far from over. The American people deserve transparency and I support President Trump's calls to ensure every legal vote is counted and the rule of law is protected. By doing this, we can uphold the integrity and confidence of our elections." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-statement-status-presidential-election | Murphy Statement on Status of Presidential Election | 2020-11-07 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, November 7, 2020, Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election by the media. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement. "The foundation of this great nation has been the belief in the power of the vote. We are now being watched by the nations of the world in how we ensure the integrity of that vote. There have been many cases of alleged voter fraud and the President's campaign has filed several lawsuits disputing some of the called results. I look forward to having the investigations completed to make sure that each American vote has been one that is verified and legal. When that process is completed, the nation needs to stand behind its elected leader," said Murphy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=977 | Rep. Ted Budd Demands Answers From DOJ Over Voter Fraud in 2020 Election | 2020-11-06 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Ted Budd sent a letter to the Department of Justice and Attorney General William Barr demanding answers on what the DOJ is doing to investigate and stop voter fraud in several states. The letter was co-signed by 38 House members. The letter reads: Dear Attorney General Barr, While each state runs its own election process, the United States Department of Justice is ultimately responsible for the integrity of federal elections. The American people must have the utmost confidence that the outcome of the presidential election is legitimate. With widespread reports of irregularities, particularly in the vote counting process, it is time for you to use the resources of the Department to ensure that the process is conducted in a manner that is fully consistent with state and federal law. And, it is also important that the process be completely transparent, so that the American people will have full confidence in the result. The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division Voting Section's responsibility is to ensure that the right to vote is sacred. This not only means access to the ballot box, but it also means ensuring that no one's vote is devalued by any means of voter fraud. The U.S. Marshall's service is also available to ensure that judicial orders are carried out. When it comes to a federal election, it should not matter whether those judicial orders come from a state or federal court. For example, if a state court orders that observers can watch ballot counting in a federal election, no local election official should be able to defy that order. With that in mind, I request an immediate response to the following questions. What are you doing to ensure the integrity of the voting and counting process right now? Will you commit to using all the resources at your disposal to ensure that only legal votes are being counted and being counted in a fully transparent manner immediately? Thank you for your prompt reply. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400016 | Foxx Issues Statement On The Integrity Of Our Elections Process | 2020-11-06 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Virginia Foxx | F000450 | foxx.house.gov | foxx | https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the election process in North Carolina and around the country: “Transparency in free and fair elections has always been an underpinning in elections past, and 2020 is no different. The American people deserve certainty that their votes count, and that their voices will not be rendered mute. “The future of our great republic is hanging in the balance, and it should go without saying that adhering to the rule of law must be our guide. Transparency must be our aim. Integrity must be our touchstone, and the courts must be our final arbiter of disputes. The American people will receive the truth and nothing less.” ### U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx represents North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District and is the Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-mourns-loss-craven-county-commissioner-johnnie-sampson-jr | Murphy Mourns the Loss of Craven County Commissioner Johnnie Sampson, Jr. | 2020-11-06 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | New Bern, N.C. – On Thursday, November 5, 2020, Craven County Commissioner Johnnie Sampson, Jr. passed away after complications with COVID-19. Sampson had served Craven County since 1996. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-urges-attorney-general-barr-ensure-every-legal-vote-counted | Murphy Urges Attorney General Barr to Ensure Every Legal Vote is Counted | 2020-11-05 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, November 5, 2020, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) sent a letter urging Attorney General William Barr to fully prosecute alleged voter fraud if individuals are found guilty. "America has successfully conducted free and fair elections for more than 200 years. It should continue that way in 2020, and every legal vote should be counted. But we have voting laws for a reason and they must be followed. If anyone attempts to illegally cheat in our elections, then they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," said Murphy. The text of the letter can be found below: Dear Attorney General Barr, I write today to share concerns about reported incidents regarding alleged election fraud during this year's election process. Fair and free elections are a hallmark of American Democracy and have been our national standard for over two centuries. It is the Department of Justice's job to prevent fraud and prosecute those found responsible to the greatest extent of the law. The future of our country's leadership depends on your oversight and due diligence. Lawsuits have been filed by the current Administration against a multitude of states, including Pennsylvania, Nevada, Georgia, and Michigan. All four of these states are critical in assessing the accurate results of the electoral college. Cases of fraud include vote-buying schemes, voter impersonation, voter intimidation, counting late or fake votes, and the illegal throwing away of ballots. As the fate of our nation dangles before each citizen, we must write that these concerns are urgent and require immediate assistance. Please use your office to enact proper oversight of any election fraud nationwide and hold those who commit illegal activity responsible. Winning an election fairly is paramount and we must prevent forms of cheating while making it possible for legitimate and legal voters to get their vote counted in an orderly fashion. We appreciate the work you and your agency do on behalf of this great American republic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/walker-honors-north-carolina-zoo-essential-employees-community-heroes | Walker Honors North Carolina Zoo Essential Employees as Community Heroes of the Month | 2020-11-05 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | NC | Mark Walker | W000819 | walker.house.gov | legacy | GREENSBORO, N.C.U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) honored six employees of the North Carolina Zoo as Community Heroes of the Month for October 2020. Each month, Walker awards a constituent, business, or organization for displaying extraordinary acts of service and for making a difference in the lives around them. The North Carolina Zoo has faced many challenges amidst this pandemic, but these leaders have remarkably stepped up to the challenge and provided outstanding care to the animals who call this facility home, Walker said. I am proud to honor these individuals as community heroes for their selfless acts of service and diligence in the face of adversity. Crista McGee (Operations), Chris Shupp (Animal Section), Heather Scott (Veterinary Hospital), Jennifer Ireland (Animal Section), Amy Koepp (Veterinary Hospital), Donna Spencer (Environmental Services), and Leslie Seals (Rangers) are zoo employees who went above and beyond to care for and protect the zoo's animals and facilities while it was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. These essential workers stayed onsite to ensure that the more than 1,800 animals had continuous care and that the internal operations continued to run smoothly. Thank you for recognizing our staff and their dedication to the Zoo. This has been an interesting year with many twists and turns, said Diane Villa, Director of Communications and Marketing for the North Carolina Zoo. We can always count on our Zoo family to rise to any occasion and provide excellent care for animals and support each other. The employees were presented certificates and a flag which was flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of all North Carolina Zoo employees who have served so ably during this challenging year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/usda-issues-503000-grant-maysville-water-supply-access | USDA Issues $503,000 Grant to Maysville for Water Supply Access | 2020-11-03 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Maysville, N.C. – On Monday, November 2, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced a $503,000 grant to be given to the town of Maysville. This funding will be used to install a new filtration system on the town's water supply. Maysville's only well is currently contaminated with Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which can lead to adverse human health effects. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement in response: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=4931 | Hudson Releases Statement on Vienna Attack | 2020-11-02 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | legacy | First Name: Last Name: Mobile Phone: E-mail Address: Zip Code(5-Digit): Business Name * Date: Received PPP Loan (MM/DD/YYYY) * Date: Applied for PPP Loan (MM/DD/YYYY) * Number Of Employees Kept On Payroll Because Of PPP Loan * Tell Your Story * *By answering this survey, you are subscribing to my newsletter. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-releases-statement-on-vienna-attack | Hudson Releases Statement on Vienna Attack | 2020-11-02 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | hudson | https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Chairman of the Committee on Political Affairs and Security of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly released the following statement on the attack in Vienna: "My prayers are with those affected by the apparent terrorist attack in Vienna. As Chairman of the Committee on Security of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, I often work with counterparts in Vienna and stand in solidarity with them and the people of Austria during these extremely challenging times." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=4928 | Hudson Introduces Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief Package | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has introduced H.R. 14, the Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act. The strategic and targeted COVID-19 relief bill includes provisions under the jurisdiction of the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Appropriations. I'm honored to lead this effort to pass targeted solutions to combat COVID-19 and prepare for future pandemics. This bill makes important reforms to our telehealth and mental health services. These vital improvements will help our seniors and those stuck at home. It also builds on our efforts to strengthen the Strategic National Stockpile, our testing systems, and our drug supply. With this legislation we can fulfill our commitment to America and defeat COVID-19. I thank Leader McCarthy and Ranking Members Walden, Brady and Granger for their partnership on this critical legislation, said Rep. Hudson. The Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act is made up of over 50 bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee bills. The E&C provisions: build on the work done by the administration to strengthen our Strategic National Stockpile so we can better respond to COVID-19 and future public health emergencies; ensure Americans, especially seniors, can access the care they need whether it be mental health or telehealth services; strengthen critical domestic health care supply chains; improve public health infrastructure; address COVID-19 health disparities; and double down on our efforts to fight the opioid epidemic and substance abuse disorder crises. Innovation paired with strategic deployment of resources are critical to helping us defeat COVID-19. This bill contains strong, bipartisan, and most importantly realistic measures we could pass today to help improve long-term preparedness, as well as assist with ongoing efforts to ramp up testing capacity and pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-introduces-comprehensive-covid-19-relief-package | Hudson Introduces Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief Package | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | hudson | https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has introduced H.R. 14, the Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act. The strategic and targeted COVID-19 relief bill includes provisions under the jurisdiction of the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Appropriations. "I'm honored to lead this effort to pass targeted solutions to combat COVID-19 and prepare for future pandemics. This bill makes important reforms to our telehealth and mental health services. These vital improvements will help our seniors and those stuck at home. It also builds on our efforts to strengthen the Strategic National Stockpile, our testing systems, and our drug supply. With this legislation we can fulfill our commitment to America and defeat COVID-19. I thank Leader McCarthy and Ranking Members Walden, Brady and Granger for their partnership on this critical legislation," said Rep. Hudson. The Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act is made up of over 50 bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee bills. The E&C provisions: build on the work done by the administration to strengthen our Strategic National Stockpile so we can better respond to COVID-19 and future public health emergencies; ensure Americans, especially seniors, can access the care they need – whether it be mental health or telehealth services; strengthen critical domestic health care supply chains; improve public health infrastructure; address COVID-19 health disparities; and double down on our efforts to fight the opioid epidemic and substance abuse disorder crises. "Innovation paired with strategic deployment of resources are critical to helping us defeat COVID-19. This bill contains strong, bipartisan, and — most importantly — realistic measures we could pass today to help improve long-term preparedness, as well as assist with ongoing efforts to ramp up testing capacity and prepare for vaccine distribution. This bill takes the steps needed to begin improving the Strategic National Stockp… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/edenton-police-and-fire-department-receive-155000-loans-and-grants-usda | Edenton Police and Fire Department to Receive $155,000 Through Loan and Grant from USDA | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Edenton, N.C. – On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced it approved a $70,000 loan and $85,000 grant for Edenton, North Carolina. The investment will be used to purchase three new police vehicles and a new vehicle for the Edenton Fire Department. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement in response: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| http://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402700 | McHenry Introduces New Bill to Protect Americans Retirement Savings | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | NC | Patrick McHenry | M001156 | mchenry.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman PatrickMcHenry(NC-10), the Republican leader of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced new legislation to protect investors from Democrats' harmful tax proposals. TheProtecting Retirement Savers and Everyday Investors Actwould prohibit states from imposing a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) on certain industry participants, which would be paid by out-of-state investors when the FTT is passed onto them.This includes Main Street investors saving for retirement, their first home, or their child's education.Democrats are ignoring the facts. We know the FTT will hurt retirement savers. We know the FTT has been proven unworkable in countries around the world. And we know that New Jersey Democrats' state-level FTT proposal will be a new tax on savers across the country,"said CongressmanMcHenry."This bill will protect the everyday investors who would ultimately pay this additional tax on their hard-earned savingsincluding in their 401(k)s, pensions, and college-savings accounts. As Democrats continue to push their false claim that the FTT is only a tax on the wealthiest, Republicans will continue to fight for middle-class Americans saving for their future. CongressmanMcHenryand Huizenga should be applauded for their work fighting against the effort by blue states like New Jersey to impose new financial transaction taxes on American investors,"said Grover G. Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform."FTTs have failed everywhere they have been tried and will harm American investors, savers, and businesses. Financial transaction taxes send the wrong incentive to market participants and Americans for Tax Reform applauds Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee who are working to halt this progressive effort.Read a letter from Americans for Tax Reform in support of theProtecting Retirement Savers and Everyday Investors Acthere. As radical state legislatures attempt to institute new taxes on trades made via financial exchanges, the introduction of this important legi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=972 | Rep. Ted Budd Announces $2.3 Million Rural Broadband Grant | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Yadkinville, N.C. -- Today Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13) announced a $2.3 million United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant has been awarded to the state of North Carolina through USDA's ReConnect program. The funding was awarded to the Yadkin Valley Telephone Membership Corporation, which will use the ReConnect grant to connect over 5,600 people, 67 farms, and 18 businesses to high-speed broadband internet in Davie, Yadkin and Iredell counties. Rep. Budd sent a letter requesting the grant on April 27, 2020. Rep. Budd was joined by several federal and local officials for the announcement, including: Robert Hosford USDA Rural Development, NC State Director Bette Brand USDA Rural Development, Deputy Under Secretary Congresswoman Virginia Foxx Congressman Patrick McHenry Mitzie Brannon YADTEL CEO Rep. Budd said in a statement: Helping more folks access broadband internet has become a necessity for thousands of North Carolinians during the COVID-19 pandemic. That's why I'm so proud that our state received this grant, so that people can continue to live their lives, operate their businesses, and educate their children. I'd like to thank USDA and other members of the North Carolina congressional delegation for their work to get this grant across the finish line. USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand said: Access to high-speed internet is a cornerstone of prosperity, and unfortunately many of America's rural communities lack access to this critical infrastructure. Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA is committed to leveraging all available resources and being a strong partner to rural communities in deploying high-speed broadband e-Connectivity to the people, businesses and community facilities that don't have access yet. Connecting America's rural communities to this essential infrastructure is one of USDA's top priorities, because we know tha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400015 | Foxx Issues Statement On Rural Broadband Extension Grant | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Virginia Foxx | F000450 | foxx.house.gov | foxx | https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 26, 2020 Yadkinville, N.C. – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the United States Department of Agriculture’s $2.3 million grant for rural broadband expansion in North Carolina: “In western North Carolina, high-speed internet access has been a longstanding issue, and I know first-hand the difficulties of getting reliable broadband internet service in rural areas. Undoubtedly, this is a digital divide that affects many families and small businesses in the state and across the country. This afternoon, I’m proud to have joined members of Yadtel Telecom and the USDA for the announcement of a new grant that will help take a step forward in the pursuit of expanding rural broadband for North Carolinians. “As we move forward, it’s paramount that commonsense approaches to expanding rural broadband services are undertaken on the local, state, and federal levels. At the same time, a coordinated effort must be in place so that more people can gain access to this important lifeline without the need for costly spending endeavors that have persisted for years. It’s evident that this is a pressing issue of our time, and I remain confident that in the months and years to come, more Americans will be able to reap the benefits of a service that offers unbridled promise.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-applauds-amy-coney-barrett-s-confirmation-supreme-court | Murphy Applauds Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Gregory F. Murphy | M001210 | murphy.house.gov | murphy | https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – On Monday, October 26, 2020, Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court by the U.S. Senate. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement in response. "Throughout her career Amy Coney Barrett has proven she is one of the most brilliant legal minds in America. I congratulate her on this tremendous accomplishment. Justice Barrett's professionalism, intellect and judicial philosophy have been widely praised by both Republicans and Democrats. She is a phenomenal choice for Supreme Court. I applaud President Trump for nominating her to our nation's highest bench and commend the Senate for confirming her," said Murphy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/walker-issues-statement-amy-coney-barretts-confirmation-us-supreme-court | Walker Issues Statement on Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | NC | Mark Walker | W000819 | walker.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) released the following statement upon the Senate's vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court: Tonight's confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett by the U.S. Senate cements a Supreme Court justice who will respect the rule of law and not legislate from the bench ideals that will empower Americans to have a voice in their government, rather than ceding it to the unelected, Walker said. With Barrett's elevation, America has now added three strong, conservative justices in four years under President Trump. Think about what we could accomplish with four more. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/press/releases/burr-votes-to-confirm-justice-amy-coney-barrett-to-us-supreme-court- | Burr Votes to Confirm Justice Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 10.26.20 Burr Votes to Confirm Justice Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court Today, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Senator Burr released the following statement after the Senate's 52-48 vote: Judge Barrett has proven to be an exceptionally qualified and well-respected jurist. Throughout her distinguished career, she has demonstrated that she will faithfully serve as an impartial judge to defend the Constitution and rule of law. I am pleased to support Judge Barrett's confirmation today and I am confident she will serve Americans with ability and integrity. Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/10/tillis-speaks-in-support-of-judge-amy-coney-barrett-s-confirmation-to-the-supreme-court | Tillis Speaks in Support of Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)spokeon the Senate floorahead of his vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Watch the speechhere. Tillis on Judge Barrett's legacy: I think Judge Amy Coney Barrett is going to go down in history as one of the great justices on the Supreme Court. It is a shame that this is a divided decision. In a less political time than we find ourselves in today, I suspect she would have unanimous support in the Senate much like Justice Ginsburg when she came before the Senate. But today, I look forward to voting for Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation and build on what is already a very strong legacy. I look forward to ensuring we continue to have a court that is independent, impartial, and focuses on protecting all of our constitutional rights and freedoms, and I know without a doubt that Judge Amy Coney Barrett is going to be one of those stewards on the Supreme Court. Tillis on the importance of confirming Judge Barrett: I think that it is very important to have a judge like Judge Barrett on the Supreme Court. Our religious freedoms are at stake, our Second Amendment rights are at stake. We do have people that want activist judges, but I don't want an activist judge period, not for a conservative cause or a liberal cause. I want a judge that I know if I someday go before the Supreme Court or any American, I want to know that I have a judge there who's going to be fair, who's going to be thoughtful, who's going to be impartial, and will always have a concern for both sides of the argument. But at the end of the day know that they have a responsibility to judge objectively. Tillis on Judge Barrett's qualifications: Judge Barrett came to the Judiciary Committee prepared to answer questions from the 22 members and she did an extraordinary job. The reason she did an extraordinary job is because she's had an extraordinary career as a student at Rhodes College where she was magna cum laude, then going to Notre D… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/10/tillis-applauds-president-trump-for-supporting-lumbee-recognition-act | Tillis Applauds President Trump for Supporting Lumbee Recognition Act | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | Home News Press Releases Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded President Donald J. Trump for his support of the Lumbee Recognition Act, legislation co-introduced by Senator Tillis that would officially give the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina federal recognition. Watch the video here.I want to thank President Trump for his support for the Lumbee Recognition Act, legislation I co-introduced to give the Lumbee Tribe full federal recognition, said Senator Tillis. Federal recognition has been a long time coming and I am proud to have worked with President Trump and the North Carolina delegation to get us one step closer to getting this legislation passed out of Congress and signed into law.The Lumbee in my district have waited decades for the full federal recognition they deserve. President Trump shows he is their champion, and that full federal recognitionand all the rights that come with itis near, said Rep. Bishop. My first act in Congress was to cosponsor Lumbee recognition and advocate for its passage to my colleagues and the President. I look forward to voting for it and sending it to the President for signature to ensure the full recognition that has for too long been denied. ### Pursuant to Senate Policy, petitions, opinion polls and unsolicited mass electronic communications cannot be initiated by this office for the 60-day period immediately before the date of a primary or general election. Subscribers currently receiving electronic communications from this office who wish to unsubscribe may do so here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/10/tillis-calls-on-senate-democrats-to-support-law-enforcement-and-pass-the-protect-and-serve-act | Tillis Calls on Senate Democrats to Support Law Enforcement and Pass the Protect and Serve Act | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)spokeon the Senate floor and urged his colleagues to pass theProtect and Serve Act, legislation he introduced that would create federal penalties for individuals who deliberately target local, state, or federal law enforcement officers with violence. Watch the speechhere. The Senate should take the lead and pass meaningful legislation to protect law enforcement officers, increase funding, improve training, and raise standards,said Senator Tillis.That's why I again call on my colleagues to support and pass the Protect and Serve Act, a bill that I introduced that I hope we can get passed. The Protect and Serve Act would punish dangerous criminals who murder a law enforcement officer in the line of duty. We cannot sit idly by and allow for the streets to be filled with dangerous, violent criminals who face no consequences,Senator Tillis continued.Instead, we must speak up and show our men and women in blue that we respect them and we back them. They put their lives on the line to protect us, and we shoulddo theworkinCongress to protect them. Senator Tillisintroducedthe legislation last month with Senators John Kennedy (R-LA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN),Mike Rounds (R-SD), Rick Scott (R-FL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Mike Braun (R-IN), Rob Portman (R-OH), David Perdue (R-GA), Richard Burr (R-NC), Roger Wicker (R-MS), James Inhofe (R-OK), and John Boozman (R-AR). In 2020, there have been 41 law enforcement officers killed in the U.S. This is an increase of more than 20 percent since this time last year. Of those, eight were ambushed in premeditated attacks, two were victims of an unprovoked attack, and the other 31 officers were killed in the line of duty. TheProtectand Serve Actwould address this problem by giving federal prosecutors the tools they need to hold those accountable who target law enforcement for assault and attacks. TheProtectand Serve Actwould support law enforcement officers by:… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/10/schumer-senate-democrats-continue-to-oppose-tillis-legislation-that-ensures-protections-for-americans-with-pre-existing-conditions | Schumer, Senate Democrats Continue to Oppose Tillis Legislation That Ensures Protections For Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions | 2020-10-20 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today,Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats once again opposed legislation introduced byU.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) that protects Americans with pre-existing conditions. The Senate voted on theProtectAct, legislation Senator Tillisintroducedlast year which would reinforce pre-existing language from the Affordable Care Act and ensure that Americans have the peace of mindknowingthat they and their loved ones will never be denied health care coverage or be charged more because of a pre-existing condition. For the last year and a half since introducing the Protect Act, I have worked to pass this legislation so we can ensurehardworking Americans never have to go to bed worried about being denied coverage or treatment if they or their children have a pre-existing condition,said Senator Tillis.Unfortunately, Senate Democrats haveonce againchosen to put politics before the American people and make protecting pre-existing conditions a campaign wedge-issue even though it hasbroadbipartisan support. North Carolinians and the American people deserve better, and Democrats should be ashamed of themselves for these disgusting political stuntsthat are putting lives at risk. TheProtectActamends the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to: Guarantee the availability of health insurance coverage in the individual or group market, regardless of pre-existing conditions; Prohibit discrimination against patients based on health status including prohibiting increased premiums for patients due to pre-existing conditions; and Prohibit insurance companies from excluding coverage of treatments for a beneficiary's pre-existing condition. Read more about theProtectActHERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/10/tillis-co-introduces-two-proposals-to-prevent-democrats-from-packing-the-supreme-court | Tillis Co-Introduces Two Proposals To Prevent Democrats from Packing the Supreme Court | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | Efforts include Keep Nine' constitutional amendment and legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. As Democrats plan to pack the Supreme Courtwith liberal judicial activists if they win the election,U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Martha McSally (R-AZ),Roger Wicker (R-MS), Kelly Loeffler(R-GA), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced twoproposals to maintain the number of justices on the bench,preserve the integrity and independence of the Supreme Court, and protect Americans' constitutional liberties. Thefirst proposalwould prevent the expansion or contraction of the Supreme Court by constitutional amendment, also known as the Keep Nine amendment. Thesecondproposalwould stop Democrats from unilaterally passing any court-packing legislation in the United States Senate. For the last few years, Democrats have made no secret of their desire to see a radical, socialist agenda imposed on the American people. Unable to implement their job-killing plans through the democratic process, they've decided they'll simply impose it on the American people through the Supreme Court. Chuck Schumer and his allies are now saying they'll pack the Supreme Court if Senate Republicans fulfill their constitutional duty to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett,said Senator Tillis.Their proposals are dangerous and would give them free rein to appoint radical judges who would legislate from the bench, threatening the religious liberty and Second Amendment rights of North Carolinians. We have had nine judges on the Supreme Court since 1869, and efforts to change the Court are not supported by the majority of the American people. I am proud to co-introduce these proposals to stop Chuck Schumer's radical liberal agenda and maintain the integrity of the Supreme Court. The text of the Keep Nine Constitutional Amendment can be readhere. The full text of the legislative proposal can be readhere. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/10/tillis-provisions-to-combat-veteran-suicide-signed-into-law | Tillis Provisions to Combat Veteran Suicide Signed Into Law | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Bipartisan legislation to combat veteran suicide that included provisionsco-introduced by SenatorThom Tillis (R-NC)was recently signed into law.TheCommander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Actis a comprehensive and aggressive strategy to reach more veterans with theservices and resources, includingmental health care, thatthey need. The bipartisan legislation includedprovisions by Senator Tillisthat: Authorizes a community grant program through the VA that will enhance outreach in the community to help identify isolated veterans and provide services aimed at identifying veterans within the community who may be in need of assistance. The bill also expandseligibility for comprehensive VA mental health services to all veterans with Other Than Honorable discharges if they are referred to the VA through an organization in the grant program. The provision builds upon the proven, successful model that Veterans Bridge Home in Charlotte has been operating for years, and allows the rest of the country to follow in their footsteps. Requires VA to provide a detailed plan, including resourcing requirements, to implement SAFE VET on a nationwide, uniform basis. Suicide Assessment and Follow-up Engagement: Veteran Emergency Treatment (SAFE VET) is a relatively new clinical intervention that is associated with 45 percent fewer suicidal behaviors in the six-month period following emergency department care and more than doubles the odds of a veteran engaging in outpatient behavioral health care. With this bipartisan legislation being signing into law, we are taking another step forward to combating veteran suicides and reducingthe number of veterans who take their own lives,said Senator Tillis.I am proud language from legislation I co-introduced thatexpands veterans' access to mental health serviceswas included in this landmark legislation, and I want to thank President Trump for signing this legislation into law so we can continue to fulfill our promise to veterans. The… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=4925 | Hudson Applauds Chemours GenX Petition | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) is applauding a petition filed this week by community groups urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require Chemours Co. to fund PFAS research. The petition asks the EPA to use the authority granted to it under the 2016 overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act, which Rep. Hudson helped become law as a member of the Environment Subcommittee in the U.S. House. "When I helped overhaul the Toxic Substances Control Act, I wanted to ensure we could hold companies like Chemours accountable on PFAS. I applaud this petition from groups throughout our community urging the EPA to use this authority and I will continue to fight to keep our drinking water safe from chemicals like GenX,"said Rep. Hudson. The Chemours Co. chemical production facility in Fayetteville has been found to be the source of PFAS chemicals, including GenX, in drinking water throughout the Cape Fear region. As cited by the petition, the EPA was granted new authority under the Toxic Substances Control Act in 2016 to order chemical manufacturers to conduct research on the health and environmental impacts of chemicals they produce. The petition was filed by the Center for Environmental Health, Cape Fear River Watch, Clean Cape Fear, Democracy Green, Toxic Free NC, and the NC Black Alliance. Read the petitionhere. In August, Rep. Hudson invited EPA Administrator Wheeler to Fayetteville to hear directly from community leaders on this issue and urged further action on GenX. In addition to working on the Toxic Substances Control Act in 2016, as well as the PFAS Action Act this year, Rep. Hudson was also successful in July securingtwo appropriations amendmentsto further address PFAS and GenX. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-applauds-chemours-genx-petition | Hudson Applauds Chemours GenX Petition | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | hudson | https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) is applauding a petition filed this week by community groups urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require Chemours Co. to fund PFAS research. The petition asks the EPA to use the authority granted to it under the 2016 overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act, which Rep. Hudson helped become law as a member of the Environment Subcommittee in the U.S. House. "When I helped overhaul the Toxic Substances Control Act, I wanted to ensure we could hold companies like Chemours accountable on PFAS. I applaud this petition from groups throughout our community urging the EPA to use this authority and I will continue to fight to keep our drinking water safe from chemicals like GenX," said Rep. Hudson. The Chemours Co. chemical production facility in Fayetteville has been found to be the source of PFAS chemicals, including GenX, in drinking water throughout the Cape Fear region. As cited by the petition, the EPA was granted new authority under the Toxic Substances Control Act in 2016 to order chemical manufacturers to conduct research on the health and environmental impacts of chemicals they produce. The petition was filed by the Center for Environmental Health, Cape Fear River Watch, Clean Cape Fear, Democracy Green, Toxic Free NC, and the NC Black Alliance. Read the petition here. In August, Rep. Hudson invited EPA Administrator Wheeler to Fayetteville to hear directly from community leaders on this issue and urged further action on GenX. In addition to working on the Toxic Substances Control Act in 2016, as well as the PFAS Action Act this year, Rep. Hudson was also successful in July securing two appropriations amendments to further address PFAS and GenX. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/10/tillis-colleagues-urge-hhs-to-revise-reporting-requirements-which-could-disadvantage-rural-hospitals | Tillis, Colleagues Urge HHS to Revise Reporting Requirements Which Could Disadvantage Rural Hospitals | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and a bipartisan group of thirty Senators raised concerns with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar about changes in reporting requirements, which have the potential to create financial hardships and uncertainty for hospitals across the country, especially those operating in rural areas. In the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, our health care providers need more certainty, not less. The CARES Act, enacted in March 2020, established the PRF to reimburse eligible health care providers for health care-related expenses and lost revenues attributable to the coronavirus. Hospitals and other providers received funds and have budgeted accordingly,the Senators wrote. However, we are still in the midst of a pandemic and providers continue to face uncertainty in terms of loss of revenue from delayed procedures and care as well as increased expenses related to COVID-19. The full letter may be found below or by clickinghere. Dear Secretary Azar: We write today with concern regarding the Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirements published on September 19, 2020. We have grave concerns this change in reporting requirements for funds received from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) will create uncertainty and financial hardship for hospitals in our states, particularly in rural areas. In the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, our health care providers need more certainty, not less. The CARES Act, enacted in March 2020, established the PRF to reimburse eligible health care providers for health care-related expenses and lost revenues attributable to the coronavirus. Hospitals and other providers received funds and have budgeted accordingly. However, we are still in the midst of a pandemic and providers continue to face uncertainty in terms of loss of revenue from delayed procedures and care as well as increased expenses related to COVID 19. Based upon the impact of these changes to access to health care, we urge you to carefully consider any policies that disproportionately … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=967 | Rep. Ted Budd Introduces Bill to Limit Big Tech Censorship | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Ted Budd | B001305 | budd.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) announced that he will introduce the House version of the Limiting Section 230 Immunity to Good Samaritans Act. The bill allows Americans to file lawsuits against Big Tech companies who breach good faith user agreements, censor political speech, and suppress content. The bill also prohibits Big Tech companies from receiving Section 230 protections unless they change their terms of service to promise to operate in good faith and be subject to a $5,000 fine, actual damages, and attorney's fees if they violate the agreement. The companion bill in the Senate is led by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), along with Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Mike Braun (R-IN), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA). Rep. Budd said in a statement: Recent acts of political censorship by Twitter and Facebook are a disgrace. Big Tech bias has gone too far in suffocating the voices of conservatives across our country. If these companies want to continue to receive legal protection, they should be forced to play by a fair set of rules in good faith. I'm extremely proud to join Sen. Hawley in this fight. Sen. Hawley said: "For too long, Big Tech companies like Twitter, Google, and Facebook have used their power to silence political speech from conservatives without any recourse for users. Section 230 has been stretched and rewritten by courts to give these companies outlandish power over speech without accountability. Congress should act to ensure bad actors are not given a free pass to censor and silence their opponents." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/10/tillis-judge-barrett-will-make-a-great-supreme-court-justice | Tillis: Judge Barrett Will Make a Great Supreme Court Justice | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a video statement following the conclusion of the hearings to consider Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court: Watch the videohere. We just completed a historic week in the Senate Judiciary Committee considering the nomination of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court,said Senator Tillis.She demonstrated incredible preparation and poise, and I think she is going to make a great Justice.Judge Barrettreceived a well-qualified' rating by the American Bar Association and is an inspiration to everyone, especially to young aspiring female lawyers. I look forward to voting for her confirmation on the Senate floor. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=3925 | Hudson Introduces Improving the American Drug Supply Chain Act | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has introduced theImproving the American Drug Supply Chain Act, a bipartisan bill to study the drug supply chain and identify obstacles to domestic manufacturing and potential incentives to bring more manufacturing back to the United States. "The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the dangers of having too much of our critical prescription drug supply chain overseas in countries like China. That's why I'm working to ensure as many drugs as possible are made right here in the United States to protect patients, defend our national security, and create good, high-paying manufacturing jobs in our country,"said Rep. Hudson. "I'm proud to partner with my friend Representative Blunt-Rochester on introducing theImproving the American Drug Supply Chain Actto lay the groundwork to achieve this important goal." The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the consequences of being too reliant on a foreign supply chain for critical medicines. The beginning of the pandemic especially showed it is necessary for the United States to have a more robust domestic supply chain. Requiring drugs to be bought from domestic suppliers without considerations for the utility of a global supply chain though would be disruptive with potentially major negative consequences. For example, mandating U.S.- purchased drugs be made in the United States could exacerbate the already high cost of prescription drugs. Rep. Hudson and Rep. Blunt Rochester are instead asking the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the drug supply chain and identify obstacles to domestic manufacturing and potential incentives to bring more manufacturing back to the United States. "The issues with our country's drug supply chain have come to a head during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many Americans have struggled to access the critical medicines they need. We must bolster our domestic drug manufacturing infrastructure so we can prevent drug shortages, improve patient car… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-introduces-improving-the-american-drug-supply-chain-act | Hudson Introduces Improving the American Drug Supply Chain Act | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | hudson.house.gov | hudson | https://hudson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has introduced the Improving the American Drug Supply Chain Act, a bipartisan bill to study the drug supply chain and identify obstacles to domestic manufacturing and potential incentives to bring more manufacturing back to the United States. "The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the dangers of having too much of our critical prescription drug supply chain overseas in countries like China. That’s why I’m working to ensure as many drugs as possible are made right here in the United States to protect patients, defend our national security, and create good, high-paying manufacturing jobs in our country," said Rep. Hudson. "I’m proud to partner with my friend Representative Blunt-Rochester on introducing the Improving the American Drug Supply Chain Act to lay the groundwork to achieve this important goal." The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the consequences of being too reliant on a foreign supply chain for critical medicines. The beginning of the pandemic especially showed it is necessary for the United States to have a more robust domestic supply chain. Requiring drugs to be bought from domestic suppliers without considerations for the utility of a global supply chain though would be disruptive with potentially major negative consequences. For example, mandating U.S.- purchased drugs be made in the United States could exacerbate the already high cost of prescription drugs. Rep. Hudson and Rep. Blunt Rochester are instead asking the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the drug supply chain and identify obstacles to domestic manufacturing and potential incentives to bring more manufacturing back to the United States. "The issues with our country’s drug supply chain have come to a head during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many Americans have struggled to access the critical medicines they need. We must bolster our domestic drug manufacturing infrastructure so we can prevent drug shortages, improve patient care, and reduce disr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2020/10/tillis-applauds-president-trump-for-granting-north-carolina-s-disaster-declaration-for-hurricane-isaias | Tillis Applauds President Trump for Granting North Carolina’s Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Isaias | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | NC | Thom Tillis | T000476 | www.tillis.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded President Trump for granting a disaster declaration for North Carolina and ordering federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Isaias. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Hurricane Isaias in Beaufort, Bertie, Brunswick, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, and Pitt Counties. Manycoastal communities in North Carolina are still recovering from Hurricane Isaias, adding to the toll of damage from past storms that have hit our shores,said Senator Tillis.Helping our cities and towns affected by any disaster that crosses North Carolina's coast is a top priority of mine and I will always fight to ensure North Carolina has the resources it needs to recover. I want to thank President Trump for his continued assistance in recovering from these storms. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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