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https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=574BF67B-6DA7-4E6E-9DFA-12C2E377CC5B Senators Tillis & Coons Issue Joint Statement On Protests In Iran 2017-12-31 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Press Releases Home News Press Releases Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Human Rights Caucus, today issued the following joint statement on the continued protests in Iran:The Iranian people are bravely and peacefully taking to the streets to voice their rejection of a regime that has oppressed them and denied their basic human rights. The bipartisan Senate Human Rights Caucus stands in solidarity with the demands of the Iranian protestors and urges the Administration and Congress to continue supporting human rights in Iran. ### 185 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-6342 Fax: (202) 228-2563 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy Suite 170 Charlotte, NC 28269 Phone: (704) 509-9087 Fax: (704) 509-9162 1694 E. Arlington Blvd Suite B Greenville, NC 27858 Phone: (252) 329-0371 Fax: (252) 329-0290 Phone: (828) 693-8750 Fax: (828) 693-9724 1840 Eastchester Drive, Suite 200 High Point, NC 27265 Phone: (… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=F98BD6DF-0EF0-4D2C-8988-74A8237FA9B4 Thom Tillis: A Republican In Need Of Outcomes 2017-12-29 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy VIDEO: Senator Tillis on why being an effective Senator and producing results means being willing to reach across the aisle. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Im tired of talking heads and pundits and people who have never produced a conservative outcome trying to tell me how to get a result. Ive got a strong conservative record in North Carolina, whether its Second Amendment, property rights, life, I can go down a very long list. But that way Ive accomplished that is by not being mad about being conservative. Its by being productive and convincing Democrats to join with us on bills that make sense. You have RINOs [Republicans In Need Of Outcomes] and DINOs [Democrats In Need Of Outcomes]. Ive told people I want HIPPOs: Highly Independent People Producing Outcomes. Weve got to be willing to turn to the people in both conferences who hold extreme views and say youre clearly not here to produce an outcome, youre here to make a point. Well, Im here to make a difference, and Im looking for other people who want to make a difference. Senator Tillis has worked across the aisle to tackle problems and produce outcomes. Tillis, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, has worked across the aisle to support North Carolina military families and military installations: Senator Tillis secured provisions in the FY2018 NDAA to make much-needed improvements to the living quarters and other essential facilities at Camp Lejeune, including over $100 million for the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters and a Water Treatment Plan Replacement. Secured $40 million in the FY2018 NDAA for supplemental impact aid to local educational agencies with military dependent children and $10 million in impact aid for schools with military dependent children with severe disabilities and $1 million for a pilot program on public-private partnerships for telework facilities to facilitate spousal employment on military installations outside the United States. Secured … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=81DEB4C5-B96B-4612-ACB3-E3155DAC267A Senator Thom Tillis Spends Christmas With New Granddaughter 2017-12-29 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy North Carolina's junior Senator is experiencing the joy of being a granddad. Senator Thom Tillisshared a Christmas photo with his new graddaughter, Sawyer Marie on Instagram.Tillis captioned the picture saying, "Beyond blessed to be Sawyer's Papa Rollie." The Republican is serving his first term in the U.S Senate. The voters of North Carolina elected Tillisin 2014. Tillis announced the birth of his first grandchild back in November. Tillis also tweeted the following holiday message to the voters of the state. The Senator wrote, "Susan and I want to wish you and your family a #MerryChristmas and #HappyHolidays. While you enjoy the holidays with your loved ones, remember the men & women of our nations military and first responders for their service & sacrifice to keep us safe. Merry Christmas & God bless." Read the article here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-calls-action-va-illegally-hiring-docs-revoked-licenses JONES CALLS FOR ACTION ON VA ILLEGALLY HIRING DOCS WITH REVOKED LICENSES 2017-12-28 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Walter Jones J000255 jones.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC This week Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and 30 congressional colleagues called on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to quickly address recent reports that the VA knowingly hired doctors who lost their licenses for malpractice and providing poor care to patients. A follow-up report found that the VA has allowed hospitals to hire health care providers with revoked licenses for at least 15 years. In doing so, the VA is in violation of a federal law passed in 1999 which prohibited the agency from employing any health care worker whose license has been revoked by any state. In one case, the VA hired a neurosurgeon who racked up over a dozen malpractice claims in two states for surgical mistakes that left patients maimed, paralyzed or dead. We need to ensure our nations veterans receive the highest quality care from the best providers possible, said Congressman Jones. For the VA to be illegally hiring doctors who failed to meet that standard in their previous jobs is very troubling and absolutely unacceptable. In a letter sent to VA Secretary David Shulkin earlier this week, Congressman Jones and his colleagues urged the agency to take quick action to address the issue. The Secretary responded promptly. In an interview published yesterday, Secretary Shulkin said he had ordered a re-writing of the hiring guidelines and launched a nationwide review to identify and remove any health care workers with revoked licenses. I would like to thank Secretary Shulkin and the administration for jumping on this issue, said Congressman Jones. Veterans deserve the best care we can give them. When problems like this are identified, it is very important that they be rectified immediately so that no veterans health is jeopardized. The following members of Congress joined Congressman Jones in signing the letter to Secretary Shulkin: John Rutherford, Jack Bergman, Mark Meadows, Barbara Comstock, Madeleine Bordallo, Ralph Norman, Ann McLane Kuster, Doug Collins, Tom OHalleran, Beto ORourke, Mimi Walters, Mike Bos… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=F21DC2AB-6B24-4BAB-9E76-9B453AA85F52 Tillis Leads on Immigration Reform Solutions 2017-12-28 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has quickly established himself as a bipartisan leader on immigration reform, working on commonsense solutions to secure our borders, provide long-term certainty for undocumented children, and reform temporary worker visa programs that small businesses across the nation depend on to survive and support American jobs. Senator Tillis on why immigration reform is important to him. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis on why he introduced the SUCCEED Act, a solution for the DACA-eligible population. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis on why border security is critical. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis on why the H-2B Visa Program is needed to help support American jobs and businesses. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis is laying the groundwork for broad immigration overhaul. Earlier this year, the Wall Street Journal reported that Tillis is laying the groundwork for a methodical, step-by-step approach immigration reform that pairs immigration solutions supported by both parties. A Republican senator is trying to break years of congressional gridlock over immigration with a new plan that would pair changes sought by Democrats with those pushed by his own party. At a time when President Donald Trumps promise to build a wall along the southern border is dominating the immigration discussion, Sen. Thom Tillis (R., N.C.) has been talking with a handful of Democrats and Republicans to build support for a broader overhaul. His plan would aim to tighten border security and toughen enforcement of immigration lawsgoals often cited by Republicanswhile addressing the fate of the roughly 11 million immigrants currently in the U.S. illegally, a Democratic priority. (Kristina Peterson & Laura Meckler, GOP Senator Lays Groundwork for Broad Immigration Overhaul,Wall Street Journal, 1/… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=14538582-B860-4F22-90A6-6D5507DB022E Sen. Thom Tillis celebrates 2017 successes for service members and veterans 2017-12-28 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy As many prepare to toast to Auld Lang Syne, elected officials are taking the end of the year to celebrate successes and plan for 2018. North Carolinas U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is no exception. In a series of emailssent since Tuesday, Tillis has discussed his 2017 accomplishments as a senator as well as his legislative goals for the new year. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Tillis focused on his work on two of the five Senate committees on which he serves, Armed Services and Veterans Affairs. He cited these successes for veterans and service personnel: He co-sponsored the bipartisan Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, which included provisionsto improve veterans experience when using GI Bill education benefits; reinstated lost benefits; and ensured education benefits for veterans, service members and surviving spouses and children. Tillis said he also secured supplemental impact aid to local education agenciesfor military dependent children. He co-sponsored the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, which protects whistleblowers and allows the VA secretary to fire employees. Tillis said he fought for medical coverage and compensation for Camp Lejeune Marine Corps veterans suffering from medical conditions caused by exposure to contaminated water. His efforts and those of other officials led to theVA allocating $2.2 billion for compensation payments for exposed veterans. Tillis team also sought compensation for exposed family members and contractors. Tillis said he also secured money or much-needed improvements to Lejeune living quarters. A provisionin bipartisan legislation co-introduced by Tillis was included in the Department of Defense budget for 2018.Itcreated a center of excellencein the Department of Veterans Affairs to better understand health effects of burn pits and treat those affected by them. Tillis also announced plans to improve trauma care at Camp Lejeune early this year and held a hearing about researching, diagnosin… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=1D80685B-9068-475F-B601-590FA530E4EC Sen. Tillis comes to the defense of Bojangles biscuits after baking soda slam 2017-12-28 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy The Washington Post struck a nerve with Carolinians on Tuesday when a story appeared to take a swipe at Bojangles biscuits. Taste testers at the Post recently did ablind taste testof various fast-food biscuits, and they werent too fond of Bojangles. In fact, someone in the taste test in which Bojangles ranked only ahead of Burger King stated the restaurants biscuit is simply not a good biscuit. I can taste leavening in this; it tastes like baking soda, a taster in the rankings said. The story didnt sit well with many people, including Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, who took to Twitter to voice his opinion of the rankings. With all due respect to the @washingtonpost, their food tasters need to get their tastebuds checked out. @Bojangles1977 makes the best fast food biscuits, period, the senatortweeted, lightheartedly. Tillis nod of approval was praised by Bojangles, which responded with gratitude to the senator. Thank you, Senator! If ethics rules didnt prevent it, your next biscuit would be on us! Bojanglestweetedback. Read the article here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=CE53B558-ECFB-4BD7-9121-0C7C304717C1 Sen. Thom Tillis on why he expects his staffers to apply for other jobs 2017-12-28 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Sen. Thom Tillis(R.N.C.) was a management consultant before entering elective politics, and has used this background to help inform his decision-making as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel and to manage his Senate staff. In a conversation with Tom Fox, Tillis talked about how he promotes professional development of his employees and the approach he takes to ensure staff accountability.Fox is a guest writer forOn Leadershipand the vice president for leadership and innovation at the nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Tell me about your approach to managing your Senate staff. We get our staff members to think about how they want to grow in terms of knowledge and skills. We have certain expectations about developing new skills, networking and seeking out professional development opportunities. I also have a requirement that every member of my staff interview for at least one job a year. Why do you ask them to interview for other jobs? Do you want to encourage turnover? Most of the staff members are relatively young and early in their careers. People move a fair amount. You probably have 25 percent attrition in most offices. So if you know that people are going to leave, you want to have a relationship with them that is trusting so that they can talk with you about the next opportunity and you can be a part of the process. They can do that if they know that we encourage people to look for other jobs and have those discussions as a natural part of their professional development. In some offices, its like the kiss of death if it is discovered that that one of the staff members is interviewing for a job. They should recognize that it is one of the single greatest ways to gain trust and actually retain your highest performing staff. What are some other aspects of your management philosophy? I am going to add another componentproviding educational opportunities for the staff that would be nontraditional for a … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=58883425-0045-4A73-8B28-94AB51CFBC17 Tillis Champions North Carolinas Military Families and Installations 2017-12-27 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy In 2017, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) was selected to serve as the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, where he has worked on a bipartisan basis to oversee Department of Defense (DOD) personnel policies, including compensation, benefits, education and healthcare for servicemembers, their families, and DOD civilian employees. In addition, he has used his position on the Senate Armed Services Committee over the last three years to champion North Carolinas military installations including Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point, and Seymour Johnson and has advanced initiatives that reaffirm North Carolinas status as the nations tip of the spear. Senator Tillis top priorities on the Armed Services Committee. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis bipartisan focus as chairman of the Personnel Subcommittee. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis on the impact the 2018 NDAA will have for servicemembers. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis has worked to improve the quality of life for soldiers and their families at Camp Lejeune. Senator Tillis secured provisions in the FY2018 NDAA to make much-needed improvements to the living quarters and other essential facilities at Camp Lejeune, including over $100 million for the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters and a Water Treatment Plan Replacement. Tillis said his visits to North Carolinas military installations helped shape the direction of the NDAA. The visits and discussions with military leaders helped set priorities for the bill, he said. At Camp Lejeune, Tillis said there was a clear case of haves and have-nots in on-base housing and other facilities. He said he heard stories of Marines coming into work on their days off to repair roofs and covering desks to protect working spaces from the elements.Quite frankly, theyre unacceptable, Tillis said of the conditions at some on-pos… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=AD80C283-2523-4F4E-A472-99F0291107A6 Congress working to protect veterans from risky loans 2017-12-27 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Federal agencies want to make it tougher for bad lenders to target veterans. One Senatoris among other members of Congress working on ways to protect service members from risky loans. "There are some bad actors out there and we are going to go after them" Senator Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, wants to crack down on lender pushing bad loans on veterans. "They are sending a mailer to someone's home who's financially stressed. Their spouse may be deployed. They are trying to figure out how to pay the bills; this looks like it is going to save them money or not cost them anything, when in fact it is providing little to no value. Those are the sorts of practices we need to get rid of." The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says in 2016, it received more than 12,500 mortgage complaints from service members and their dependents. Officials say concerns included churning an illegal practice where loans are refinanced over and over again with no benefit to the borrower. This year, officials are increasing efforts to prevent veterans from being targets The federal government created a task force to examine abusive lending practices. Task force members say potential solutions include stronger requirements for lenders who are targeting veterans. Members of Congress are also working on legislation to protect service members. "We've spent time with the industry and the VA. We crafted a baseline bill that. I think we are going to get bipartisan support," said Sen. Tillis. That support that could help eliminate lending practices that hurt veterans. Read the article here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=C9C1B93E-4F00-4B0E-A64D-D91CD6D44E03 Local farmers tell Sen. Tillis of need for farm labor 2017-12-27 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Standing in a cold warehouse, their gloved hands working in a tub of cold water, immigrant workers at Danny McConnells farm are doing the tedious job of cleaning ginger root, a specialty crop McConnell grows. If American workers apply, McConnell is happy to give them a shot. We have people that come to us, Give me a job, I need a job. And then when it comes time they never show up, he said. Either (they) dont show up or theyll come work a little bit and thats it. With the ginger-root cleaning task as a backdrop, McConnell greeted U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis on Friday and offered first-hand testimony on why farmers want Congress to pass an immigration reform bill that will ensure an adequate supply of labor. We need employees, McConnell said a few minutes before the senator arrived. We want employees that are not afraid that theyre going to be deported if the paperworks not all right or whatever. Even if you do have legal documentation, when it gets in Washington, sometimes the numbers dont match up and you have to verify that and thats very very hard to do. Tillis has made headlines in recent weeks as a leading sponsor of a bill that would allow the children of illegal immigrants to stay as long as they as theyre employed, in school or serving in the military. Tillis traveled to Hendersonville Friday to hear about farm labor concerns, first on McConnells farm and later in a room filled with farmers, agribusiness leaders and others interested in the issue, including state Sen. Chuck Edwards and Rep. Chuck McGrady. Farmers, agribusiness leaders and elected officials urged U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis to protect farm labor in immigration reform legislation.Ive been listening to the farmers since I was in the state Legislature, Tillis said. Part of what Im trying to do is go back and tell stories to other members who arent listening to the farmers and recognizing the issue they have with farm labor. Last week I was with about 30 or 40 dairy farmers near Statesville. The week before that I was with four or five hundred farm… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=A2F03A10-230B-43BA-BEF6-59558E064005 Tillis Works Across the Aisle for Veterans 2017-12-26 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy During his first three years as a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Senator Tillis has worked across the aisle to expand education and job opportunities for veterans and has worked to reform the VA to assure they are getting the healthcare they need and deserve. Senator Tillis priorities for the VA Committee in 2018. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis on what a veteran should do if they're having issues with the VA. CLICK HERE to watch the video. CLICK HERE to download the video. Senator Tillis has improved educational benefits for veterans. Senator Tillis co-introduced the bipartisan TheHarry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 that was signed into law. The comprehensive G.I. Bill reform package included the following legislation originally introduced by Senator Tillis as standalone legislation: TheVeterans Education Experience Improvement Act of 2017,bipartisan legislation Tillis introduced with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) improves veterans experience when using GI Bill education benefits and provide resources and training for the officials at educational institutions who serve student veterans, helping them achieve positive education outcomes. TheVeterans Education Relief and Reinstatement Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation Tillis introduced with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reinstates lost benefits to veterans whose Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits are affected by the permanent closure of certain educational institutions. TheVeterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation Tillis introduced with Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) ensures that veterans, servicemembers, and surviving spouses and children of servicemembers who have died in the line of duty can take full advantage of their education benefits. TheYellow Ribbon Improvement Act of 2017,bipartisan legislation Tillis introduced with Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) extends Yellow Ribbon Program … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rouzer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/potus-signs-historic-tax-cuts-and-reform-legislation-law POTUS signs historic tax cuts and reform legislation into law 2017-12-22 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC David Rouzer R000603 rouzer.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Congressman David Rouzer released the statement below following President Donald Trump signing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) into law: Today is truly historic. For far too long, individuals, families and businesses have been burdened by an outdated and unfair tax code that has been a drag on our economy and has penalized hard work,said Rep. David Rouzer.I applaud President Trump for signing this tax relief and reform bill into law so that hardworking taxpayers will finally have a tax code that respects the challenges they face and will deliver the relief they so richly deserve. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will lower taxes and encourage investments that will lead to the wealth creation necessary to boost wages and create even more new jobs. The recent announcements of pay raises and bonuses by major corporations are already proving this. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-walker-gives-speech-house-floor-congratulating-nc-football-team ICYMI: Walker Gives Speech on the House Floor Congratulating the NC A&T Football Team on Winning the HBCU National Championship 2017-12-22 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Walker W000819 walker.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) this week gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to congratulate the North Carolina A&T State University football team on winning the 2017 Celebration Bowl and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) National Championship. The video, posted yesterday on his Facebook page, has been shared more than 2,000 times and has reached more than 200,000 people in less than 24 hours. You can watch the videoabove andread the full transcript below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the North Carolina A&T State University Aggies football team, winner of the 2017 Celebration Bowl and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Championship. This win capped off a historic year for the undefeated Aggies, a first in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference history, and marks their second championship in three years. In the final minutes, the Aggies marched 56 yards in seven plays. The drive was capped off with a fake spike, and a quarterback sneak on the goal line for the game winning touchdown by Lamar Raynard. MVP Marquell Cartwright, who followed the great Tarik Cohen, rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns. With the guidance of Coach Rod Broadway on the field, and the vision of Chancellor Harold Martin in the classroom, North Carolina A&T is leading the way in showing the great value and importance of our nations HBCUs. I am proud to represent this distinguished school of academic and athletic excellence. Leaving only one question remaining, Mr. Speaker. Can I get an AGGIE PRIDE? I yield back. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.burr.senate.gov/press/releases/senate-passes-bill-to-assist-in-locating-missing-autism-alzheimers-patients Senate Passes Bill to Assist in Locating Missing Autism, Alzheimer’s Patients 2017-12-22 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Richard Burr B001135 www.burr.senate.gov     legacy 12.22.17 Senate Passes Bill to Assist in Locating Missing Autism, Alzheimers Patients WASHINGTON Last night, the Senate passed Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2017 (S.2070) by unanimous consent. Kevin and Avontes Law of 2017 helps families locate missing relatives with Autism, Alzheimers disease and other related conditions. The bill reauthorizes the Missing Alzheimers Disease Patient Alert Program and authorizes funding also to be used for the purchase of tracking technology that helps the families of a child with developmental disabilities recover their child in the event they become separated. Today, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), a co-sponsor of the legislation, made the following statement on the passage: Kevin and Avontes Law can make a significant difference for families faced with frightening scenarios where their loved ones stray from their homes. Sadly, there have been tragic cases of special needs children and adults wandering away from their caregivers. This law will give law enforcement the tools they need to help families reunite and help prevent new tragedies from occurring. Kevin and Avontes Law has been endorsed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the Alzheimers Association, American Society on Aging, Autism Speaks, The Arc, National Autism Association, Safe Minds, and other organizations. Print Email Tweet Next Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=B0BD31D2-D13B-4C25-8021-6E57E62B6811 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2017-12-22 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy More Money In Your Paycheck CLICK HERE to watch the video. This week, Congress passed a tax reform package that fulfills a long-standing promise to deliver tax relief that benefits hard-working Americans across our nation. Starting early next year, most North Carolina families will notice bigger paychecks as the federal government withholds less of their hard-earned money because of newly lowered tax rates and a significantly larger standard deduction. This historic legislation also provides a major boost to American businesses and makes our private sector even more competitive at the global level, which in turn will lead more jobs, higher wages for workers, and stronger economic growth. This is a big win for American families and the American economy. CLICK HERE to enlarge. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=8114CC1C-1038-47C9-82B0-D8C9147321DE Senate Unanimously Passes Tillis & Heinrich Bill To Help American Consumers By Modifying Product Regulations 2017-12-22 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. This week, the Senate unanimously passed the Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) that modifies the implementation of two upcoming regulations that would have passed on new costs to millions of American consumers if left unchanged. There are currently two efficiency requirement regulations on ceiling fans that will begin enforcement one year apart from each other: light bulbs in January 2019 and motors in January 2020. These misaligned dates could create a significant problem for the industry when multiplied over thousands of stores, supply chain lead times, redundant employee work hours, and the transition of inventory. The separate timing of the regulations could result in wasted time and cost tens of millions of dollars in total resources, including duplicative labor, labeling, testing, and reversing and replacing product models. This would ultimately harm affordability and availability for American consumers. The Tillis-Heinrich legislation makes a simple change to streamline the enforcement of both regulations to the 2020 date, avoiding wasteful costs that could have been passed onto Americans families. The residential ceiling fan market is roughly $1.8 billion, with 15 million units moved annually. The House companion version of the Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act was introduced by Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC-8) and G.K. Butterfield (D-NC-1). The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power included the bill in a hearing last month. Im pleased that the Senate came together to pass our legislation that makes one simple change to upcoming regulations that will help save millions of American consumers from a price increase on a product they need and depend on,said Senator Tillis.This represents a commonsense, bipartisan approach to addressing regulations, and I look forward to working with Senator Heinrich and Representatives Hudson and Butterfi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=B7E38447-DDD5-499E-9203-0C34D64BF035 Tillis, Grassley, Klobuchar Bill to Aid Families of Missing Autism, Alzheimers Patients Passes Senate 2017-12-22 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. This week, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to help families locate missing loved ones with Alzheimers disease, autism and related conditions unanimously passed the U.S. Senate.Kevin and Avontes Law(S. 2070), named in honor of two boys with autism who perished after wandering from safety, would also support training for caregivers to prevent and respond to instances of wandering and is now pending approval in the U.S. House of Representatives. Im pleased to see the Senate unanimously passKevin and Avontes Law, which will support training for caregivers to prevent and respond to missing individuals with Alzheimers disease, autism, and related conditions,said Senator Tillis. This legislation has a deep personal meaning for me, as I was a caregiver for my grandmother during her battle with Alzheimers disease. We should be moving heaven and earth to help families and caregivers reunite with loved ones who wander and disappear, andKevin and Avontes Lawcan truly make a difference in preventing tragedies and give families across America a greater peace of mind. The feeling of dread and helplessness families must experience when a loved one with Alzheimers or autism goes missing is unimaginable. But when communities are empowered to lend a hand, these terrifying situations can have happy endings. Kevin and Avontes Law, named for a boy from Jefferson, Iowa and a boy from New York City, makes resources available for technologies that advance the search for missing children, along with specialized training for caregivers and first responders to help prevent wandering by vulnerable individuals,Grassley said.I look forward to its swift passage in the House of Representatives. We need to do everything we can to make sure that kids like Hamza Elmi from St. Cloud and all people with a developmental disability or a form of dementia make it home safely,Klobuchar said.Passing this bipartisan bil… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=190 Budd Sends Letter Opposing Removal of Concealed Carry Reciprocity 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Ted Budd B001305 budd.house.gov     legacy The Second Amendment helps protect our other liberties as Americans, and I believe that it should be protected. This letter makes a strong statement--gun laws will not be expanded in the House without protecting the national concealed carry rights of law-abiding gun owners. share: f t WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Ted Budd and39 co-signers sent aletterto House Republican leadership expressing opposition to bringing the Fix NICs act up for a vote without attaching national concealed carry reciprocity. Conservatives have expressed concerns that the bill will come back to the House without national concealed carry. The Second Amendment helps protect our other liberties as Americans, and I believe that it should be protected. This letter makes a strong statement--gun laws will not be expanded in the House without protecting the national concealed carry rights of law-abiding gun owners. There is no need for a Republican Congress to pass a bill to expand the NICS system without getting something in return. This letter will help ensure that we do. Im grateful to Gun Owners of America, and Grassroots North Carolina for their efforts on our behalf, and I hope that the Senate will hold a vote on national concealed carry reciprocity soon. Additional signatures to the letter include Reps. Warren Davidson (R-OH), Sam Johnson (R-TX), Ted Yoho (R-FL), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Jim Jordan (R-OH), Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Phil Roe (R-TN), Jody Hice (R-GA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Robert Wittman (R-VA), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Greg Gianforte (R-MT), Alex Mooney (R-WV), Keith Rothfus (R-PA), Mark Meadows (R-NC), Robert Pittenger (R-NC), Scott Perry (R-PA), Brian Babin (R-TX), Joe Barton (R-TX), Scott DesJarlais (R-TN), Dave Brat (R-VA), John Carter (R-TX), Andy Harris (R-MD), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Raul Labrador (R-ID), Roger Williams (R-TX), Randy Weber (R-TX), Steve Pearce (R-NM), Jim Banks (R-IN), Todd Rokit… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=800 Rep. Meadows' Statement on Continuing Resolution 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy Rep. Meadows' Statement on Continuing Resolution Washington, D.C. -Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) released the following statement on the House's passage of a continuing resolution to fund the governmentthrough January 19th, 2018. While I wish Congress had addressed the governments spending deadline far earlier than this Holiday-deadline, passing this bill allows Congress to help President Trump keep his promise to the American people to ensure tax cuts are delivered in time for Christmas. It also provides much-needed funding to Community Health Centers and the Child Health Insurance Program, making sure health care services like routine doctors visits will be taken care of for those most in need. Furthermore, it provides resources to address an unanticipated funding shortfall in the Veterans Choice Program so that veterans may continue to receive the healthcare within their community that they choose. Theres still more to be done, and I look forward to returning to these other important issues in January and working to secure the financial future of the country for the American people. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=802 Rep. Meadows Votes to Support CHIP Program in Continuing Resolution 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy Rep. Meadows Votes to Support CHIP Program in Continuing Resolution Washington, D.C.- On Thursday, Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) voted in favor of a continuing resolution to fund the government through January 19th, 2018, and extending funding for CHIP. Among several important priorities, the bill reauthorizes funding for Community Health Centers and the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), a health insurance program for low-income children, for five years. CHIP covers children in low-income families under Medicaid, even if their parents dont qualify for the state-federal health insurance program themselves. It has enjoyed largely bipartisan support since it was enacted in 1997 and covers about 8 million U.S. children, according to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. This is the second time in the 115th Congress in which Rep. Meadows supported a reauthorization of funding for CHIPthe other being his vote on November 3, 2017, when he support H.R.3922, the CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act. More information on that vote is available here. Rep. Meadows released the following statement on his continuing resolution vote, also found here. While I wish Congress had addressed the governments spending deadline far earlier than this Holiday-deadline, passing this bill allows Congress to help President Trump keep his promise to the American people to ensure tax cuts are delivered in time for Christmas. It also provides much-needed funding to Community Health Centers and the Child Health Insurance Program, making sure health care services like routine doctors visits will be taken care of for those most in need. Furthermore, it provides resources to address an unanticipated funding shortfall in the Veterans Choice Program so that veterans may continue to receive the healthcare within their community that they choose. Theres still more to be done, and I look forward to returning to these other important issues in January and working to secure the financial future of the country for the American people. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-price-issues-statement-house-passage-disaster-relief-package Congressman Price Issues Statement on House Passage of Disaster Relief Package 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC David Price P000523 price.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 21, 2017) On Thursday, December 21, Congressman David Price (D-NC) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed an $81 billion supplemental appropriations package for disaster relief. Congressman Price is the only member from the North Carolina delegation to serve on the Appropriations Committee and serves as ranking democrat on the Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee. Im pleased the House has passed a disaster relief appropriations bill providing critical resources for states and territories battered by hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires. At my urging, the bill includes a provision ensuring that North Carolina will receive $63 million in additional funding for ongoing Hurricane Matthew rebuilding and relief efforts. While this package is welcome news for communities across North Carolina, it is likely that even more resources will be required to address the damage in our state as well as communities in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Texas, and Florida. Im hopeful the Senate will take action on this bill early in the New Year, and I look forward to continuing to work with Governor Cooper and the North Carolina congressional delegation to ensure that the citizens of our state have the resources they need to make a full recovery. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-price-issues-statement-short-term-government-spending-agreement Congressman Price Issues Statement on Short-Term Government Spending Agreement 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC David Price P000523 price.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 21, 2017) On Thursday, December 21, Congressman David Price (D-NC) issued the following statement upon House passage of a short-term Continuing Resolution. Congressman Price is a senior member on the Appropriations Committee, serving as ranking democrat on the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations subcommittee, as well as on the Homeland Security and State and Foreign Operations subcommittees. This week, rather than working with Democrats to craft an overdue 2018 budget and address a number of other crises facing our country, President Trump and Congressional Republicans passed a tax plan that adds $1.5 trillion to the national debt, explodes healthcare premiums and the ranks of uninsured, and raises taxes on 86 million middle class families. Now, months into the current fiscal year, Congress faces a deadline to pass a spending agreement or face the consequences of an immediate government shutdown. It does not have to be this way. Year-end chaos is not pre-ordained; it is a function of a Republican majority that continues to cater to the most extreme elements of its caucus. This afternoon, House Republicans passed a short-term Continuing Resolution, funding the government for just a few weeks, while doing nothing to address the growing list of urgent matters facing the American people. Despite controlling the House, the Senate, and the White House, Republicans have done nothing to lift the cloud of uncertainty looming over DREAMers, veterans, children and working families, and communities fighting the opioid epidemic. Additionally, their plan does nothing to lift the arbitrary spending caps that threaten our national and economic security and impede critical investments in housing, infrastructure, research and innovation the types of investments a great nation must make. As long as my colleagues in the majority continue to ignore these major issues and put off funding critical investments, I cannot vote to support these short-term measures. Instead, I call upon Repu… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/walker-announces-2017-service-academy-nominations-sixth-district Walker Announces 2017 Service Academy Nominations for the Sixth District 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Walker W000819 walker.house.gov     legacy GREENSBORO,N.C.U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) today announced that he has nominated 13 North Carolina High School students for appointment to one of the United States' service academies the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Naval Academyfor the Class of 2022. The Sixth Districts Service Academy Nomination Board (pictured below), appointed by Walker, conducted interviews with each of the applicants and made recommendations based on their qualifications. Its my honor to recommend each of thesestudents from North Carolina to our nations prestigious service academies," Walker said."Each of these young men and women are exceptional and have a heart of service and love of country. I know they will make our community and our state proud as they represent us in theU.S. Service Academy application process. Next, the students will seek to meet the admission requirements of their service academy, where the academy will make the final decision on admission in the early months of 2018. 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: United States Air Force Academy Carlie Hicks | Dalton L. McMichael High School | Stoneville,N.C. Kadin Rascoe | Western Alamance High School | Burlington, N.C. Ian Russo | Northwest Guilford High School | Oak Ridge, N.C. Ryder Twilla | John Motley Morehead High School | Eden, N.C. United States Merchant Marine AcademyIan Russo | Northwest Guilford High School | Oak Ridge, N.C. United States Military Academy Steven Diniz | Alamance Christian School | Liberty, N.C. Dylan Harvel | Southwestern Randolph High School | Asheboro, N.C. Alexander Marin | N.C. School of Science and Mathematics | Sanford, N.C. Taylor Marriott | Lee County High School | Sanford, N.C. Samuel Millikan | Cardinal Gibbons High School | Chapel Hill, N.C. Ow… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/butterfield-statement-on-house-passage-of-gop-tax-scam Butterfield Statement on House Passage of GOP Tax Scam 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC G. Butterfield B001251 butterfield.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement after the House today was forced to vote for a second time on the conference report to H.R. 1, the Republican tax bill. The version voted on yesterday violated Senate rules. Republicans in Congress have turned this season of giving into a season of taking. The GOP tax bill that passed the House today means millions of North Carolinians will lose out to corporate interests and the richest Americans. House Republicans today voted to raise taxes on 86 million families in order to hand 83 percent of the tax benefits to the wealthiest one percent of Americans. The Republican tax scam carries out yet another attack on health care, taking health insurance coverage from over 408,000 North Carolinians while adding another $1.5 trillion to our nations deficit. At a time when the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Community Health Centers are running out of funding, and the lives of hundreds of thousands of Dreamers remain in peril, Republicans have prioritized tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy and will pay for it by slashing funding from important safety net programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. This is wrong and does not reflect the best of who we are as a country. Apparently, voting once on this tax scam wasnt enough. In their haste for a quick political win, yesterday Republicans pushed through a flawed bill that violated Senate rules, forcing the House to yet again vote to give huge handouts to the wealthiest Americans and to add more than a trillion dollars to the deficit. It is shameful. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-calls-more-transparency-use-taxpayer-money-afghanistan JONES CALLS FOR MORE TRANSPARENCY ON USE OF TAXPAYER MONEY IN AFGHANISTAN 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Walter Jones J000255 jones.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is calling for more transparency on the use of American taxpayer money in Afghanistan. His calls come after Defense Department personnel recently decided to classify important information related to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF), which are funded by American taxpayers. In most cases, the information in question has been unclassified, and available to the public, for years. Classifying the information limits the ability of American taxpayers to see how their hard-earned money is being spent. Congressman Jones is asking Secretary of Defense James Mattis to review the classification decisions. In a letter sent on November 29, Congressman Jones asked for the declassification of a Special Inspector General on Afghan Reconstruction (SIGAR) report on the reportedly widespread practice of bacha bazi, or pedophilia, among high-ranking Afghan military and police leaders. The American people deserve to know the extent of sexual abuse of children committed by Afghanistan leaders, who are ultimately funded by the American taxpayers, Congressman Jones wrote in his letter. After 16 years and over $1 trillion dollars spent in Afghanistan, how can we not allow the taxpayers to know the truth about how their money is being spent? In his December 18 letter, Congressman Jones asked for the declassification of 33 measures detailing the performance (i.e. end strength, force composition, attrition, casualties, etc.) of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF). America has already spent $70 billion to prop up the Afghan defense and security forces. Billions more are dedicated to that effort every year, Jones reiterated in his second letter. Without information on progress and performance, there is no way for taxpayers to judge what kind of return theyre getting on their investment. That is unacceptable. I respectfully urge you to promptly reconsider the departments treatment of this information, Jones continued. DOD should not expect taxpayers, o… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-reintroduces-bill-help-north-topsail-beach JONES REINTRODUCES BILL TO HELP NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Walter Jones J000255 jones.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) reintroduced H.R. 4692, legislation that would correct a 30-year old federal mapping error that incorrectly prohibited a substantial portion of North Topsail Beach from accessing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and other disaster assistance. In 1982, the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) enacted to discourage development of previously undeveloped U.S. coastal areas incorrectly classified North Topsail Beach as undeveloped, thus making the area ineligible to access the NFIP. H.R. 4692 would direct the Secretary of Interior to correct the CBRA map for North Topsail Beach. North Topsail Beach has provided extensive documentation to show that in 1982, the area was already under development, said Congressman Jones. As a matter of fairness, it is time to correct this error. The bill has been referred to the House Natural Resources Committee for further action. A similar bill S. 1745 has been introduced in the Senate by North Carolina senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr. For additional information, please contact Allison Tucker in Congressman Walter Jones office at Allison.tucker@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-3415. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-obama-let-terror-group-off-the-hook Pittenger: Obama let terror group off the hook 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Robert Pittenger P000606 pittenger.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER: INFURIATING THAT OBAMA ADMINISTRATION LET TERROR GROUP OFF THE HOOK WASHINGTON This weekend, POLITICO reported bombshell allegations that the Obama Administration obstructed a major investigation into terror-group Hezbollah as part of securing the Iran Nuclear Deal. Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), who serves as Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Terrorism and Illicit Finance, on Monday wrote House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Trey Gowdy (SC-04) requesting an immediate investigation. Today, Congressman Pittenger addressed the U.S. House of Representatives on the shocking and infuriating allegations. Click here for full video of Congressman Pittengers speech on alleged Obama Administration interference of a major investigation into terror group Hezbollah. I rise to express my outrage at a detailed report by POLITICO which included testimony that President Obama and his Administration obstructed a major DEA investigation into Hezbollah because they wanted to secure the Iran deal. These revelations are shocking, infuriating, but regrettably, not surprising. This is the same Administration that sent $1.7 billion dollars in cash ransom to Iran. According to the DEA, Hezbollah was operating a global criminal enterprise worth over $1 billion annually. They were selling drugs and running arms as a means of funding their terrorist activities. A major DEA-led task force called Cassandra had procured mounting, incriminating evidence against them. Yet according to senior Treasury and Defense officials, the Obama Administration consistently obstructed and stonewalled the investigation in order to protect the Iran deal. In essence, it seems President Obama and his Administration were so focused on striking a deal with Iran that they let a major global terror group off the hook. Even though the terror group was involved in global drug trafficking that sent massive amounts of cocaine and other drugs into American communities. I have sen… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.burr.senate.gov/press/releases/sen-burr-on-historic-tax-reform-lets-get-the-government-out-of-your-pockets Sen. Burr on Historic Tax Reform: Let’s Get the Government out of Your Pockets 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Richard Burr B001135 www.burr.senate.gov     legacy 12.20.17 Sen. Burr on Historic Tax Reform: Lets Get the Government out of Your Pockets WASHINGTON Today, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) made the following statement on the Senates passage of historic tax reform legislation: Today, we voted to jump-start our economy and save the average American family thousands each year. For far too long, our tax system has been a burden to the millions of middle-class class citizens that make up a majority of this country. This tax overhaul starts to get the government out of your pockets, and puts Main Street in the drivers seat of the economy, not Washington. Included in the final bill are a doubling of the standard deduction, the child tax credit, and a repeal of Obamacares Individual Mandate tax that was crippling the lower- and middle-class. These historic tax cutsalso include a number of provisions that I fought hard for, including the ABLE to Work Act, which allows individuals with disabilities to work and save their hard earned money in an ABLE account without risking the loss of their benefits. For most Americans, it also repeals the Individual Alternative Minimum Tax, a parallel tax system that adds layers of complexity to the current code. This reform is long overdue, and I look forward to the President signing the tax reform legislationand getting our economy moving again. Print Email Tweet Next Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=4C81B79E-78BB-4AC4-8C0A-B5B3E8E51881 Tillis Supports Senate Passage of Tax Reform Legislation 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted in favor tax reform legislation that passed the Senate and now heads to House of Representative to be voted on before going to the Presidents desk to be signed into law. The House is expected to vote on the legislation Wednesday. The tax reform legislation fulfills a long-standing promise to deliver tax relief that benefits hard-working Americans across our nation. Starting early next year, most North Carolina families will notice bigger paychecks as the federal government withholds less of their hard-earned money because of newly lowered tax rates and a significantly larger standard deduction. This historic legislation also provides a major boost to American businesses and makes our private sector even more competitive at the global level, which in turn will lead more jobs, higher wages for workers, and stronger economic growth. Today is a big win for American families and the American economy. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1761 Hudson Votes for Historic Tax Cuts 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Richard Hudson H001067 hudson.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2017 Contact: Tatum Gibson (202) 225-3715 Hudson Votes for Historic Tax Cuts WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the House passed the conference report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1): History shows us pro-growth tax cuts give us tremendous job growth, more opportunities and increased wages for working families, said Rep. Hudson. This is our generations chance. With this historic tax cut, low- and middle-income individuals and families will have more take-home pay and more opportunity to achieve the American dream. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the most sweeping, pro-growth tax reform in more than 30 years. The bill would overhaul Americas tax code to lower taxes on families, workers and small businesses. By lowering taxes across the board, eliminating special-interest loopholes, and simplifying our tax system, the bill will deliver more jobs, bigger paychecks, a simpler and fairer tax code, and economic growth for all Americans. With this bill, the typical family of four earning the median family income in America will receive a tax cut of $2,059. For policy highlights, click here. For the joint explanatory statement of the Committee on Conference, click here and for the full report, click here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398784 McHenry on Passage of the Conference Report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Patrick McHenry M001156 mchenry.house.gov     legacy McHenry on Passage of the Conference Report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act f t # e Washington, December 19, 2017 Today, Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on House passage of theConference Report to AccompanyH.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Today the House voted to fix our nations broken tax code with passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This vote fulfills our commitment to cut taxes on American families and provide American businesses with much-needed tax relief. This bill gives a $2,000 tax cut to an average family of four making $73,000 annually. It helps grow the American economy, which means more and better jobs. Small businesses will benefit from lower rates, while larger companies will be more competitive globally.Im proud to support the passage of this bill and look forward to seeing President Trump sign this massive tax cut in to law." NOTE:The Senate is expected to take up and pass the conference report on the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Tuesday evening. f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/adams-condemns-passage-gop-tax-scam Adams Condemns Passage of the GOP Tax Scam 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC Alma Adams A000370 adams.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C.Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after House Republicans voted to pass the conference report for H.R. 1, the GOP Tax Scam: I dont ever want to hear a Republican complain about the deficit or spending again. They just voted to pass a wildly irresponsible tax scam that adds trillions to the deficit, increases health insurance premiums, and raises taxes on 86 million middle class families in order to give a kickback to corporations and the wealthy. Next, theyll cut essential programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security to pay for it, said Congresswoman Adams. American families will remember who sold them out to help their wealthy donors and corporate special interests. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/adams-vote-against-gop-tax-scam Adams to Vote against the GOP Tax Scam 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC Alma Adams A000370 adams.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C.Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement ahead of the vote on the GOP Tax Scam conference report today: This tax scam is a nightmare for Mecklenburg families and I will not support it, said Congresswoman Adams. It raises taxes on 86 million hardworking Americans, endangers state and local budgets, explodes the deficit, gives 83% of the tax cut to the wealthiest 1% and corporations, strips 13 million Americans of their healthcare, and ransacks Medicare to pay for it. Its a sham. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=188 Budd Votes To Deliver Tax Relief For Hardworking Americans 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Ted Budd B001305 budd.house.gov     legacy Budd Votes To Deliver Tax Relief For Hardworking Americans f t # e Washington, December 19, 2017 For too long, Congress has promised but failed to close loopholes and fend off special interest groups, until now. Todays vote moved us one step closer to delivering hard working American families the tax relief we promised. share: f t WASHINGTON -- Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) released the following statement regarding the House passage of the tax bill conference report: For too long, Congress has promised but failed to close loopholes and fend off special interest groups, until now. Todays vote moved us one step closer to delivering hard working American families the tax relief we promised. I am proud to have supported this legislation, which puts more money in the pockets of American families, creates more American jobs and makes our businesses competitive in the global economy. I look forward to seeing this historic tax reform bill on the presidents desk before Christmas. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399162 Foxx Supports Tax Relief for American Families 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Virginia Foxx F000450 foxx.house.gov foxx https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in support of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This final tax plan agreed upon by the United States House and Senate reduces tax rates for all income levels, spurs economic and job growth, and repeals Obamacare’s individual mandate for health insurance. Foxx issued the following statement in support of H.R. 1: “For the last three decades, hardworking American taxpayers have been weighed down by an unfair, complicated, and burdensome tax code. With today’s passage of H.R. 1, that cumbersome tax code is now a thing of the past. Simply put, Congress made a promise to the American people to provide tax relief and we have delivered on that promise by reducing rates for individuals at all income levels and roughly doubling the standard deduction. The reduction in tax rates for businesses and job creators – whether big or small – will unleash more opportunities and bigger paychecks for employees. With Christmas right around the corner, repeal of the Obamacare individual mandate will be a great gift for hardworking Americans. This will enable families to choose a health care plan that’s right for them, without fear of incurring a tax penalty. Shortly, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act will be sent to the President’s desk for signature and the American people will begin the New Year with the assurance of more jobs and bigger paychecks.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T22:19:19Z
https://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-%E2%80%9Ci%E2%80%99m-all-tax-reform-we-can%E2%80%99t-do-it-adding-trillions-debt%E2%80%9D-0 JONES: IM ALL FOR TAX REFORM, BUT WE CANT DO IT BY ADDING TRILLIONS TO THE DEBT 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Walter Jones J000255 jones.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives debated final passage of H.R. 1 legislation that will make sweeping changes to Americas tax laws. Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) a leading fiscal conservative reluctantly voted against the bill, primarily due to the trillions of dollars that it is projected to add to the national debt. His statement follows: Im all for tax reform, but it must grow the economy, not the debt. Unfortunately, the tax bill voted on today will be financed not by cutting spending elsewhere in the budget, but by adding $2 trillion to Americas debt. Much of that will be borrowed from potential foreign adversaries like China, and then put on the backs of American taxpayers. Thats an additional $20,000 debt burden on every household in America. With federal debt already at $20 trillion, and deficit spending adding $666 billion to that debt just this past year alone, this is the wrong way to deliver the tax relief that the American people need. For years, I have constantly sounded the alarm about the need to cut wasteful spending, balance the budget, and eliminate the massive debt that is bankrupting our nation. This is not just an economic issue, its a national security issue. Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen, has testified that the biggest threat to our national security is Americas rising debt. Our current Secretary of Defense, Marine Corps General James Mattis, has affirmed that principle. When Admiral Mullen made his statement seven years ago, our debt was $13 trillion. It is now 50% larger. Were going the wrong way fast, and unfortunately, this bill will quicken the pace. I am also concerned that this bill will result in millions of middle class Americans, and thousands of Eastern North Carolinians, paying more in taxes, not less. It is estimated that 5 percent of taxpayers will pay more tax in 2018, 9 percent in 2025, and 53 percent in 2027. That is the last thing struggling families need. For additional information, please con… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meadows-statement-on-tax-reform-vote Meadows Statement on Tax Reform Vote 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy RELEASE: Meadows Statement on Tax Reform Vote Washington, D.C. Rep. Mark Meadows released the following statement on the Houses passage of the Conference Report accompanying H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Today is a momentous day for America. The forgotten men and women of our country voted to elect President Trump and a Republican Congress to fix the broken tax code that taxes American people too highly, ships their jobs overseas, and directly undermines the fundamental principles that make America great. Passage of this bill is a monumental step toward doing just that. We're giving the American people their money back. We're making the country more competitive for job creation and wage growth. And were igniting the kind of economic growth that every American deserves. Tonight, as the Senate passes tax reform and sends the bill to President Trumps desk, the American people will finally begin to see the results they voted for on November 8, 2016. Hopefully, were just getting started. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=756 Meadows' Statement on Tax Reform Vote 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy RELEASE: Meadows Statement on Tax Reform Vote Washington, D.C. Rep. Mark Meadows released the following statement on the Houses passage of the Conference Report accompanying H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Today is a momentous day for America. The forgotten men and women of our country voted to elect President Trump and a Republican Congress to fix the broken tax code that taxes American people too highly, ships their jobs overseas, and directly undermines the fundamental principles that make America great. Passage of this bill is a monumental step toward doing just that. We're giving the American people their money back. We're making the country more competitive for job creation and wage growth. And were igniting the kind of economic growth that every American deserves. Tonight, as the Senate passes tax reform and sends the bill to President Trumps desk, the American people will finally begin to see the results they voted for on November 8, 2016. Hopefully, were just getting started. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-calls-for-investigation-into-obama-admin-interference-with Pittenger Calls for Investigation into Obama Admin interference with Hezbollah Investigation 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Robert Pittenger P000606 pittenger.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PITTENGER CALLS FOR PROBE INTO OBAMA ADMINISTRATION INTERFERENCE IN HEZBOLLAH INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) sent a letter to Chairman Trey Gowdy of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform urging an investigation into the Obama Administrations alleged interference in a multi-agency investigation into Hezbollahs illegal drug dealing, money laundering and arms running. Now, it appears in order to secure his deeply flawed Iran Deal, President Obama and his administration shielded the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah from a major US multi-agency investigation targeting Hezbollahs global criminal operation which included drug dealing, money laundering and arms running,said Congressman Pittenger. These revelations are shocking and infuriating. While American soldiers were bravely fighting ISIS terrorists, with some paying the ultimate price, the Obama administration reportedly was protecting Hezbollah terrorists who were funding themselves by trafficking illegal drugs. No wonder President Obama couldnt bring himself to call them Radical Islamist Terrorists,said Congressman Pittenger. This is the same administration that sent $1.7 billion in cash ransom to Iran. The growing nexus between terrorist organizations and Latin American drug cartels poses a grave threat to our national security, especially considering the porous state of our southern border. Last month, I hosted a forum in Buenos Aires for 220 Members of Parliament and government officials from 15 South American countries with government and private sector experts to address the critical challenge of intercepting drug related funding of terrorism. A copy of the letter can be foundhere. Congressman Pittenger serves as Chairman of the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare, and Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Terrorism and Illicit Finance. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-price-issues-statement-house-passage-gop-tax-scam Congressman Price Issues Statement on House Passage of GOP Tax Scam 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC David Price P000523 price.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 19, 2017) On Tuesday, December 19, Congressman David Price (D-NC) issued the following statement after the House voted to pass H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Congressional Republicans have shown their true colors. For years, my colleagues on the right have stressed the need for fiscal discipline and for responsible congressional procedures. They have promised tax reform that simplifies the tax code and benefits working families. They have refused to fund infrastructure, health care, and other vital priorities without offsetting the cost. We can now clearly see their words were nothing but lip service and false promises. Despite not releasing the text of their 1,000-page tax package until late Friday, House Republicans fast-tracked a vote on a sloppily drafted bill that raises taxes on millions of middle class families, adds $1.5 trillion to the national debt, and explodes healthcare premiums and the ranks of the uninsured. Plain and simple, the GOP Tax Scam asks hard-working families and future generations of Americans to foot the bill for huge tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy. An astounding 83 percent of the bills tax cuts go to the wealthiest one percent of the population. And the tax code is more complicated than ever! Rather than working with Democrats in Congress to grow the economy, simplify our tax code, and lower the tax burden for middle class families, the GOP has jeopardized our economic future to give tax cuts to corporate lobbyists and their campaign benefactors. Republicans in the Senate should reject this tax scam before it can get to the Presidents desk. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rouzer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-historic-tax-reform-conference-report-heads-senate-final House passes historic tax reform conference report, heads to Senate for final vote 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC David Rouzer R000603 rouzer.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer, the House of Representatives passed arguably the biggest tax cut and reform package in history. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) overhauls the tax code to bring back jobs from overseas, improve Americas competitiveness in the global economy, and create a much more dynamic economy that will naturally generate increased wages. This legislation provides historic tax relief for American workers, families, and job creators. For far too long, individuals, families and businesses have been forced to comply with an outdated and burdensome tax code that penalizes their effort and hard work and has been a drag on our economy,said Rep. David Rouzer.This tax relief and reform bill respects hardworking taxpayers and the challenges they face by lowering taxes, by making tax-filing much simpler, and by creating an environment that will lead to the wealth creation necessary to drive job growth and increase wages. This is truly a historic day in the House of Representatives, and I look forward to the bills passage in the Senate tomorrow. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Lowers individual taxes and sets the rates at 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37% Significantly increases the standard deduction from $6,500 to $12,000 for individual filers and $13,000 to 24,000 for joint filers Expands the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000 Preserves the mortgage interest deduction up to $750,000 Expands the medical expense deduction for 2017 and 2018 for medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of adjusted gross income and then rises to 10% beginning in 2019 Continues and expands the deduction for charitable contributions Eliminates Obamacares individual mandate penalty tax starting in 2019 Maintains the Earned Income Tax Credit Exempts tuition waivers for graduate students from being taxed Retains popular retirement saving options such as 401 (k)s and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) so Americans can continue to save for their future Doubles the amount of the curren… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/walker-votes-lower-taxes-families-and-businesses-north-carolina-passes Walker Votes to Lower Taxes for Families and Businesses of North Carolina; Passes Final Version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Walker W000819 walker.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Mark Walker (NC-06) today voted in favor of the Conference Report to Accompany ofH.R. 1, theTax Cuts and Jobs Act keeping an important promise to overhaul our broken tax code and deliver on tax relief to thefamilies and businesses of North Carolina. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a 227-203 vote. "Here is what this historic vote means: At the beginning of next year, hardworking families of North Carolina will finally see more money in their pockets," Walker said. With this critical promise kept, we can proclaim that the worker deserves his wages, and that middle income families not the government are best equipped to make their own financial decisions. The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act helps us turn on the engines of economic growth in our communities, stop the government from overtaxing North Carolinians to prop up failed economic policies, and frees people from Obamacares erroneous individual mandate tax that punishes lower and middle income families for not buying health insurance they dont want or cannot afford." The legislation is expected to be taken up and approved by the Senate on the evening of Tuesday, December 19th, and then sent to the President's desk to be signed into law. RELATED: Walker Delivers on Promise to Reform the Tax Code, Supports the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act TheConference Report to Accompany of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, can beread in full here,and apolicy summary of the bill can be read here. According to the House Ways and Means Committee, "with this bill, the typical family of four earning the median family income of $73,000 will receive a tax cut of $2,059." The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will: Lower individual taxes and set the rates at 0%, 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37% so people can keep more of their hard-earned money. Significantly increase the standard deduction to protect roughly double the amount of what you earn each year from taxes from $6,500 and $13,000 under current law to $… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.burr.senate.gov/press/releases/sen-burr-on-house-passage-of-tax-reform_including-able-act-enhancements Sen. Burr on House Passage of Tax Reform, Including ABLE Act Enhancements 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Richard Burr B001135 www.burr.senate.gov     legacy 12.19.17 Sen. Burr on House Passage of Tax Reform, Including ABLE Act Enhancements WASHINGTON Today, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Senior Member of the Finance Committee, made the following statement on the House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which included the ABLE to Work Act and the ABLE Financial Planning Act: It has been three years to the day since the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law and Im incredibly proud that the ABLE to Work Act and the ABLE Financial Planning Act are included in the historic, soon-to-be passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. These provisions will enhance the immensely popular ABLE Act by allowing disabled Americans the opportunity to work and save more money tax-free, without losing their needed benefits. They will also allow for savings in 529 college savings plans to be rolled over into ABLE accounts tax-free if an individual becomes disabled after a family has already started saving for college. Families and individuals with disabilities across the country will benefit tremendously from these provisions, and Im pleased to see them included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that passed the House earlier today, and will soon pass the Senate. Print Email Tweet Previous Article Next Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/adams-statement-republican-tax-bill-conference-report Adams Statement on Republican Tax Bill Conference Report 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC Alma Adams A000370 adams.house.gov     legacy Charlotte, N.C.Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) gave the following statement after the Republican tax bill conference report was released: It just keeps getting worse. This version of the GOP tax scam steals even more from the middle class to give to corporations and the wealthy, said Congresswoman Adams. It slashes the top tax rate for the wealthiest Americans and continues to explode the deficit, all while Republicans prepare to make drastic cuts to Social Security and Medicare and they insist that we cannot afford to reauthorize the Childrens Health Insurance Program. Its absurd. American families wont forget who sold them out to help their wealthy donors and corporate interests. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/media-center/enewsletters/marks-weekly-update-12-18-17 Mark's Weekly Update - 12-18-17 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy Supporting Israel As you may have read by now, PresidentDonald Trumprecently announced that the United States recognizesJerusalemas the true, undivided Capital ofIsrael. The United States will also be relocating the USembassy to Jerusalem. There are times throughout the United States' history when our Presidents have sent the rest of the world a clear, powerful message of leadership and conviction. I believe this historic moment will be remembered as one of those times. After 8 years of damage, constant undermining, and broken promises, the world will once again know that the United States stands, unwaveringly, alongside our ally Israel. The photo below from AP really says it all. The Israeli flag alongside the U.S. flag in Jerusalem (from AP) Investigate the Investigators? There is a growing body of questions surrounding the FBI that several House Freedom Caucus members are demanding answers on. Lets outline a couple of them: First, you may remember my op-ed from November in which I asked a simple question: why was President Obamas FBI involved in the creation of and payments for the infamous fake Russian dossier, started by the DNC and Clinton campaign? Did the FBI dress up the Russian dossier as intelligence and use it to get a warrant for spying on political opponents in the Trump campaign? I encourage you to watch this video here where Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) questions FBI Director Chris Wray and outlines why it looks like thats exactly what happened. Second, there is an increasing amount of evidence that the FBI treated the Hillary Clinton investigation as a special case, and effectively gave her a pass. If that happened, it would be as wrong as it gets. Lady Justice wears a blindfold--and no American, regardless of wealth or political status, should be given a free pass under the law. The notion that the FBI may be biased, that they potentially gave a prominent political figure a pass, or that they may have been involved in a political project at all, is concerning en… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meadows-applauds-us-veto-of-anti-israel-resolution Meadows Applauds U.S. Veto of Anti-Israel Resolution 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy RELEASE: Meadows Applauds U.S. Veto of Anti-Israel Resolution Washington, D.C. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) released the following statement applauding the United States veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have required the President to rescind the Trump Administrations declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital: Today, it was reaffirmed: when it comes to the United States leadership on the world stage, there is a new sheriff in town. President Trump gave his word throughout his campaign and the first year of his presidency that he would be an unwavering supporter of our ally, Israeland once again, hes delivered. The United Nations' constant attempts to delegitimize Israel in the Middle East while undermining the United States' sovereignty are shameful. By vetoing todays resolution, America is sending a crystal clear message that we will no longer tolerate the UN's blatant anti-Israel bias that does far more damage than assistance toward peace efforts in the region. I applaud President Trump and Ambassador Haley for their willingness to lead. America stands with Israel, once again. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=772 Meadows Applauds U.S. Veto of Anti-Israel Resolution 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy RELEASE: Meadows Applauds U.S. Veto of Anti-Israel Resolution Washington, D.C. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) released the following statement applauding the United States veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have required the President to rescind the Trump Administrations declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital: Today, it was reaffirmed: when it comes to the United States leadership on the world stage, there is a new sheriff in town. President Trump gave his word throughout his campaign and the first year of his presidency that he would be an unwavering supporter of our ally, Israeland once again, hes delivered. The United Nations' constant attempts to delegitimize Israel in the Middle East while undermining the United States' sovereignty are shameful. By vetoing todays resolution, America is sending a crystal clear message that we will no longer tolerate the UN's blatant anti-Israel bias that does far more damage than assistance toward peace efforts in the region. I applaud President Trump and Ambassador Haley for their willingness to lead. America stands with Israel, once again. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-china-targeting-our-tech-we-must-react Pittenger: China targeting our tech, we must react 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Robert Pittenger P000606 pittenger.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER: CHINA IS TARGETING OUR TECHNOLOGY PRESIDENT TRUMP UNDERSTANDS THREAT Pittenger legislation endorsed by Treasury Secretary, Defense Secretary, and Attorney General as President Trump prioritizes IP Theft in National Security Strategy WASHINGTON Today, President Donald Trump announced an America First national security strategy which specifically targets the theft or strategic acquisition of intellectual property and sensitive technology by China and other adversarial foreign powers. New legislation from Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-TX) would address that issue by modernizing and enhancing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), which hasnt been substantially reformed since the Ford Administration. Chinese investment in the United States has grown from $4.5 billion in 2010 to $46 billion last year. They are targeting our military and security-related technology. Since late 2014, the Chinese have acquired 43 semiconductor companies, 20 of which are based in the United States. This technology has critical military applications and these acquisitions challenge our defense supply chain. This is actually part of President Xis five-year plan explained Congressman Pittenger. President Trump is restoring American leadership with todays national security strategy, which includes steps to address malicious Chinese investment. Already, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, Defense Secretary Mattis, and Attorney General Sessions have endorsed our legislation to reform CFIUS, strengthening the review of foreign investments. Defense Secretary James Mattis, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, and Attorney General Jeff Sessions have officially endorsed Congressman Pittengers CFIUS reform legislation, the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act. In addition, the National Security Strategy specifically supports efforts to reform CFIUS: While maintaining an investor-friendly climate, this Administration will… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-obama-admin-let-hezbollah-off-the-hook Pittenger: Obama Admin Let Hezbollah Off The Hook 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Robert Pittenger P000606 pittenger.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PITTENGER: OBAMA ADMINISTRATION LET DRUG DEALING HEZBOLLAH TERROR GROUP OFF THE HOOK WASHINGTON Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) released the following statement after learning of the Obama Administration's interference of a DEA operation targeting Hezbollah and their illicit drug dealing activities. The nexus between terrorists organizations, including Hezbollah, and Latin American drug cartels is a subversive alliance which provides hundreds of millions of dollars to global jihad. The witnesses providing account of the Obama administration derailing and stonewalling the prosecution of this illicit funding investigation has resulted in the most serious consequences of the misguided and injudicious actions of President Obama and his team,said Congressman Pittenger. Last month, I hosted a forum in Buenos Aires for 220 Members of Parliament and government officials from 15 South American countries to address this enormous challenge to intercept drug related funding of terrorism. Sunday afternoon Politico reported that the Obama administration undermined a DEA led task force targeting Hezbollah in order to help secure the Iran Nuclear deal.https://www.politico.com/interactives/2017/obama-hezbollah-drug-trafficking-investigation Congressman Pittenger serves as Chairman of the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare, and Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Committee Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/treasury-secretary-attorney-general-other-experts-endorse-pittenger-bill Treasury Secretary, Attorney General, Other Experts Endorse Pittenger Bill 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Robert Pittenger P000606 pittenger.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TREASURY SECRETARY, ATTORNEY GENERAL, OTHER EXPERTS ENDORSE PITTENGERS NATIONAL SECURITY LEGISLATION WASHINGTON Two Trump Administration Cabinet officials, a former senior level intelligence official, an influential Chinese watchdog and a major industry stakeholder have announced their support for Congressman Robert Pittengers Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA). TREASURY SECRETARY MNUCHIN:I support the goals of FIRRMA, which will help to ensure that CFIUS has the tools necessary to protect the national security of the United States, while simultaneously maintaining our open investment environment. I stand ready to work with Senators Cornyn, Feinstein, and Burr, Congressman Pittenger, the committees of jurisdiction, and other Members of Congress as this important legislation advances,said U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. (Secretary Steven Mnuchin, 12/14/2017) ATTORNEY GENERAL SESSIONS:I am particularly supportive of the goals of several aspects of your proposed legislation, including but not limited to (1) the expansion of CFIUSs authority to review certain transactions that may pose national security concerns; (2) an expanded list of national security factors that CFIUS should consider; and (3) mandatory disclosures of certain investments by state-owned enterprises,said U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. (Attorney General Jeff Sessions,Letter to Senator Cornyn, 12/13/2017) FORMER DNI ADM. BLAIR:By expanding the scope of CFIUS reviews, FIRRMA provides better tools to analyze foreign investments and thus will strengthen the protection of America intellectual property from theft by foreign actors,said Admiral Dennis C. Blair. (Admiral Dennis C. Blair, former Director of National Intelligence and Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, 11/21/17) ORACLE CORP:Critically FIRRMA strikes a balance of protecting national security while not chilling the benefits of foreign investment in the United States.(Oracle,Letter to Sen. Cornyn, 11/8/17) US-CHINA ECO… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-price-issues-statement-passing-harold-webb Congressman Price Issues Statement on Passing of Harold Webb 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC David Price P000523 price.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 15, 2017) On Friday, December 15, Congressman David Price (D-NC) issued the following statement after news that former Wake Commissioner and civil rights pioneer, Harold Webb, passed away. Tuskegee Airman, civil rights pioneer, champion of educational opportunity, director of personnel for our state, outstanding Wake commissioner -- Harold Webb's long life of service touched thousands and made Raleigh and North Carolina better for all of our citizens. I and many others valued him as friend and colleague -- a man who got things done but was quick to share the credit, a kind and generous man skilled at bringing people together, a great source of encouragement and inspiration. We extend condolences to his wife Lucille and their family as we express gratitude for a life well lived. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.burr.senate.gov/press/releases/senate-intel-chairman-burrs-statement-on-presidents-national-security-speech- Senate Intel Chairman Burr’s Statement on President’s National Security Speech 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Richard Burr B001135 www.burr.senate.gov     legacy 12.18.17 Senate Intel Chairman Burrs Statement on Presidents National Security Speech WASHINGTON Today, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, made the following statement on President Trumps national security speech: Today, President Trump spoke to the threats facing the United States, including a growing extremist threat and ongoing competition from Russia and China. The threats against our country and our citizens include not only acts of violence but also insidious cyber-attacks that undermine our democracy and ongoing economic espionage that damages our economy. The President today committed to maintaining America as the worlds only superpower and reassured our allies that the previous administrations lead from behind era of American leadership is over. Print Email Tweet Next Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/walker-honors-wade-harvey-and-mike-lapierre-wreaths-across-greensboro Walker Honors Wade Harvey and Mike Lapierre of Wreaths Across Greensboro as December Community Heroes of the Month 2017-12-15 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Walker W000819 walker.house.gov     legacy GREENSBORO, N.C. U.S. Representative Mark Walker (NC-06) honored Wade Harvey (pictured left)and Mike Lapeirre(pictured right) as the Sixth District Community Heroes of the Month for December 2017. Each month, Congressman Walker honors a constituent, business, or organization in his district for displaying extraordinary acts of service and for making a difference in their community. Inspired by the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Wade Harvey and Mike Lapeirre worked to organize a similar event in the Greensboro area. The two fathers hoped to use the ceremony to educate their own children about freedom and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Wade and Mike contacted Wreaths Across America and selected Forest Lawn Cemetery in Greensboro. With help from friends, family, and volunteers from the community, the pair have laid 1,100 wreaths in the veterans section of the cemetery every December since 2013. During this season, it is vital to remember the servicemen and servicewomen who have sacrificed so that we may know the blessings of freedom, Walker said. Seeing an opportunity to make a difference in our community, Wade and Mike took action and organized a powerful ceremony to show gratitude to our veterans. Because of their efforts, generations of heroes now know that we are thankful for their service and that their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Walker presented Wade and Mike with a certificate and a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of their service. This years honor ceremony will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery on Saturday, December 16th at 11:00 a.m. You can learn more about Wade and Mike and the Wreaths Across Greensboro ceremony here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=005AD67E-3D40-4EF1-8A7F-EA6A581F7BF0 Passing Historic Tax Reform 2017-12-15 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Contact My Office Thank you for reading my e-newsletter, I will continue to work hard to represent all North Carolinians in the Senate and deliver results. As always, please don't hesitate tocontact my officeif we can assist you in any matter regarding a government agency. If you would like to unsubscribe from my e-newsletter, please clickhereand please follow me onFacebook,Twitter,Instagram, andYouTubefor daily updates on my work in North Carolina and Washington! All the best, 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=D82DC383-017D-4888-9E39-0DE2437B1B48 Tillis & Coons Statement on Reuters Journalists Arrested in Burma 2017-12-15 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), co-chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, released the following statement about the Reuters journalists who were arrested in Burma on Tuesday. As co-chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, we are gravely concerned about the arrests of two Reuters journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo,in Burma who werewritingstories about the crisis in Rakhine State following the militarys brutal crackdown on the Rohingya. We join the U.S. Embassy in Burma in calling for the Burmese government to explain the arrests and allow access to the journalists. Freedom of the press is a fundamental democratic value and critical to ensuring accountability for violence against the Rohingya. We urge the Burmese government torespect press freedom and protectall journalistsinstead of preventing them from accurately reporting facts on the ground andbringing atrocities to light. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meadows-applauds-president-trump-s-regulatory-reform Meadows Applauds President Trumps Regulatory Reform 2017-12-14 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy RELEASE: Meadows Applauds President Trump’s Regulatory Reform Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) released the following statement on President Trump’s speech today at the White House, recapping the Trump administration’s progress in rolling back the regulatory state: “Today’s speech from President Donald Trump represents the exact kind of culture change Washington, D.C. has desperately needed for so long. The American people are fed up with our government’s out-of-control regulatory state that puts the interests of insiders and bureaucrats ahead of everyday Americans on Main Street. They sent President Trump here to lead the charge in fixing it—and the President is delivering. As OMB Director Mick Mulvaney said, the administration has cut 22 old regulations for every new regulation issued. Business as usual is over. President Trump is right: ‘Unchecked regulation undermines our freedom.’ That’s why, in May, I introduced a bill in the House to codify the Presidents directive to eliminate two out of date, unnecessary regulations for every new regulation enacted. This measure would go a long way toward jumpstarting the economy, reforming our government’s approach to regulating, and changing the culture of Washington, D.C. This is what the forgotten men and women voted for. This is draining the swamp. I give the President a standing ovation for this initiative, and I wholeheartedly join him in his effort to ‘cut the red tape.’" To read more about Rep. Meadows’ bill H.R. 2623, the Lessening Regulatory Costs and Establishing a Federal Regulatory Budget Act of 2017, click here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=773 Meadows Applauds President Trumps Regulatory Reform 2017-12-14 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy RELEASE: Meadows Applauds President Trumps Regulatory Reform Washington, D.C. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) released the following statement on President Trumps speech today at the White House, recapping the Trump administrations progress in rolling back the regulatory state: Todays speech from President Donald Trump represents the exact kind of culture change Washington, D.C. has desperately needed for so long. The American people are fed up with our governments out-of-control regulatory state that puts the interests of insiders and bureaucrats ahead of everyday Americans on Main Street. They sent President Trump here to lead the charge in fixing itand the President is delivering. As OMB Director Mick Mulvaney said, the administration has cut 22 old regulations for every new regulation issued. Business as usual is over. President Trump is right: Unchecked regulation undermines our freedom. Thats why, in May, I introduced a bill in the House to codify the Presidents directive to eliminate two out of date, unnecessary regulations for every new regulation enacted. This measure would go a long way toward jumpstarting the economy, reforming our governments approach to regulating, and changing the culture of Washington, D.C. This is what the forgotten men and women voted for. This is draining the swamp. I give the President a standing ovation for this initiative, and I wholeheartedly join him in his effort to cut the red tape." To read more about Rep. Meadows bill H.R. 2623, the Lessening Regulatory Costs and Establishing a Federal Regulatory Budget Act of 2017, click here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rouzer.house.gov/media-center/enewsletters/case-you-missed-it 12/14/2017 eNewsletter - In case you missed it... 2017-12-14 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC David Rouzer R000603 rouzer.house.gov     legacy 310 Government Center Drive Unit 1 Bolivia, NC 28422 Phone: (910) 253-6111 Fax: (910) 253-6114 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.burr.senate.gov/press/releases/senators-burr-tillis-introduce-blue-ridge-national-heritage-area-reauthorization-act Senators Burr, Tillis Introduce Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act 2017-12-14 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Richard Burr B001135 www.burr.senate.gov     legacy 12.14.17 Senators Burr, Tillis Introduce Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, North Carolina Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis released the following statements regarding the introduction of S. 2225, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act of 2017: “I’m excited today to take a critical step forward in extending the authorization for the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area,” said Senator Burr. “This program has boosted the tourism economy in our state by billions with only a fraction of that coming from federal coffers. By extending this authorization for an additional four years, millions more will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and culture of western North Carolina for a long time to come.” “The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area plays a vital role in the Western North Carolina tourism industry, creating thousands of jobs and contributing billions of dollars to the local economy” said Senator Tillis. “I am proud to partner with Senator Burr to introduce legislation extending this important program so we can continue to preserve the unique culture and natural beauty of our great state.” Background Information: The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA) was established in 2003 to preserve and develop the distinctive culture of Western North Carolina and South Appalachia.  It spans 25 counties across the western portion of North Carolina, including the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, two of the most visited National Parks in the country. In the last 15 years, this National Heritage Area (NHA) has provided more than 154 grants totaling $2.1 million, with more than double that leveraged in local and private investment. In all, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area supports more than 30,000 jobs and boasts an annual economic impact of $2.39 billion. The BRNHA also provides support to the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center near Asheville, NC, which hosts more than 100,000 annual visitors. Blue Ridge… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=AFDEA8CE-BC47-47B6-9206-0132A2AA4E4D Tillis & Burr Support Armys Decision to Place Security Force Assistance Brigade at Fort Bragg 2017-12-14 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr applauded the Department of the Army’s recent announcement that the second of six Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFAB) will be activated at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in January 2018. SFABs are specialized units whose core mission is to conduct advise-and-assist operations with allies and partners.  The Army stated the decision to station the second SFAB at Fort Bragg was based on strategic considerations including projected time to activate and train an SFAB, presence of senior grade personnel to man the unit, and required facility costs.  “Fort Bragg is the tip of the spear for the U.S. military and continues to be one of the most important military installations in the world,” said Senator Thom Tillis. “The Army’s decision to place the second Security Force Assistance Brigade at Ft. Bragg is a testament of its role in protecting our nation and its allies, and I’m proud that 800 senior officers will join the ranks of the brave men and women already stationed there.” “I’m pleased the U.S. Army has chosen Fort Bragg as the home of the second of six new Security Force Assistance Brigades,” said Senator Richard Burr. “The installation has the existing resources and expertise to facilitate the Brigade’s future success in its mission. North Carolina is home to over a million active duty service members and veterans. Some of the best and bravest serve our country at Fort Bragg, and we're proud they call North Carolina home.” Background: SFABs are designed on the brigade combat team (BCT) model and consist of approximately 800 senior and noncommissioned officers who have proven expertise in training and advising foreign security forces.  Soldiers in the SFAB are screened based on qualifications and experience. The unit will receive the best, most advanced military equipment available. SFAB soldiers receive special training through the Military Advisor Training Academy to include language, foreign weapons and the Joint Fires Observer cours… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=180 Budd Votes To Disrupt And Expose the Iranian Terror Networks 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Ted Budd B001305 budd.house.gov     legacy Disrupt And Expose the Iranian Terror Networks Congressman Budd voted for Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act to publicize the assets associated with Iran’s government and military leadership   WASHINGTON -- US Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) voted to pass H.R. 1638, the Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act. The bill will bring transparency to those profiting at the top of the corrupt Iranian regime by helping to shine a light on their illicit activities. It does this by requiring the Treasury Department to provide a report to Congress on the financial assets of senior Iranian officials involved in corruption. It would show the Iranian people as well how their government truly operates. See below for full remarks.   “It’s not uncommon these days to see Iranian fingerprints all over the instability and unrest that plagues the Middle East. In order to shed light on Iranian terror activities and let the Iranian people know how their leaders actually operate, we must expose the financial assets of the senior Iranian officials involved in corruption and illicit finance. This legislation aims to take the necessary steps toward disrupting the Iranian terror network.”   This bill passed the House Financial Services Committee with bipartisan support on November 14, 2017 by a vote of 43-16.     Congressman Ted Budd (R-NC) delivered the following remarks marks on the house floor speaking in favor of H.R. 1638 Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act:   “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today in support of Mr. Poliquin’s bill, the Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act, and I thank him for his leadership on this issue. It’s not uncommon these days to see Iranian fingerprints all over the instability and unrest that plagues the Middle East. That’s why our own State Department classifies Iran as a country of “primary concern” for money laundering and international terror financing. And just this weekend, Mr. Speaker, we saw their handiwork yet again. This time it was Lebanon, where the now largel… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-works-protect-veterans-predatory-profit-colleges JONES WORKS TO PROTECT VETERANS FROM PREDATORY FOR-PROFIT COLLEGES 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Walter Jones J000255 jones.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC  –  This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) joined Representatives Jackie Speier (CA-14) and Mark Takano (CA-41) and reintroduced the bipartisan Military and Veterans Education Protection Act. This legislation would close the ‘90/10 loophole’ that continues to allow for-profit colleges to aggressively target veterans and servicemembers while wasting billions of dollars in taxpayer funds. “Our veterans sacrifice so much and put their lives on the line to defend this country,” said Congressman Jones. “For-profit educational institutions that take advantage of our veterans and Defense Department education funds are guilty of a double wrong: robbing veterans of a chance at a true education, and taking advantage of taxpayers.  For the benefit of veterans and taxpayers, it’s time for Congress to close the ‘90/10 loophole.’” “For these schools it’s all about the money, not the quality of education or bettering the lives of those who have put their lives on the line in defense of our freedoms,” Congresswoman Speier said. “ITT Tech and Corinthian Colleges, who together received over $1 billion in taxpayer funds, suddenly went bankrupt and closed after years of substandard performance. Their students were left in the lurch, with their only recourse an onerous and uncertain loan forgiveness process. The Military and Veterans Education Protection Act will require these colleges to receive 10 percent of their funds from non-federal sources, which will finally put a stop to predatory for-profit colleges that squander taxpayer money and prey on veterans, servicemembers, and their families.” “Bad actors in the for-profit education industry have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to seek profits at the expense of veterans and taxpayers,” said Congressman Takano. “Given the recent expansion of the GI Bill benefits available to those who serve, our responsibility to protect veterans from deceptive and fraudulent schools is greater than ever. This legislation is an important step toward ensuring that stud… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/unanimous-pittenger-legislation-to-help-those-with-littleno-credit UNANIMOUS: Pittenger legislation to help those with little/no credit approved by key House committee 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Robert Pittenger P000606 pittenger.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   UNANIMOUS DECISION:  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE APPROVES PITTENGER LEGISLATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CREDIT   WASHINGTON – The House Financial Services Committee today gave unanimous approval to Congressman Robert Pittenger’s legislation designed to give hardworking Americans more opportunities to build good credit on their own merit. The bipartisan Credit Access and Inclusion Act (H.R. 435) was introduced by Congressman Pittenger (R-NC) and Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) in January. “This truly bipartisan effort could end credit invisibility, providing tens of millions of hardworking Americans more affordable credit and insurance,” explained Congressman Pittenger to his colleagues on the Financial Services Committee.  “This bill will also greatly expand lending, enabling small businesses to expand, increasing household wealth and generating economic growth.  This legislation would allow those Americans with credit invisibility to establish a credit score, or raise their existing score, on their own merit and without federal mandates.” CLICK HERE for full video of Congressman Pittenger’s statement to the House Financial Services Committee. The bipartisan Credit Access and Inclusion Act (H.R. 435) would allow utilities, telecom companies, and landlords to report on-time payment data to credit reporting agencies, enabling families with little or no credit to build credit scores based on a full and more appropriate picture of their payment history. Those with little or no credit history are considered high risk and can be rejected when they apply for credit, and also pay higher rates for car and homeowner’s insurance.  Congressmen Pittenger and Ellison’s bipartisan legislation would enable 50 million Americans to establish a credit score, and help over 50 million more Americans improve their existing score. The bipartisan Credit Access and Inclusion Act was approved 60-0 by the House Financial Services Committee and is expected to be considered by the full House early n… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/representatives-price-kelly-quigley-murphy-delauro-and-lowey-lead-letter Representatives Price, Kelly, Quigley, Murphy, DeLauro and Lowey Lead Letter Urging House Leadership Not to Restrict Gun Violence Research in Appropriations Package 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC David Price P000523 price.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.  (Dec. 13, 2017) – On Wednesday, December 13, Representatives David Price (D-NC), Robin Kelly (D-IL), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), and Nita Lowey (D-NY) sent a letter to House leadership urging them to oppose language in the final FY18 appropriations package that would restrict the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal agencies from conducting research about gun violence. “Although Members of Congress may disagree about how best to respond to the high incidence of gun violence, we should all be able to agree that our response should be informed by sound scientific evidence,” the 121 signatories wrote. “Instead of continuing with the status quo, let’s allow the research community to investigate evidence-based solutions that could help prevent gun violence while still protecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners.” In addition to protecting public health and safety through prevention of disease, the CDC has also historically conducted other non-disease related research to prevent injury or illness such as drowning prevention, intimate partner violence, and motor vehicle injuries. Since 1996 however, riders such as the “Dickey Amendment” have been attached to annual appropriations bills that prevent the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other agencies from conducting high-quality, peer-reviewed research about gun violence.  “Despite the frequency of gun violence in the U.S., we know that the violent tragedies so many families and communities across the nation are experiencing are not inevitable,” said Congressman Price, Vice Chair of the House Democrats Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. “Allowing the CDC to conduct research into gun violence, just as it does with other preventable causes of injury and death, will give citizens and lawmakers the tools they need to understand and confront the horrible epidemic of gun violence that is devastating our country.” “For decades, the Dickey Amendment has silenced lifesav… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/walker-gives-opening-statement-oversight-hearing-criminal-justice-reform Walker Gives Opening Statement at Oversight Hearing on Criminal Justice Reform 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Walker W000819 walker.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) today gave the opening statement for a Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on "Oversight of the Bureau of Prisons and Inmate Reentry." Walker has made criminal justice reform a legislative priority, calling for Congress to act swiftly on the issue, and forging coalitions across the aisle, including with the Congressional Black Caucus.     “Families are the building blocks of communities,” Walker said at the hearing. “It is hard to imagine anything more disruptive to a family than losing a parent or spouse to incarceration." “Redemption has always been an American ideal,” Walker added. “We need former prisoners to integrate back into society, restore stability to their families, and contribute to their communities." Following Walker's opening statement, U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) praised Walker for his work on criminal justice reform.     “Congressman Walker, I want to applaud you for what you said and what you do in this area,” Cummings said. “You said some very important words. You said whatever we do with regard to these folks, it has to be real and it has to be effective." You can watch Walker's remarks above and read the full transcript below: "Families are the building blocks of communities. It is hard to imagine anything more disruptive to a family than losing a parent or spouse to incarceration. To have a parent removed from your life and sent to prison must be an overwhelmingly difficult experience for both the inmate and the family. "I can still remember as a young child, being the son of a pastor who was also a prison chaplain, still sitting on the bunks of those inmates, in many cases hearing the sad stories. "Now, make no mistake, I firmly believe that when people break the law there must be consequences, and incarceration is often times the appropriate consequence. However, the Justice System and the Bureau of Prisons also have a responsibility to help rehabilitate that person and help that inmate have a suc… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=A324EAB2-FD18-4FCF-A957-65A9D58DA5E1 Tillis Chairs Hearing on Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussions in Servicemembers 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Press Releases Home News Press Releases Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Personnel, held a hearing to receive testimony updating the subcommittee on research, diagnosis, and treatment for traumatic brain injury/concussion in servicemembers. Click HERE to watch Senator Tillis’ Opening Statement. Click HERE to watch the full hearing. “Since 2000, the Department of Defense diagnosed over 370,000 service members with traumatic brain injury, with the majority of them diagnosed in non-deployment settings. This is not a unique problem within the Department of Defense however– it is a national problem,” said Senator Tillis. “Last year alone, there were about 2.5 million emergency room visits related to concussions in the United States, and medical experts believe there were many more concussed individuals who did not seek medical care. Congress must pursue multiple approaches to understand better the chronic effects of traumatic brain injury, including the long-term neurodegenerative problems associated with multiple concussive injuries.” The subcommittee members heard testimony from 2 panels that included the following witnesses: Panel 1            Dr. David W. Dodick - Sports Neurology And Concussion Program Director, Mayo Clinic Dr. Steven D. Devick - Chief Executive Officer King-Devick Technologies, Inc Dr. Christopher M. Miles - Associate Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship, Wake Forest University  Panel 2 Dr. Joel D. Scholten - Associate Chief Of Staff For Rehabilitation Services For The Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC Dr. David X. Cifu - Principal Investigator, Chronic Effects Of Neurotrauma Consortium, De… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=E848484E-BEB5-4B97-BDD1-064BAA131E90 On DACA, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis wants to find middle-ground 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy On many policy issues, GOP Sen. Thom Tillis is a reliable red vote. But onimmigration, Tillis is trying to find purple. Despite voting with President Trumps agenda 96% of the time,according to the political tracking website FiveThirtyEight, the North Carolina senator has emerged as one of the key lawmakers working across the aisle to compromise on immigration legislation. A key issue Tillis is trying to find consensus on between Democrats and Republicans is providing legal protections to the nearly 800,000 undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. Former President Obama issued an executive order that shielded them from deportation throughthe Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program. President Trump reversed the order in September but gave Congress six months to find a solution.There is bipartisan agreement that protections need to continue for DACA recipients, also known as DREAMers, but the details arestill being debated. Tillis is trying to find the sweet spot. The North Carolina Republican is part of a group of lawmakers who have been negotiating on how to pair legal protections for the Dreamers with enough increased border security to satisfy Republicans, but not be too extreme as to turn off Democrats. Democratic votes will be needed to pass any bill in the Senate where most legislation requires 60 votes and Republicans hold a narrow 52-48 majority. That margin will narrow even more when newly elected Democrat Doug Jones of Alabama takes his Senate seat sometime in January. You need to have that balance between what I think is a compassionate, sustainable solution for the DACA population but also address the legitimate concerns about border security and about interior enforcement that will make it less likely that well be having to have another DACA solution, 10 years from now or 12 years from now, Tillis told USA TODAY at an interview in his office last week.In the past year, illegal border crossings have declined. He said that hes willing to bloc… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/adams-offers-amendment-prosper-act-protect-minority-serving-institutions Adams Offers Amendment to PROSPER Act to Protect Minority Serving Institutions 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC Alma Adams A000370 adams.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) offered an amendment to the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success and Prosperity through Education Reform, (PROSPER) Act to protect minority serving institutions (MSI). The amendment was offered following a letter that Congresswoman Adams sent to Chairwoman Foxx highlighting her concerns with provisions impacting historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and MSIs within the PROSPER Act. The letter went unanswered so today Rep. Adams offered this amendment to address some of those concerns. Rep. Adams’ amendment repeals the Republican’s 25% graduation/transfer rate requirement for certain MSI grant funds. It provides additional allowable uses of existing MSI grant programs, and establishes multiple programs to support MSIs and the students they serve. Lastly, the amendment includes an $850 million MSI Innovation fund, to provide sustained funding on these campuses to drive innovative approaches to improving college completion, STEM degree attainment, and connection to the private sector. “Minority serving institutions are routinely forced to do more with less. The PROSPER Act presents an opportunity to remedy that by fully and equitably funding these institutions but unfortunately, this bill does nothing to create opportunities for students at MSIs or HBCUs to prosper. Instead, it denies resources to the neediest schools based on a flawed metric,” said Congresswoman Adams. “MSIs serve a unique student population comprised of minority, non-traditional, and first generation college students. Instead of stripping them of much-needed resources, we should be investing in the students they serve to give them the best chance possible to complete their education.”  The PROSPER Act is being marked up in the Education and Workforce Committee today and, if it passes, would reauthorize the Higher Education Act for the first time since 2008. Please find a copy of the amendment and Rep. Adams’ letter to Chairwoman Foxx attached here.   ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-sessions-and-buck-make-innovative-treatment-reality-veterans JONES, SESSIONS, AND BUCK MAKE INNOVATIVE TREATMENT A REALITY FOR VETERANS 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Walter Jones J000255 jones.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC  –  Congressmen Walter B.  Jones (R-NC), Pete Sessions (R-TX), and Ken Buck (R-CO) are applauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) following last month’s announcement that two of its facilities will partner with local providers to offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as a treatment option for veterans with persistent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) symptoms resistant to standard options.  Jones, Sessions, and Buck have diligently worked with the VA for years urging them to offer HBOT as a treatment option for our nation’s heroes. In addition, the VA and the Department of Defense (DoD) are planning a multisite research study to examine more fully the use of HBOT for patients diagnosed with PTSD or TBI. “America’s courageous veterans deserve our complete help and support when healing from PTSD or a TBI. That is why for years, my colleagues and I have worked with the VA and DoD to find further treatments to help those men and women on the road to recovery,” said Congressman Jones. “It gives me great joy to announce that two VA facilities will now offer HBOT treatment to our heroes suffering from those invisible injuries. I want to thank Secretary David Shulkin for his leadership on this pilot program and my colleagues for their persistent support of HBOT research and treatment.” “Thousands of brave men and women in uniform are returning from duty with severe physical and mental injuries causing many to be unable to find a job and in many cases resulting in suicide,” said Congressman Sessions. “Our nation’s veterans deserve our unwavering support and that is why I have been working with my colleagues for more than a decade to research, study, and better understand how hyperbaric oxygen therapy could help treat injuries. I am delighted with the VA’s decision to offer this life saving treatment to our nation’s heroes and I look forward to continuing to work with them on this important issue.” “I’m pleased to see the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offeri… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meadows-johnson-introduce-bill-to-eliminate-failed-obamacare-program Meadows, Johnson Introduce Bill to Eliminate Failed Obamacare Program 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy RELEASE: Meadows, Johnson Introduce Bill to Eliminate Failed Obamacare Program Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), chairman of Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced the Repeal Insurance Plans of the Multi-State Program Act (RIP MSP Act) on Tuesday — an effort to terminate Obamacare’s failing Multi-State Plan program. Section 1334 of the Affordable Care Act requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to contract with at least two national health plans, one of which must be a non-profit plan, to compete directly with private plans in every state. These plans are called Multi-State Plans, or MSPs — and under current law, they are required to be available in all 50 states, as of 2017. Multi-state plans were intended to drive competition on the health care exchanges.  However, the program has failed to meet the Obama administration’s 750,000 enrollment projection or the 50-state statutory requirement.   Only one state, Arkansas, has agreed to offer a MSP option in 2018, and it is likely that fewer than 2,000 Arkansans will participate.  But the federal government is still funding the program at $10 million per year. “This mandate is the definition of government waste. The program has failed to meet statutory requirements and is diverting necessary resources from what should be the OPM’s priorities, such as retirement and security backlogs. Congress needs to let the OPM focus on its job, eliminate this failed program and work to ensure health care is more affordable for all Americans,” said Sen. Ron Johnson. “Multi-state plans were a poorly conceived provision of an even more poorly conceived bill, Obamacare,” Rep. Meadows said, “and repealing these plans would be a good step toward getting our health care system back on track. It makes no sense for the OPM to dedicate its finite resources toward the creation of government plans that clearly do little, other than stifling the competi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=771 Meadows, Johnson Introduce Bill to Eliminate Failed Obamacare Program 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy RELEASE: Meadows, Johnson Introduce Bill to Eliminate Failed Obamacare Program Washington, D.C. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), chairman of Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced the Repeal Insurance Plans of the Multi-State Program Act (RIP MSP Act) on Tuesday an effort to terminate Obamacares failing Multi-State Plan program. Section 1334 of the Affordable Care Act requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to contract with at least two national health plans, one of which must be a non-profit plan, to compete directly with private plans in every state. These plans are called Multi-State Plans, or MSPs and under current law, they are required to be available in all 50 states, as of 2017. Multi-state plans were intended to drive competition on the health care exchanges. However, the program has failed to meet the Obama administrations 750,000 enrollment projection or the 50-state statutory requirement. Only one state, Arkansas, has agreed to offer a MSP option in 2018, and it is likely that fewer than 2,000 Arkansans will participate. But the federal government is still funding the program at $10 million per year. This mandate is the definition of government waste. The program has failed to meet statutory requirements and is diverting necessary resources from what should be the OPMs priorities, such as retirement and security backlogs. Congress needs to let the OPM focus on its job, eliminate this failed program and work to ensure health care is more affordable for all Americans, said Sen. Ron Johnson. Multi-state plans were a poorly conceived provision of an even more poorly conceived bill, Obamacare, Rep. Meadows said, and repealing these plans would be a good step toward getting our health care system back on track. It makes no sense for the OPM to dedicate its finite resources toward the creation of government plans that clearly do little, other than stifling the competition o… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/big-honor-for-local-student Big honor for local student 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Robert Pittenger P000606 pittenger.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC STUDENT RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS APPOINTMENT TO U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY   CHARLOTTE – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) is honored to announce that Carmen Adamson, a senior at Charlotte Catholic High School, has received a prestigious appointment to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Ms. Adamson is a Cadet 2nd Lieutenant with the Civil Air Patrol, sings in the Charlotte Catholic Honor Women’s Choir, and coaches tennis for local children. “As I combed through various schools, I found that the average college life of sororities, parties, and internships seemed pointless to me.  On the other hand, everything in the military serves a purpose and has a meaning,” explained Ms. Adamson.  “I yearned to do the important work that only the military and its academies could offer in order to actually affect and protect the people around me using my love of science as an engineer, doctor, or even a pilot.” Ms. Adamson is the daughter of Deana and Mark Adamson and lives in south Charlotte. “How talented is Carmen?  The Merchant Marine Academy accepted her on the same day I submitted her nomination,” said Congressman Pittenger.  “Carmen fully understands the obligations of military service, but has an incredible passion for serving others and serving her country.” Graduates of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy receive an officer’s commission in the U.S. Armed Forces, a U.S. Coast Guard license, and a highly-regarded Bachelor of Science degree. Ms. Adamson is the first student from the Ninth Congressional District to receive a prestigious U.S. Service Academy appointment for the 2017-2018 academic year.  Local students interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy should contact Congressman Pittenger’s Charlotte office at 704-362-1060 to learn about the rigorous nomination process.    ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-upgrade-us-74-to-boost-economy Pittenger: Upgrade U.S. 74 to boost economy 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Robert Pittenger P000606 pittenger.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER:  UPGRADING HIGHWAY 74 TO INTERSTATE WOULD SPARK MAJOR ECONOMIC GROWTH   WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) is leading bipartisan efforts to upgrade Highway 74 into a modern interstate connecting Charlotte, Wilmington, and the challenged communities of southeastern North Carolina. “Highway 74 connects the economic and transportation assets in Charlotte with the port in Wilmington.  In between are many challenged rural communities hit hard by international trade agreements and the loss of traditional industries,” explained Congressman Pittenger.  “By upgrading Highway 74 to an interstate, we can attract new businesses to these rural communities who would benefit from North Carolina’s pro-business policies, dedicated workforce, and the easy access to both Charlotte and Wilmington.” Recently, Congressman Pittenger sent letters to over 400 local communities and community leaders asking for their thoughts on the “Interstate 74” concept.  Response has been positive. “For Scotland County to become competitive, we need Highway 74 to become interstate quality,” said Scotland County Economic Development Director Mark Ward.  “Every Request for Information I have completed asks how close the site is to an interstate.  Companies are going to locate where their costs are low, and having to drive to another county to get to an interstate drives up their costs.” Support from hardworking North Carolinians has also been strong.  In an “instant poll” conducted by WSOC-TV on November 17th, nearly 80 percent of respondents indicated support for the Interstate 74 concept (http://bit.ly/Interstate74). “This idea is still in the conceptual stage.  My goal is to work with local leaders on building support to move from idea to reality,” said Congressman Pittenger.  “Charlotte-Douglas is building out a major intermodal transportation facility that will be key to creating new jobs in the region.  Connecting Charlotte’s intermodal, Wilmington’s port, and the workforce in Monroe, … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=69F3C091-7D9E-41C5-9E1D-7BCD0BE87669 NDAA Signed Into Law; Includes Upgrades to NC Military Installations and Quality of Life Improvements for Servicemembers and Military Families 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the President for signing the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. The legislation included several key provisions introduced by Senator Tillis that make critical improvements to Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, provide an across the board pay raise for servicemembers, and implement important reforms that will make life easier for military families. Senator Tillis chairs the Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, which has oversight over half of the Pentagon’s budget. On a bipartisan basis, Senator Tillis and his subcommittee colleagues secured an across the board 2.4% pay raise for our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines.   “I applaud the President for signing the NDAA into law that reaffirms our nation’s commitment to supporting the brave men and women in uniform and reestablishes America’s commitment to a strong national defense and protecting its interest abroad,” said Senator Tillis. “I am proud that my provisions to upgrade to Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point, improve military family readiness, and direct the DoD & VA to collaborate closely on establishing interoperability with the new Electronic Health Record were included. I want to thank my colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee for their bipartisan effort that will positively affect our North Carolina installations, servicemembers, and military families.”   The FY2018 NDAA contained the following provisions that were secured by Senator Tillis:   Helping veterans exposed to toxic burn pits Language from the Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) earlier this year that would create a center of excellence within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to better understand the health effects associated with burn pits and treat veterans who become sick after exposure.   Requiring DOD Report on Cyber Security Risks to National Electric Grid Language fro… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=89814127-747D-4701-B9A2-979A20204657 Tillis Names New State Director, Deputy State Director 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that Kim Canady Barnes will serve as his next State Director and Luke Blanchat will serve as his Deputy State Director.    Barnes will be replacing current State Director Jordan Shaw, who was recently named as Executive Vice President for the consulting firm OnMessage Inc.   Barnes has served as Senator Tillis’ Deputy State Director since he took office in 2015, and has managed the Senator’s regional office in Raleigh, responsible for overseeing casework and correspondence with federal agencies to assist North Carolinians.   Blanchat has served as Senator Tillis’ Director of Economic Development, based out of the Senator’s regional office in Charlotte. Blanchat previously served as Senator Tillis’ special adviser in his Washington, D.C. office.   Since Tillis took office in 2015, he has made constituent services among his top priorities, hiring a dedicated and experienced staff. His regional field offices across the state have closed more than 10,000 cases for North Carolinians in less than three years. Tillis’ constituent advocates have expertise in specialized areas and provide assistance to North Carolinians dealing with a wide range of federal agencies, including the VA, the Social Security Administration, the IRS, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Citizenship and Immigration Services, among others.   Regarding the personnel announcement, Senator Tillis said:   “Jordan Shaw has been a top advisor to me for many years, including at the capitol in Raleigh and in my Senate office, where he has been instrumental in building one of Congress’ best constituent services teams. He is smart and quick, down to earth, and above all else a good person. I’m proud to consider him a friend, and I know he will succeed in his next endeavor.”   “Kim Barnes has led an outstanding constituent services operation in my Raleigh office, and as State Director I know she will work with Luke Blanchat and the rest of our dedicated team to ensure that all North C… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=B208A5BA-75D8-4B9A-9964-1136CA5773CA Senator Tillis and Burr Tele-Townhall 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Tillis Statement on the Nomination of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chairman Press Releases Lumbee Recognition Legislation Signed into Law The Lumbee Fairness Act grants full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-04-08T22:19:19Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=7BAEF10E-7B75-4E5C-882D-83009553C000 Trump signs act meant to improve N.C. military bases 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy PresidentDonaldTrumpsigned the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law on Tuesday. The legislation included changes to Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, providing an across the board pay raise for service members, and implements reforms that could make life easier for military families. NorthCarolina Senator Thom Tillis is the chair of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, which has oversight over half of the Pentagons budget. I applaud the President for signing the NDAA into law that reaffirms our nations commitment to supporting the brave men and women in uniform and reestablishes Americas commitment to a strong national defense and protecting its interest abroad, said Senator Tillis. I am proud that my provisions to upgrade to Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point, improve military family readiness, and direct the DoD & VA to collaborate closely on establishing interoperability with the new Electronic Health Record were included. The FY2018 NDAA contained updates to the Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Act, the Securing the Electric Grid to Protect Military Readiness Act of 2017, the modernization to the DOD & VA healthcare collaboration, and provisions to military family readiness. In total, the North Carolina military bases will receive $293,657,000 in the act. Read the article here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ahead-markup-prospoer-act-bipartisan-hbcu-caucus-chairwoman-urges Ahead of Markup for the PROSPOER Act, Bipartisan HBCU Caucus Chairwoman Urges Changes 2017-12-11 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC Alma Adams A000370 adams.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, co-chair of the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, led a letter to Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx highlighting her concerns for HBCUs and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success and Prosperity through Education Reform, or PROSPER, Act. The PROSPER Act, which would reauthorize the Higher Education Act for the first time since 2008, is expected to be marked up in the Education and Workforce Committee tomorrow. Rep. Adams’ letter addresses Titles III, Part B and IV, which provides institutional aid for HBCUs and financial aid for the students they serve, respectively. It also raises concerns over flat funding for Pell grants and the exclusion of the HBCU Innovation Fund. “HBCUs have been forced to do more with less since their inception and this flawed bill doesn’t address those issues,” said Congresswoman Adams. “I’ve received feedback from HBCU presidents from across the nation and they are clear: in order to keep their doors open they need equal funding immediately. HEA presents an opportunity for Congress to finally address the inequities that HBCUs and all minority serving institutions face. I sent this letter to Chairwoman Foxx, who represents Winston Salem State University, in hopes that she will redirect course.” Read the full letter attached here. ###   The letter was signed by Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Frederica Wilson (D-NC), Anthony Brown (D-MD), Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO), and Keith Ellison (D-MN). Rep. Adams is a member of the Education and Workforce Committee and the Higher Education Subcommittee. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/chair-bipartisan-hbcu-caucus-awarded-honorable-degree-nc-university Chair of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus Awarded Honorable Degree from NC A&T University 2017-12-11 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC Alma Adams A000370 adams.house.gov     legacy Greensboro, N.C.--Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, was awarded an honorary degree from her alma mater, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), today at their December graduation.  Rep. Adams earned her bachelors and masters degrees from NC A&T and credits her time there as the turning point in her education, preparing her to earn a doctorate degree from The Ohio State University and pursue a forty year career in teaching at Bennett College.  "This is the honor of a lifetime," said Congresswoman Adams. "NC A&T took a poor, unprepared student from the ghetto of New Jersey and inspired me to become a  lifelong learner. I will forever be grateful for the experiences I had on campus, the mentors I gained, and the knowledge I learned that has allowed me to be successful in life.  "My exceptional experience at NC A&T has inspired my career in public service, culminating in the founding of the Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus. I'm proud to be their champion in Congress to ensure that HBCUs have a strong voice, dedicated to increasing access to educational opportunities for students, for generations to come. Thank you, Chancellor Martin, for this extraordinary honor."  ###   NC A&T is the largest HBCU in the nation, located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school began as an 1890 land-grant university and continues its tradition of excellence as a doctoral university with a special emphasis on STEM education.  The Bipartisan HBCU Caucus was established in April, 2015. The Caucus boosts 68 members on both sides of the aisle in both the House and the Senate. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/meadows-crafts-potential-opioid-legislation Meadows crafts potential opioid legislation 2017-12-11 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy The stakes in the opioid crisis are sky-high high and rising, its tentacles leaving few areas untouched. According to a recent story on Bloomberg.com citing a Columbia University study, over half of all people who died from an overdose between 2001 to 2007 were chronic pain sufferers who filled an opioid prescription with some having doctor visits shortly before their death. In addition, the story said that in the second quarter of 2017, a staggering one out of every six emergency room visits in the U.S. was opioid-related. As the highly addictive drugs continue to drive premature deaths from both acute and chronic misuse, local and state officials have already begun taking serious action. Although building up enough steam to move the hulking federal government to act takes a bit more oomph, North Carolina Congressman Mark Meadows, along with Congressman Jim Renacci of Ohio — the state hardest hit by the opioid crisis — has introduced legislation to limit prescribers’ ability to give people more opioid-based pain killers than needed. Meadows and Renacci outlined the legislation, called the Opioid Abuse Deterrence, Research, and Recovery Act, in an op-ed which appeared in the Mountaineer. If passed, first-time opioid prescriptions would be limited to seven days, with the following exceptions: traumatic injury, chronic conditions, cancer care, end of life care, palliative care, based on a physician’s recommendation. The bill In an interview with The Mountaineer, Meadows spoke at length about the legislation. “It tries to direct some of the prescribing issues that we have with opioids and the abuse that comes with overprescribing without hamstringing the doctor-patient relationship,” he said. Meadows said that, after speaking with numerous people in his district and Washington, D.C., it was clear that prescriptions longer than seven days carry a far greater risk for abuse. Beyond the fact that more pills mean more opportunities to become addicted, it can also lead to improper self-medication, even when the user feel… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-hosts-major-multi-national-counter-terrorism-forum Pittenger Hosts Major Multi-National Counter Terrorism Forum 2017-12-11 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Robert Pittenger P000606 pittenger.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER HOSTS MAJOR MULTI-NATIONAL FORUM ON TERRORISM FINANCE AND CYBER SECURITY   WASHINGTON – Thursday, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) hosted over 160 Members of Parliament, Ambassadors, Intelligence officials and industry experts from 53 countries for the 10th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum. The high level multi-national gathering featured expert discussion on issues relating to terrorism financing and cybersecurity issues. “The United States and the nations of the free world share the bond of a common enemy, one that seeks our destruction. Previous freedom loving generations came together to fight the Nazis and defeat the forces of evil. Now we must do the same. The threat of terrorism is unlike anything we’ve seen. The ruthless brutality of modern day terrorism is unfathomable. They want nothing more than to bring their Jihad to our streets and our communities. They target innocent civilians -- peaceful men, women and children going about their daily life. “While America is the primary target of radical Islamist jihadists, recent attacks in Europe serve as reminder that war on terror is global. Our approach to fighting it must reflect that reality. “That is why close collaboration with our freedom loving allies is vital to our efforts. Yesterday, we addressed specific threats and identified critical areas for improving coordination on efforts to cut terrorists off from the financing they rely on to launch attacks.” Speaker Paul Ryan, Majority Whip Steve Scalise and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy addressed the forum participants with a call to dedicate ourselves to cooperation and vigilance to prevent future attacks on our countries. Speakers included: Devin Nunes, Chairman, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Jeb Hensarling, Chairman, U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Mariano Federici, President of Argentina’s Financial Intelligence Unit Michael McCaul, Chairman, U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security Sigal Mandelker, U… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://walker.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-proctor-and-gamble-plant-managers-tax-bill-will-level-field ICYMI: Procter and Gamble Plant Managers: "Tax Bill Will Level the Field for Greensboro, Too" 2017-12-11 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Walker W000819 walker.house.gov     legacy GREENSBORO, N.C. – Kevin Hazel and John Sorjonen, plant managers of the Procter & Gamble manufacturing facilities in Greensboro, on Sunday penned a piece for theGreensboro News and Record highlighting the impact the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the efforts of tax reform by U.S. Representative Mark Walker and the United States Congress will have on Greensboro's economy. As Hazel and Sorjonen write, "a tax system with a 20 percent corporate tax rate and a modern territorial tax system will boost economic growth here at home and level the playing field for U.S. businesses and workers — including P&G’s U.S. employees here in Greensboro." Read the op-ed in its entirety here and below: Congress is in the midst of moving a tax bill that is essential to the United States’ economic future. Allow us an opportunity to introduce some facts on why it is so important to our company, our workers and our community. Procter & Gamble sells consumer products in more than 180 countries and territories. We have 25 manufacturing sites located in 19 U.S. states and territories, as well as nearly 90 manufacturing sites in foreign countries, where we manufacture products close to the consumers we serve worldwide. Here in Greensboro, we proudly employ nearly 1,200 people between two manufacturing facilities. Within North Carolina, P&G purchases about $995 million of products and services from more than 495 suppliers. At P&G, we believe tax reform is crucial for both our company and our country. Why? The U.S. tax system puts American companies at a competitive disadvantage in the global marketplace. P&G has been a global company for more than 100 of our 180 years. In fact, one in five of P&G’s U.S.-based jobs support our international business, in areas such as manufacturing, marketing, innovation and supply chain management. So, when P&G succeeds in international markets, it means we succeed here at home, too. However, the U.S. corporate tax rate is among the highest in the developed world at 35 percent. The c… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=2716B97E-9F71-4E7F-A1B5-D3670C480EEF Sen. Thom Tillis talks immigration with Iredell farmers 2017-12-11 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Sen. Thom Tillis made a stop at Rocky Creek Dairy farm Monday morning to address concerns about a primary source of labor in the agriculture industry -- immigrants.   Tillis, dressed in a suit and tie, joked that he would have worn more casual clothes to the North Iredell farm if he didn’t have a meeting in D.C. after his visit.   The first-term senator told Dr. Ben Shelton, owner of Rocky Creek, and others that getting congressional support for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) legislation is a priority.   DACA, a federal program enacted by the Obama administration in 2012 and partially rescinded by the Trump administration in September, allows people who were brought to the United States illegally as children -- known as "Dreamers" -- the right to live and work here with a permit. Several DACA-like bills are now in Congress.   According to the National Agricultural Workers Survey and the Washington Post, 77 percent of farm workers are foreign born or crossed a border to work in the United States.   Tillis, a Republican, toured Rocky Creek's facilities before meeting with about 30 area farmers and N.C. Farm Bureau employees to discuss issues. A Tillis representative told a Record & Landmark reporter that members of the media were not allowed to sit in on the meeting to allow farmers to have "candid conversations" with the senator.   Afterward, Tillis told the newspaper that the farmers voiced common concerns about immigration reform.   “Their future survival really depends on whether or not we get it right," Tillis said. "There are millions of positions that can only be filled by guest workers because first off we are at a high rate of employment, but we simply do not have people at these farm operations lining up. If we don’t start recognizing this industry and our ability to grow food ... we (will) rely on other countries to provide. That is not a place the United States wants to be.”   It's simply difficult to find people to work on a farm, said Doug Holland, president of the f… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/adams-announces-12th-district-congressional-app-challenge-winner Adams Announces 12th District Congressional App Challenge Winner 2017-12-08 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC Alma Adams A000370 adams.house.gov     legacy Charlotte, N.C.—During National Computer Science Week, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) is excited to announce the winner of the Congressional App Challenge (CAC) from North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District, Vietfu Tang. Mr. Tang is a student at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology in Charlotte. His app, called Alacrity, is designed to help people prepare for natural disasters. “STEM education is crucial to developing a workforce that is prepared for the jobs of the future” said Congresswoman Adams. “Computer science and tech are two of the fastest growing fields and this competition encourages creativity and innovation from students at a young age. I’m proud to have an exceptional student like Mr. Tang representing the 12th District. As Congress prepares to consider the Higher Education Act, we must ensure our commitment to STEM education and workforce development is unwavering.” “One of my teachers introduced me to the competition and I’m glad to participate. This is the second app competition I’ve competed in and throughout both I’ve enjoyed the app development process and I especially enjoyed being able to exercise my skills in problem solving and creative thinking to tackle a real world problem,” said Vietfu Tang. Tang is currently a member of the startup company Eclect, Inc. that helps develop solutions for local people and businesses. He intends to pursue a degree in computer science at a university next fall. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/adams-votes-against-continuing-appropriations-act Adams Votes Against the Continuing Appropriations Act 2017-12-08 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC Alma Adams A000370 adams.house.gov     legacy “Today’s continuing resolution is a slap in the face to my constituents and our state and local governments. The 12th District deserves greater funding certainty and we should have provided that,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Instead of working on a bipartisan, long-term funding bill that addresses key priorities, such as funding for Community Health Centers and the Children's Health Insurance Program,  House Republicans have wasted a year re-litigating healthcare and trying to score political points. This is unacceptable and I will not support such a haphazard approach.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-price-spotlights-new-report-showing-gop-tax-scam-would-lead Congressman Price Spotlights New Report Showing GOP Tax Scam Would Lead to 35,400 More People in 4th District Without Health Coverage 2017-12-08 2017 2017-12 Democrat House NC David Price P000523 price.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.  (Dec. 7, 2017) – On Thursday, December 7, Representatives David Price (D-NC) released a new analysis of the GOP Tax Scam that reveals dismantling the individual mandate would spike premiums by an average of 10 percent and lead to 35,400 fewer people having health insurance in North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District.   The analysis by the Center for American Progress finds that, under the Senate bill, many healthy Americans who use the marketplaces will stop purchasing insurance, thereby pushing up premiums for all Americans and driving even more individuals out of coverage.  At the same time, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reports that repealing the individual mandate will also result in millions currently enrolled through Medicaid or employer-sponsored plans to go uninsured. The CBO also highlights that, should the Trump administration follow through on their threat to terminate payments for cost-sharing subsidies, average premiums as well as the number of individuals uninsured are expected to spike much further.   “Every day, the American people learn more about the staggering consequences of the GOP tax scam,” said Congressman Price. “With the addition of the healthcare provisions, this bill becomes downright deadly. Rather than crafting a bipartisan plan that supports the middle class, Republicans in Congress have fast-tracked an overhaul of the U.S. tax code based on voodoo trickle-down economics. As the Republicans go to conference on this bill, I will continue to speak out for the 408,000 North Carolinians poised to lose healthcare coverage with the passage of this scam.” The CAP report follows a report from the nonpartisan CBO that found that the GOP tax plan would significantly increase premiums and lead to 13 million Americans nationwide becoming uninsured.   # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1755 Hudson Receives Support of Concealed Carry Bill from Vegas Survivor 2017-12-07 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Richard Hudson H001067 hudson.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2017   Hudson Receives Support of Concealed Carry Bill from Vegas Survivor   WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), author of the bipartisan Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38), released the following statement after joining “Fox & Friends” with Dan Watkins, a heroic survivor of the Las Vegas shooting who contacted Rep. Hudson on Facebook to share his support of concealed carry reciprocity:   “Liberal elites will continue to spread misinformation and irresponsibly use the Las Vegas tragedy as a reason to oppose concealed carry reciprocity. I urge everyone to read the message I got from Dan, a heroic father who risked his life to save others and survived the country music festival attack in Las Vegas,” said Rep. Hudson. “My bill will ensure law-abiding citizens who are qualified to carry concealed aren’t disarmed or turned into criminals when they cross state lines. And most importantly, it will ensure people like Dan can protect themselves and their families from dangerous criminals. I want to thank Dan for sharing his story with all of us. My wife Renee and I will keep him, his wife Susan and their three kids in our prayers while they continue to move on and rebuild from what they experienced. The heroism and strength they have shown is nothing short of incredible.”       On Monday, December, 4, 2017, Dan Watkins posted a message on Rep. Hudson’s Facebook page supporting Rep. Hudson’s concealed carry reciprocity bill. He and his family attended the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas and survived the tragic attack.   The American people understand H.R. 38 is simply about preventing law-abiding citizens who are legally qualified to carry a concealed gun from becoming criminals when they cross state lines. That’s why 73% of Americans support concealed carry reciprocity. House Republicans continue to be focused on common sense policies that not only strengthen th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=171 BUDD REACTS TO KATE STEINLE VERDICT 2017-12-07 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Ted Budd B001305 budd.house.gov     legacy Any country where the Kate Steinle tragedy can happen is not a country with a sane immigration policy. Kate Steinle proves that we are not there yet. share: f t WASHINGTON -- US Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) delivered the following remarks in response to the Kate Steinle case. See Congressman Ted Budd’s remarks here and below: Mr. Speaker, on July 1st 2015, Kate Steinle was walking with her father on a pier in San Francisco.  While she was on the pier, she was shot to death by an illegal immigrant who had been deported five times.  He had been convicted of seven felonies.  Before he murdered Kate Steinle, the federal government had asked the city to turn him over so he could be deported again.  The city, following its policy of not cooperating with federal immigration officials, released him from jail.  He murdered Kate Steinle three months later.   A few days ago her killer was declared “not guilty” by a San Francisco jury.  For now, there is no justice for Kate Steinle.   There is a question in this, though for all of us.  It’s a question we should ask whenever we’re confronted by a terrorist attack conducted by asylees, like the Boston Bombing, or the San Bernardino massacre where one of the attackers, was in the United States on a K-1 visa.   Why was this person in our country?  In the case of Kate Steinle, we now know exactly why.  The City of San Francisco’s policy.  The city is an accomplice to Kate Steinle’s death.  Pure and simple.   They have defied and continue to defy federal law.   They defied it in general, by refusing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities as a blanket policy. And they defied it in the specific case that led to the death of Kate Steinle.   This is a radical policy and I don’t use that word lightly.  You have an illegal immigrant, convicted of multiple crimes in addition to coming here illegally five times.  The federal government tries to send the guy home a sixth time.  The city lets him go because they… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=174 BUDD ANNOUNCES 2017 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNER 2017-12-07 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Ted Budd B001305 budd.house.gov     legacy BUDD ANNOUNCES 2017 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNER f t # e Washington, December 7, 2017 The Annual Congressional App Challenge offers an incredible opportunity for students to exercise their computer science skills. I am excited to announce Greensboro Day School, Grace Ciambrone as our winner. I was very impressed by her demonstration of critical thinking and creativity in order to solve a real-world problem with technology. Her app, Bookbench helps families manage their library books with an online system. share: f t WASHINGTON --- U.S. Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) announces Greensboro Day School student, Grace Ciambrone as the 2017 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) winner. The congressional app challenge is a way to encourage kids to learn how to code. The competition was open to High School students in the 13th congressional district of North Carolina.  “The Annual Congressional App Challenge offers an incredible opportunity for students to exercise their computer science skills. I am excited to announce Greensboro Day School,  Grace Ciambrone as our winner. I was very impressed by her demonstration of critical thinking and creativity in order to solve a real-world problem with technology. Her app, Bookbench helps families manage their library books with an online system.  I am thankful for everyone who participated in exercising their STEM skills. In addition, I want to express my support for the Congressional App Challenge, which is to ensure continued growth and innovation in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.” This year over 4,100 students participated in the 14-week regional competitions in 190 congressional districts across 42 states. The work of this year’s winners will be eligible … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-calls-monthly-moment-silence-honoring-fallen-heroes JONES CALLS FOR MONTHLY MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING FALLEN HEROES 2017-12-07 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Walter Jones J000255 jones.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC  –  This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his commitment to the United States military, and introduced H. Res. 643, a resolution that would amend rules of the U.S. House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence on the first legislative day of each month for American service members killed overseas. “America’s military members are fighting and dying for this country, and we must show our gratitude.” said Congressman Jones. “It is only through remembrance and prayer that the U.S. House of Representatives can truly show the brave families of those we lost that we also share in their sadness.” Background: Since 2001, over 6,900 American service members have given their life while serving abroad. At Congressman Jones’ request in 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives observed a monthly moment of silence for those killed and wounded in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as their families.  Unfortunately, the practice ended in 2010.  While Congress has rightfully observed moments of silence for numerous tragic events, the body does not regularly observe such a moment for those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Congressman Jones has long fought for the courageous men and women in uniform – past, present and future – who protect our freedom. For additional information, please contact Allison Tucker in Congressman Walter Jones’ office at Allison.tucker@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-3415. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-supports-concealed-carry-reciprocity JONES SUPPORTS CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY 2017-12-07 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Walter Jones J000255 jones.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC  –  Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his defense of 2nd Amendment rights and voted for H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. Introduced by Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-8), H.R. 38 would allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into, or possess a concealed handgun in, another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms. “I have long supported reciprocity for concealed carry permit holders,” said Congressman Jones. “Law-abiding gun owners should never lose their 2nd Amendment rights just because they crossed state lines.” H.R. 38 passed the House with a vote of 231-198, and now heads to the Senate for further consideration. Congressman Jones has been a consistent voice on behalf of gun owners, and has opposed legislation that seeks to chip away at the constitutional rights of Americans. For additional information, please contact Allison Tucker in Congressman Walter Jones’ office at Allison.tucker@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-3415. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meadows-office-delivers-nc-tree-to-usda Meadows Office Delivers NC Tree to USDA 2017-12-07 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy RELEASE: Meadows’ Office Delivers NC Tree to USDA Washington, D.C. – This Christmas season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be using a North Carolina Christmas tree—a tree grown in the eleventh district. Rep. Mark Meadows’ (R-NC) office delivered the district Christmas tree to Secretary Sonny Perdue at the USDA on Thursday morning. The Christmas tree—grown on Buck’s Tree Farm in Mitchell County, owned by constituent Rodney Buchanan—will be displayed at the agency throughout this Christmas season. “What an honor for one of our district’s very own products to be displayed at the USDA this Christmas,” Rep. Meadows said. “When you mention some of the best farmers in the country, you have to start with Western North Carolinians—and Rodney Buchanan is one of them. His efforts with Buck’s Tree Farm in Bakersville have been such an asset to not only Mitchell County, but to my office personally over the years. This is a well-deserved recognition of his top-notch dedication and service, and I’m glad we were able to play even a small role in the delivery. I also want to thank Secretary Sonny Perdue for the outstanding job he’s doing, and for helping make this event happen. This is an exciting moment for our district. Secretary Perdue also put out a tweet about the event, saying “My office feels a lot more like Christmas, thanks to this beautiful North Carolina tree, presented by @RepMarkMeadows and grown by Rodney Buchanan.”   Christmas tree from Buck’s Tree Farm, displayed at the USDA Rep. Meadows and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://meadows.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=769 Meadows Office Delivers NC Tree to USDA 2017-12-07 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Mark Meadows M001187 meadows.house.gov     legacy RELEASE: Meadows Office Delivers NC Tree to USDA Washington, D.C. This Christmas season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be using a North Carolina Christmas treea tree grown in the eleventh district. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) office delivered the district Christmas tree to Secretary Sonny Perdue at the USDA on Thursday morning. The Christmas treegrown on Bucks Tree Farm in Mitchell County, owned by constituent Rodney Buchananwill be displayed at the agency throughout this Christmas season. What an honor for one of our districts very own products to be displayed at the USDA this Christmas, Rep. Meadows said. When you mention some of the best farmers in the country, you have to start with Western North Caroliniansand Rodney Buchanan is one of them. His efforts with Bucks Tree Farm in Bakersville have been such an asset to not only Mitchell County, but to my office personally over the years. This is a well-deserved recognition of his top-notch dedication and service, and Im glad we were able to play even a small role in the delivery. I also want to thank Secretary Sonny Perdue for the outstanding job hes doing, and for helping make this event happen. This is an exciting moment for our district. Secretary Perdue also put out a tweet about the event, saying My office feels a lot more like Christmas, thanks to this beautiful North Carolina tree, presented by @RepMarkMeadows and grown by Rodney Buchanan. Christmas tree from Bucks Tree Farm, displayed at the USDA Rep. Meadows and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-on-concealed-carry-reciprocity-act Pittenger on Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act 2017-12-07 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Robert Pittenger P000606 pittenger.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER ON CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY ACT   WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) issued this statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38): “The 2nd Amendment guarantees Americans the right to bear arms. The freedom of speech isn’t restricted by state lines, and neither should our 2nd Amendment rights. “Millions of Americans have met the extensive requirements necessary to receive a concealed carry permit. However, some states severely restrict the ability of these law abiding citizens to exercise their right to carry.  Such restrictions infringe upon our 2nd Amendment rights. “To address this troubling problem, I co-sponsored and voted for the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which ensures that every state in the Union respects concealed carry permits issued in other states. Additionally, I’d like to thank my good friend, Congressman Richard Hudson, for all of his work on this important legislation.”   ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=569ED1AB-8277-45BC-B1E5-DF384FC3F63B Senators Tillis & Coons Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Human Rights Day 2017-12-07 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Press Releases Home News Press Releases U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), co-chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, today introduced a resolution in the United States Senate honoring Human Rights Day and the 69th Anniversary of the 1948 ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. “I am proud to introduce the Human Rights Day resolution that honors the adoption of the historic Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirming the rights of individuals and setting the standard for human rights protections,” said Senator Tillis. “As co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, I will continue to work on behalf of those who advocate for basic human rights and ensure that the United States continues to set the standard for promoting freedom across the world.” “On Human Rights Day, we celebrate the anniversary of the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and honor those around the world who work tirelessly to advance fundamental rights like freedom, justice, and equality,” said Senator Coons.  “As co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, I call for passage of this resolution and recommit myself to advocating for the freedom of all those who suffer from violence and persecution.” The text of the resolution is available here.   ### 185 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-6342 Fax: (202) 228-2563 … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=BCB3A635-50AF-4134-B8F7-1EF262DA6C1C Tillis Co-Sponsored Fix NICS Act Endorsed by Key Groups, Editorial Boards 2017-12-07 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Press Releases Home News Press Releases Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fix NICS Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure federal and state authorities comply with existing law and accurately report relevant criminal history records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). A coalition of leading Second Amendment, domestic violence, and law enforcement groups have endorsed the legislation, and multiple Editorial Boards have voiced their support. Winston-Salem Journal: “Sen. Thom Tillis has co-sponsored a bipartisan bill that introduces reasonable gun-control to address situations like November’s Texas church shooting. The bill is a good start that just might get through. The Fix NICS Act would ensure “federal and state authorities comply with existing law and accurately report relevant criminal history records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).” The bill would penalize federal agencies that fail to properly report relevant records and provides incentives for states to improve their overall reporting. After the horrifying church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, it was discovered that the shooter had been court-martialed for a domestic violence incident. The Air Force failed to enter the court-martial into a federal database as the law required, The Associated Press reported. That might have blocked him from buying the rifle he used to kill 26 people. …If that’s not a bipartisan miracle, we don’t know what is. Kudos to Tillis and his colleagues for working across the aisle to seek a practical solution to this very real problem. This is a good start.” (Winston-Salem Journal, “Our View: A Common-sense gun bill,” 12/03/17) NRA: “We appla… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.tillis.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/thom-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=86FB91B6-FC2A-4860-B4E5-94C965764DA3 NCs Thom Tillis calls for ethics probe of Roy Moore 2017-12-07 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Thom Tillis T000476 www.tillis.senate.gov     legacy Add North Carolina’s junior senator to the list of politicians who think the allegations of sexual misconduct against Roy Moore should be investigated.   Sen. Thom Tillis had previously called on Moore, who’s running for a vacant Alabama Senate seat, to withdraw from the race. Moore is a former Alabama chief justice who’s accused by several women of a range of misconduct, from inappropriate touching to sexual assault. Both Tillis and Moore are Republicans.   Moore has denied the allegations and is staying in the race. So Thursday, Tillis echoed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in saying the Senate should investigate Moore if he’s elected.   “I think we have to first move with an ethics investigation. We need to examine the facts and let those facts lead us where they may,” he told BuzzFeed's AM to DM show.                                                                                                                                                  Among North Carolina Republicans, Tillis has been Moore’s most vocal critic. Sen. Richard Burr also called for Moore to withdraw from the race, but other Republicans remain silent.   Earlier this week, former Gov. Pat McCrory said on his radio show that Republicans and Democrats are “putting aside values for the sake of a political agenda.” He was referring to Moore and Sen. Al Franken, the Democrat from Minnesota who faces accusations of harassment, before Franken announced Thursday he would step down.   Dallas Woodhouse, executive director of the N.C. GOP, told the N&O on Tuesday that his group won’t take a position on Moore or the claims against him.   The N.C. Democratic Party on Monday called on the state’s top Republicans – Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, state Senate leader Phil Berger and state House Speaker Tim Moore – to take a position on Moore. So far, they haven’t.   Top Democrats in the N.C. General Assembly called on Franken to step down ahead of his announcement Thursday, while Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper denounced harassment more generall… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1753 Hudson Urges Support of Concealed Carry Reciprocity 2017-12-06 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Richard Hudson H001067 hudson.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2017   Hudson Urges Support of Concealed Carry Reciprocity Rep. Hudson’s Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38) will be voted on later today   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), author of the bipartisan Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38), spoke on the House floor in support of his legislation:   “For every freedom-loving American who exercises their Second Amendment right, today is your day. For the 73% of Americans who support concealed carry, today is your day. For the 15 million concealed carry permit holders out there, today is your day. And finally to the single mothers out there who just want to protect themselves and their families, today is your day.”     Full transcript “Let me tell you a story. It’s a story about an African American single mother with two kids, living in south Philly. After twice being the victim of muggings, she decides to go out and legally purchase a firearm to protect herself, gets trained with her weapon, and applies for a concealed carry permit. Sometime thereafter, she crossed the state line into New Jersey and at a routine traffic stop, did exactly as she was trained: handed her driver’s license and concealed carry permit to the police officer and let him know that she had a pistol in her purse. What she didn’t know is that the state of New Jersey doesn’t recognize the concealed carry permits of their neighbor in Pennsylvania. And so this poor single mother, who has never had a brush with the law, spent almost 50 days in jail and was looking at 10 years in prison. Are you serious? We have to make sure that never happens again.   The other side today is going to argue that we’re violating states’ rights with this legislation, but Article IV, Section 1, the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the Constitution, says very clearly that every state should give the full faith and credit to the judicial proceedings and documents of every state and t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1754 Hudson's Major Gun Bill Passes House 2017-12-06 2017 2017-12 Republican House NC Richard Hudson H001067 hudson.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2017   Hudson’s Major Gun Bill Passes House Rep. Hudson’s Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38) Passes House, 231-198   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), author of the bipartisan Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38), released the following statement after the bill passed the House, 231-198:   “For the millions of law-abiding citizens who lawfully carry concealed to protect themselves, for conservatives who want to strengthen our Second Amendment rights, and for the overwhelming majority of Americans who support concealed carry reciprocity, Christmas came early,” said Rep. Hudson.       BACKGROUND Currently, the patchwork of reciprocity laws and agreements between states is confusing and has caused law-abiding citizens like Shaneen Allen to unwittingly break the law and suffer arrest and detention. Even the most careful and knowledgeable concealed carry permit holders find it difficult to navigate the current maze of state and local concealed carry laws. H.R. 38 is a common sense solution. The bill, which is supported by major pro-Second Amendment groups and has 213 cosponsors, would allow law-abiding citizens with a state-issued concealed carry license or permit to conceal a handgun in any other state that allows concealed carry. It would also allow law-abiding residents of Constitutional carry states the ability to carry in other states that recognize their own residents’ right to concealed carry.   H.R. 38 would allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed only if they are not federally prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm, are carrying a valid government-issued photo ID, and are lawfully licensed or otherwise entitled to carry a concealed handgun. Each person would have to follow the laws of the state, county and municipality in which they are carrying concealed.     In District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), the Supreme Court ruled that “t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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