url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-releases-2025-year-end-review-highlighting-year-results,"Congressman Don Davis Releases 2025 Year-End Review, Highlighting A Year of Results for Eastern North Carolina",2025-12-31,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released his 2025 NC-01 Year in Review detailing 365 days of progress and results for eastern North Carolina. The report highlights major legislative accomplishments reflecting his ongoing commitment to North Carolina’s First Congressional District.

“Our focus is simple: strengthening eastern North Carolina's economic future. We have met people where they are, families, workers, farmers, small business owners, and veterans, to hear firsthand how rising costs and limited market access are squeezing household budgets and affecting their lives,” said Congressman Don Davis. “Even with progress, too many families are struggling to get ahead. We will keep pushing for lower costs, a stronger local economy, and good-paying jobs so the American Dream remains within reach here in the East.”

SIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHTS:

Introduced 26 bills.

Returned over $9.2 million from federal agencies to eastern North Carolina families, veterans, and seniors.

Resolved 843 constituent casework requests.

59,000 pieces of constituent correspondence.

Advanced innovation and regulatory clarity as the ranking member of the Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee with the U.S. House passage of the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act.

Received the Congressional Management Foundation’s Best of Bipartisan Engagement & Collaboration award.

Secured over $48.03 million in Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2026.

Voted to reopen the federal government after the longest shutdown in American history, securing critical community investments, including:

Town of Whitakers Community Center – $1.015 million

Gates County Community Center – $1 million

Bertie County Fire Department Critical Equipment – $1 million

Town of Williamston Fire Ladder Truck – $1 million

Bertie County Emergency 911 Center – $1 million

Town of Plymouth Public Health & Safety Facility Upgrades – $1 million

Greene County Senior Center of Excellence – $1.015 million

SJAFB Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility – $41 million

Voted for the National Defense Authorization Act, which included a 3.8% pay raise for all servicemembers and 17 amendments for eastern North Carolina:

SJAFB Child Development Center – $54 million

MCAS Cherry Point F-35 Aircraft Sustainment Center – $40 million

MCAS Cherry Point Flightline Utilities Modernization Project – $15 million

Find the 2025 Year in Review HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-welcomes-213m-rural-healthcare-north-carolina,Congressman Don Davis Welcomes $213M for Rural Healthcare in North Carolina,2025-12-29,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) welcomed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) announcement of an award of more than $213 million in Fiscal Year 2026 to North Carolina as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The funding, which the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will administer, will help expand access to care in rural communities, strengthen the rural health workforce, modernize facilities and technology, and support innovative models that bring high-quality, dependable care closer to home.

“The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program award is vital for improving health outcomes for rural North Carolina families,” said Congressman Davis.

Before this announcement, Congressman Davis led members of the North Carolina congressional delegation in a letter expressing strong support for North Carolina’s RHTP application and urging funding that reflects the state's disproportionately large rural population.

North Carolina’s $213 million award represents a proportional distribution and ranks as the tenth-highest RHTP allocation in the nation. Additional funding announcements for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 are also expected.

“Approval will allow our state, which has three million rural residents across 85 counties—the second-largest rural population in the nation—to expand proven innovative models, foster sustainable innovation, and strengthen our rural workforce. By FY2031, NCRHTP aims to increase rural provider-to-population ratios, reduce preventable hospital readmissions and emergency visits, lower chronic disease risk factors, and expand access to integrated behavioral, mental health, and substance use services,” the lawmakers wrote in their letter dated December 16 to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz.

Congressman Davis was joined by North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis, Ted Budd, and Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Addison McDowell (NC-06), David Rouzer (NC-07), Richard Hudson (NC-09), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Tim Moore (NC-14).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-introduces-legislation-providing-eastern-north-carolina,Congressman Don Davis Introduces Legislation Providing Eastern North Carolina Small Businesses with a National Platform,2025-12-22,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) introduced H.R. 6855, the White House Conference on Small Business Act, which would restart the White House Conference on Small Business and bring together small business owners from all 50 states and U.S. territories.

The White House Conference on Small Business Act establishes a structured, recurring forum for small business owners to provide direct input to the White House and Congress on economic and regulatory issues. By focusing on state-level meetings, this legislation ensures local voices are represented nationally, strengthens connections, and fosters future small business leadership.

“After three decades since the last White House Conference on Small Business, it's more crucial than ever to give small business owners a meaningful national platform to voice their concerns. Innovations have significantly reshaped the landscape of small businesses,” said Congressman Davis. “Small businesses drive our economy and are vital to our communities and future.”

“As a member of the House Committee on Small Business, I know the importance of making sure our small, family-owned businesses have their voices heard at the federal level. This bipartisan legislation reignites meaningful conversations between the small business community and the White House, ensuring small businesses from every state and background have a seat at the table,” said Congressman Finstad.

The legislation has earned support from a broad coalition of business organizations, including the National Small Business Association and the Minority Business RoundTable:

“I applaud Reps. Brad Finstad (R-Minn.) and Don Davis (D-N.C.) for their bipartisan leadership in introducing legislation to authorize a White House Conference on Small Business. It’s been more than 30 years since the last Conference and small businesses desperately need the renewed focus from policymakers that this kind of convening would create,” said Todd McCracken, President and CEO, National Small Business Association.

“On behalf of our national board, MBRT strongly supports convening a White House Conference on Small Business that will provide business owners across the country a voice and forum in economic policies that impact their businesses. I attended the last national conference which occurred in 1995 during the Presidency of Bill Clinton 30 years ago. That conference led to 60 policy recommendations. It’s long past due to fully engage businesses with policymakers to effect meaningful changes that level the playing field making it easier to compete and create American jobs,” said Roger A. Campos, Founder and Chairman, Minority Business RoundTable.

Supporting Organizations: American Franchisee Association, American Subcontractors Association, Associated General Contractors for America, Business Coalition for Fair Competition, Coalition for the next White House Conference on Small Business, Health Agents for America, Independent Electrical Contractor, International Hearing Society, Land Improvement Contractors Association, Minority Business RoundTable, National Small Business Association, National Society of Professional Surveyors, OHI-Outdoor Hospitality Industry, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, Subsurface Utility Engineering Association, The Transportation Alliance, U.S. Geospatial Executives Organization, United Motorcoach Association, and Workplace Solutions Association",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/12/report-video-congresswoman-ross-releases-2025-year-end-report,REPORT & VIDEO: Congresswoman Ross Releases 2025 Year-End Report,2025-12-22,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released her 2025 ‘Year in Review’, a comprehensive report and video detailing her work in Congress to deliver for Wake County and hold the Trump administration accountable. Click here to read the report and here to watch the video.

“I was honored to serve Wake County for another year in Congress,” said Congresswoman Ross. “2025 was marked by chaos and pain caused by Donald Trump and his Republican enablers in Congress. Yet despite the unique challenges of the past year, I worked hard to deliver real results for North Carolina – from returning millions in federal benefits to our community to passing bipartisan legislation to reversing Trump administration policies that hurt the people of our state. As we look forward to the year ahead, I will remain laser-focused on delivering for North Carolina in 2026.”

The report and video include the following highlights:

More than $34 million in federal resources and benefits returned back to Wake Country residents and small businesses since taking office;

3 bills signed into law this year and 15 bills since taking office;

6 town halls hosted by Congresswoman Ross’ office – more than any other member of the North Carolina congressional delegation;

More than 260 meetings with constituents and 175 events attended or hosted in the district;

Reversing harmful Trump administration policies that hurt North Carolina, including reversals to:

Millions in federal funding cuts to Wake County Public Schools

Funding cuts that resulted in the termination of the investigation into toxic chemicals at NC State’s Poe Hall

Funding cuts to women’s health research

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https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-davis-and-nc-lawmakers-support-rural-healthcare,Congressman Davis and NC Lawmakers Support Rural Healthcare,2025-12-18,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) led members of the North Carolina congressional delegation in a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing strong support for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) application.

“Approving North Carolina’s application for the RHTP is a critical step in improving health outcomes for the nearly three million rural North Carolinians who call our state home,” said Congressman Don Davis.

Twelve rural hospitals in North Carolina have closed, including seven in eastern North Carolina, since 2006. An RHTP investment will improve health outcomes and access for nearly three million rural North Carolinians, advancing innovative care models, transforming the rural care experience, and creating a sustainable rural delivery system.

“While our state’s application requested a funding amount equal to 2 percent of total RHTP dollars available, North Carolina accounts for 7.6 percent of the rural population nationwide, so we are requesting that CMS allocate additional dollars so that the total funding amount is proportional to the disproportionately large rural population in our state,” the lawmakers wrote in their letter to Administrator Oz.

“An RHTP investment will improve health outcomes and access for nearly three million rural North Carolinians, advancing innovative care models, transforming the rural care experience, and creating a sustainable rural delivery system. By FY2031, NCRHTP aims to increase rural provider-to-population ratios, reduce preventable hospital readmissions and emergency visits, lower chronic disease risk factors, and expand access to integrated behavioral, mental health, and substance use services. Locally governed, community-tailored networks will connect medical, behavioral, and social services, making it easier for rural residents to access comprehensive care in one place,” the lawmakers continued.

Congressman Davis was joined by North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis, Ted Budd, and Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Addison McDowell (NC-06), David Rouzer (NC-07), Richard Hudson (NC-09), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Tim Moore (NC-14).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-foushees-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-north-carolina-governor-jim-hunt,Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on the Passing of Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt,2025-12-18,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"DURHAM, NC (December 18, 2025) – Today, U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement on the passing of Jim Hunt, who served as Governor of North Carolina for 16 years.

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Hunt, a tireless fighter for North Carolinians and a true public servant. His commitment to improving public education and constant care for children in our state is something I will always carry with me and is why he will forever be remembered as the Education Governor.”

“Governor Hunt was an inspiration for generations of North Carolinians, and his loss will be felt across our state. I will miss him dearly as a mentor and friend, and I offer my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/foushee-quigley-jayapal-mcbride-lead-legislation-to-end-trump-use-of-police-for-immigration-enforcement,"Foushee, Quigley, Jayapal, McBride Lead Legislation to End Trump Use of Police for Immigration Enforcement",2025-12-18,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Sarah McBride (DE-At Large) re-introduced the Protecting the Rights of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for (PROTECT) Immigration Act, legislation which would end the deputization of local and state police departments to enforce immigration law. The PROTECT Immigration Act would rescind the statutory authority for the federal government's 287(g) Program, which allows the Department of Homeland Security to enter into agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration law.

“The Trump Administration’s attempt to expand the 287(g) Program is a direct assault on civil rights and the Constitution,” said Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-04). “Having served in local law enforcement for more than 20 years, I know policing should protect and support our communities, not divide it, and deputizing local officers into immigration enforcers only erodes public trust, undermines public safety, and deepens fear. We need laws in place that restore fairness and uphold justice. That’s why I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the PROTECT Immigration Act, which will reverse this harmful program and take an important step toward repairing the flaws in our broken immigration system.""

“The Trump administration just spent months terrorizing immigrants in the Chicagoland area. Their actions led to domestic violence victims fleeing a courthouse rather than receive restraining orders against their abusers, all out of fear that ICE or local law enforcement would detain and deport them,” said Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05). “I met with immigrants and their neighbors who are afraid to call for help or report crimes in their neighborhoods because of Trump’s deliberate erosion of trust between communities and local police. And now the Trump administration is running ads targeting local police and offering $50,000 signing bonuses to pull critical law enforcement away from day-to-day policing in order to arrest and detain hardworking immigrants with no criminal records. We must bring an end to the 287(g) program and cut off one of the avenues this administration has exploited to intimidate immigrant communities.”

“Allowing local law enforcement to be deputized to kidnap and disappear immigrants undercuts the trust that local police rely on to maintain public safety in our communities,” said Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07). “Immigrants and their U.S. citizen loved ones stop reporting crimes out of fear of being kidnapped and deported. Local police are spread thin enforcing federal civil immigration law. We know that Trump is not targeting criminals, he is targeting our friends, neighbors, co-workers, and pillars of our community. This lawlessness must end immediately.”

""I’m proud to co-lead this legislation with Congressman Quigley to restore trust, safety, and integrity to our immigration system. For too long, the 287(g) program has drained local resources, fueled racial profiling, and made communities less safe — and it’s time we end it. The PROTECT Immigration Act makes clear that immigration enforcement belongs with trained federal authorities, guaranteeing that local law enforcement can focus exclusively on keeping our communities safe. This bill would take a step toward restoring trust between local communities and police departments so every family can live with dignity and without fear,” said Representative Sarah McBride (DE-At Large).

“In just one year, the Trump administration has massively expanded the 287(g) program and distorted it in ways Congress never intended, exploiting local law enforcement resources for its dystopian mass deportation agenda,” said Naureen Shah, director of policy and government affairs for the ACLU’s Equality Division. “Enlisting local law enforcement for mass deportations isn’t just a waste of taxpayer dollars – it terrorizes our communities, undermines public safety and fuels racial profiling. We thank Congressman Quigley for his leadership and urge our members of Congress to pass the PROTECT Immigration Act without delay.”

“The rapid expansion of the 287(g) program under the Trump administration represents yet another way that mass deportation undermines public safety for all Americans. When local police serve as a force multiplier for ICE, people become more afraid to report crime and less trusting of local police officers. Local law enforcement agencies should prioritize real public safety concerns in their communities rather than waste limited manpower making traffic stops that turn into detention and deportation for long-standing community members who pose no threat. The PROTECT Act takes the overdue step of repealing a program that is unnecessary for effective enforcement of immigration laws, but continues to have a harmful track record for public safety,” said Nayna Gupta, Policy Director at the American Immigration Council.

The PROTECT Immigration Act would:

Repeal the statutory authority for the 287(g) Program; and

Clarify that state and local law enforcement lack ""inherent authority"" to arrest people for suspected immigration offenses.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/12/during-holiday-shopping-season-congresswoman-ross-senator-reed-introduce-bill-to-crack-down-on-predatory-practices-for-buy-now-pay-later-purchases,"During Holiday Shopping Season, Congresswoman Ross, Senator Reed Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Predatory Practices for ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Purchases",2025-12-18,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced a new bill, the Buy Now, Pay Later Protection Act, to protect consumers from predatory practices when making purchases using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) services.

Purchases made with Buy Now, Pay Later providers have surged across the country at a time when prices are surging and consumers are increasingly opting to shop online. During this year’s busy holiday shopping period from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, American consumers made more than $1 billion in purchases using Buy Now, Pay Later options, according to data from Adobe Analytics. However, current federal consumer protections are inadequate to combat the rising incidence of predatory practices in this industry, including charging hidden fees and encouraging consumers to rack up unsustainable debt.

“At a time when prices are rising, Buy Now, Pay Later is a useful tool for many households, especially around the holidays. Unfortunately, these services are increasingly engaging in predatory practices, charging hidden fees and locking working Americans into inescapable cycles of debt,"" said Congresswoman Ross. “Congress needs to put consumers first. That’s why we’re introducing the Buy Now, Pay Later Protection Act, which will ensure consumers have the options and information they need to make informed decisions.”

“Responsible Buy Now, Pay Later options can be helpful to consumers. As they grow in popularity, we must take proactive steps to prevent unsuspecting risks to consumers,” said Senator Reed, who has taken repeated action to push for commonsense guidelines and rules to better govern BNPL products. “The Buy Now, Pay Later Protection Act will set up real guardrails to better protect consumers and ensure that fees and terms are transparent and easy to understand.”

The Buy Now, Pay Later Protection Act would make commonsense updates to the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) to extend many key consumer protections for traditional credit cards to BNPL loans. These protections include standardized periodic statements, clear dispute and refund rights, and consistent billing-error procedures. Existing laws were not drafted with BNPL products in mind, resulting in gaps and uncertainty for BNPL users.

Bill text is available here.

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https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-blasts-house-republicans-failure-address-republican,Rep. Adams Blasts House Republicans’ Failure to Address the Republican Healthcare Crisis,2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement following her vote against House Republicans’ 11th hour bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits which expire at the end of the year or address the ongoing Republican healthcare crisis.

In addition to failing to extend the ACA tax credits, which will cause an estimated 4 million Americans to lose their health insurance, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill will result in an additional 100,000 fewer Americans with health insurance. This is on top of the 10 million Americans that are projected to lose health insurance in the next decade because of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July.

The bill has also drawn criticism for stripping away protections from patients, especially those with pre-existing conditions, and creating a back-door ban on abortion.

“As America suffers from the Republican healthcare and affordability crisis, the Republican solution is to make healthcare more expensive and ensure less people have access to it,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Their proposal raises healthcare costs without the ACA tax credits, forces Americans to lose coverage, takes away protections from our most vulnerable, and undermines women’s right to reproductive freedom. Americans deserve more than a shoddy, last-minute bill that doesn’t make their healthcare better or their lives more affordable. It’s time for Republicans to work with Democrats on a bipartisan healthcare solution because it’s clear they can’t handle it on their own.”

The Republican healthcare crisis is having a direct impact on North Carolina and the 12th District. 88,000 NC-12 residents use the ACA tax credits to afford health insurance and without them, an estimated 157,000 North Carolinians will lose coverage entirely. At the same time, due to Medicaid and Medicare cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, at least five North Carolina rural hospitals are already at risk of closing, threatening healthcare access for thousands of residents.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-foushee-johnson-mcbath-introduce-legislation-to-prevent-overdose-deaths-in-federal-prisons,"Reps. Foushee, Johnson, McBath Introduce Legislation to Prevent Overdose Deaths in Federal Prisons",2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (December 17, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congressman Hank Johnson Jr. (GA-04), and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced the Federal Prisons Naloxone Access Act of 2025, legislation to ensure life-saving opioid reversal medications, including naloxone (Narcan), are readily available throughout federal correctional facilities to reverse overdoses and prevent overdose deaths.

“Our country’s opioid crisis does not stop at prison walls, and our commitment to harm reduction should not either,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04). “More people than ever are dying preventable deaths in our federal prisons, and Congress must act. This legislation is a necessary step toward justice and part of a broader effort to invest in mental health and addiction services while treating substance use as a public health crisis, not a criminal one.”

“Overdose deaths in federal prisons are a huge problem, and are only getting worse,” said Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04). “It’s a dangerous situation for both inmates and prison staff. I’m joining Congresswoman Foushee to address this critical issue that plagues our prisons, just as it plagues our streets. Having dedicated Narcan kits and staff trained to use them at our prisons will save lives. I look forward to this bill becoming law, so we can improve staff and inmates’ safety in federal facilities.”

""The opioid crisis does not stop at the prison gate, so it's important that we do what we can as elected leaders to protect the health and safety of all Americans,"" said Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06). ""This bill is about putting prevention over punishment and making sure life-saving emergency treatment—like naloxone—and training are available wherever they may be needed. I thank my colleague, Congresswoman Foushee, for her work on this issue as we work with law enforcement to modernize our federal prison system.""

According to a 2021 U.S. Department of Justice report, drug and alcohol intoxication is the second leading cause of unnatural death in state and federal prisons after suicide. The Marshall Project documented this alarming trend, finding these addiction-related deaths in prisons rose 611% between 2001 and 2018. The Department of Justice has also reported that drug overdoses accounted for around 20% of the deaths reported in Federal Bureau of Prisons institutions.

The Federal Prisons Naloxone Access Act requires federal correction facilities to maintain properly stored, unexpired opioid antagonists in accessible locations and to train all personnel and incarcerated individuals to recognize overdose symptoms and how to administer the medication. The legislation also directs the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to submit an annual report to Congress detailing opioid antagonist availability, overdoes incidents, staff training completion, and expired kits at each federal correctional facility.

The Prison Policy Initiative has proudly endorsed this legislation stating “[the Federal Prisons Naloxone Access Act] prioritizes people over punishment and enhances safety for incarcerated people and prison staff alike. Studies estimate that between 15 and 20% of people in federal prisons have an opioid disorder. In an opioid overdose in prison, every minute counts. The Federal Prisons Naloxone Access Act ensures that naloxone is available not just in prison medical units, but in areas accessible to staff and incarcerated people themselves in times of crisis. It also mandates crucial training for staff on how to recognize and respond to an overdose. This common-sense legislation will save lives.”

This legislation is also endorsed by the Vera Institute of Justice.

The full text of the bill can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-foushee-obernolte-introduce-bipartisan-q-leap-act-to-expand-quantum-education-in-k-12-schools,"Reps. Foushee, Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan Q-LEAP Act to Expand Quantum Education in K-12 Schools",2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 17, 2025) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, and Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Research and Technology, introduced the bipartisan Quantum Leaders Education and Advancement Program (Q-LEAP) Act to strengthen K-12 quantum information science and engineering (QISE) education across the country. The bill reauthorizes and expands the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Quantum Education Pilot Program, increasing access to quantum literacy and supporting schools in integrating quantum curriculum nationwide.

QISE combines quantum mechanics, science, and engineering to unlock next-generation technologies in computing, communications, and sensing. These innovations are reshaping industries and will define many jobs of the future. By helping students develop foundational skills in quantum science early, the United States can better prepare its students and the future quantum workforce for the advanced technologies that are shaping the nation’s future.

Specifically, the Q-LEAP Act would:

Reauthorize the Next Generation Quantum Leaders Pilot Program with $8 million in funding through Fiscal Year 2028 to support long-term investment in K-12 quantum education and training.

Direct NSF to encourage coordination amongst awardees, elementary and secondary institutions, and state educational agencies to build upon the National Q–12 Education Partnership and programs, such as the Q2Work Program.

Expand the development and implementation of QISE curricula, research, and training for students and teachers to enhance K-12 QISE education and opportunities.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/adams-nc-democrats-introduce-legislation-speed-hurricane-helene,"Adams, NC Democrats Introduce Legislation to Speed Up Hurricane Helene Recovery",2025-12-16,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) alongside Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02). Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Don Davis (NC-01) introduced the FEMA Administrative Reform Act which would help accelerate the flow of federal disaster recovery dollars to Western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene by reducing red tape instituted by the Trump administration.

In June, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem implemented a policy requiring her personal review and approval of any contract above $100,000, including for disaster response. This policy has drastically slowed the flow of desperately needed recovery dollars to Western North Carolina and has drawn scrutiny from FEMA employees and bipartisan scrutiny on Capitol Hill. In addition to slowing aid for Western North Carolina, the policy has created disaster aid backlogs across the country.

The FEMA Administrative Reform Act would prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from implementing any policy that would require their personal approval of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) expenditures of $100,000 or more.

“It has been over a year since Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, but red tape created by the Trump administration continues to delay the relief our communities are owed,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Sec. Noem is more focused on sending federal agents to terrorize North Carolina cities than approving the aid North Carolinians are relying on to rebuild their lives. We cannot let bureaucracy impede recovery. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bill so our citizens can finally get the help they deserve.”

“After promising his full support for Western North Carolina during his first official visit of his second term, President Trump and his administration have hung Western North Carolinians out to dry,” said Congresswoman Ross. “Their disastrous approval process has created unnecessary challenges and delays for communities still trying to recover and rebuild their lives over a year after Hurricane Helene devastated our state. Secretary Noem has been too busy posing for immigration raid photos to approve much-needed funding for North Carolinians recovering from a historic disaster. It’s clear that Congress needs to take action, and this deeply misguided policy needs to be reversed.”

“It’s been over a year since Hurricane Helene upended lives and communities across Western North Carolina, yet recovery has been stalled by reckless political decisions in Washington,” said Congresswoman Foushee. “Instead of empowering FEMA to respond to disasters quickly, the Trump Administration has slowed critical assistance needed to rebuild, leaving local governments and residents to shoulder the costs on their own. Communities cannot wait any longer for the help they’ve been promised. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this legislation that will remove these unnecessary obstacles put in place by this Administration, ensuring disaster recovery dollars reach the communities that need them.""

New red tape instituted by the Trump administration creates additional challenges for local governments, who are already facing massive expenses and a difficult road to recovery. Local governments in Western North Carolina—often with small staffs and budgets—have spent millions of local government dollars for debris removal and other efforts, and they depend on the certainty and speed of reimbursement from the federal government. The financial strain caused by this policy hurts North Carolina communities that are not only trying to rebuild, but also trying to keep essential services operating, including schools, first responders, public transportation, trash pickup, and more. It can also impact bond ratings, potentially making it more expensive for local governments to build schools, roads, and other infrastructure in the medium to long term.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/foushee-nc-democrats-introduce-legislation-to-speed-hurricane-helene-recovery,"Foushee, NC Democrats Introduce Legislation to Speed Hurricane Helene Recovery",2025-12-16,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) alongside Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Don Davis (NC-01) introduced the FEMA Administrative Reform Act, which would help accelerate the flow of federal disaster recovery dollars to Western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene by reducing red tape instituted by the Trump administration.

In June, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem implemented a policy requiring her personal review and approval of any contract above $100,000, including for disaster response. This policy has drastically slowed the flow of desperately needed recovery dollars to Western North Carolina and has drawn scrutiny from FEMA employees and bipartisan scrutiny from Capitol Hill. In addition to slowing aid for Western NC, the policy has created disaster aid backlogs across the country.

The FEMA Administrative Reform Act would prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from implementing any policy that would require the personal approval of the Secretary of any expenditure of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of $100,000 or more.

“It’s been over a year since Hurricane Helene upended lives and communities across Western North Carolina, yet recovery has been stalled by reckless political decisions in Washington,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “Instead of empowering FEMA to respond to disasters quickly, the Trump Administration has slowed critical assistance needed to rebuild, leaving local governments and residents to shoulder the costs on their own. Communities cannot wait any longer for the help they’ve been promised. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this legislation that will remove these unnecessary obstacles put in place by this Administration, ensuring disaster recovery dollars reach the communities that need them.”

“After promising his full support for Western North Carolina during his first official visit of his second term, President Trump and his administration have hung Western North Carolinians out to dry,” said Congresswoman Ross. “Their disastrous approval process has created unnecessary challenges and delays for communities still trying to recover and rebuild their lives over a year after Hurricane Helene devastated our state. Secretary Noem has been too busy posing for immigration raid photos to approve much-needed funding for North Carolinians recovering from a historic disaster. It’s clear that Congress needs to take action, and this deeply misguided policy needs to be reversed.”

“It has been over a year since Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, but red tape created by the Trump administration continues to delay the relief our communities are owed,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Sec. Noem is more focused on sending federal agents to terrorize North Carolina cities than approving the aid North Carolinians are relying on to rebuild their lives. We cannot let bureaucracy impede recovery. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bill so our citizens can finally get the help they deserve.”

New red tape instituted by the Trump administration creates additional challenges for local governments, who are already facing massive costs and a difficult road to recovery. Local governments in Western NC – often with small staffs and small budgets – have spent millions of dollars for debris removal and other efforts, and they depend on certainty and speed for reimbursement from the federal government. The financial strain caused by this policy hurts North Carolina communities that are not only trying to rebuild, but also to keep essential services operating, including schools, first responders, public transportation, trash pickup, and more. It can also impact bond ratings, potentially making it more expensive for local governments to build schools, roads, and other infrastructure in the medium to long term.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/12/ross-nc-democrats-introduce-legislation-to-speed-hurricane-helene-recovery,"Ross, NC Democrats Introduce Legislation to Speed Hurricane Helene Recovery",2025-12-16,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the FEMA Administrative Reform Act, which would help accelerate the flow of federal disaster recovery dollars to Western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene by reducing red tape instituted by the Trump administration. This legislation is cosponsored by Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Don Davis (NC-01), and Alma Adams (NC-12).

In June, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem implemented a policy requiring her personal review and approval of any contract above $100,000, including for disaster response. This policy has drastically slowed the flow of desperately needed recovery dollars to Western North Carolina and has drawn scrutiny from FEMA employees and bipartisan scrutiny from Capitol Hill. In addition to slowing aid for Western NC, the policy has created disaster aid backlogs across the country.

The FEMA Administrative Reform Act would prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from implementing any policy that would require the personal approval of the Secretary of any expenditure of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of $100,000 or more.

“After promising his full support for Western North Carolina during his first official visit of his second term, President Trump and his administration have hung Western North Carolinians out to dry,” said Congresswoman Ross. “Their disastrous approval process has created unnecessary challenges and delays for communities still trying to recover and rebuild their lives over a year after Hurricane Helene devastated our state. Secretary Noem has been too busy posing for immigration raid photos to approve much-needed funding for North Carolinians recovering from a historic disaster. It’s clear that Congress needs to take action, and this deeply misguided policy needs to be reversed.”

“It has been over a year since Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, but red tape created by the Trump administration continues to delay the relief our communities are owed,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Sec. Noem is more focused on sending federal agents to terrorize North Carolina cities than approving the aid North Carolinians are relying on to rebuild their lives. We cannot let bureaucracy impede recovery. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bill so our citizens can finally get the help they deserve.”

“It’s been over a year since Hurricane Helene upended lives and communities across Western North Carolina, yet recovery has been stalled by reckless political decisions in Washington,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “Instead of empowering FEMA to respond to disasters quickly, the Trump Administration has slowed critical assistance needed to rebuild, leaving local governments and residents to shoulder the costs on their own. Communities cannot wait any longer for the help they’ve been promised. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this legislation that will remove these unnecessary obstacles put in place by this Administration, ensuring disaster recovery dollars reach the communities that need them.”

New red tape instituted by the Trump administration creates additional challenges for local governments, who are already facing massive costs and a difficult road to recovery. Local governments in Western NC – often with small staffs and small budgets – have spent millions of dollars for debris removal and other efforts, and they depend on certainty and speed for reimbursement from the federal government. The financial strain caused by this policy hurts North Carolina communities that are not only trying to rebuild, but also to keep essential services operating, including schools, first responders, public transportation, trash pickup, and more. It can also impact bond ratings, potentially making it more expensive for local governments to build schools, roads, and other infrastructure in the medium to long term.

Full text of the bill is available here.

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https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/adams-markey-announce-bill-build-healthier-and-more-sustainable-food,"Adams, Markey Announce Bill to Build Healthier and More Sustainable Food System",2025-12-15,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced the Enabling Farmer, Food worker, Environmental, and Climate Targets through Innovative, Values-aligned, and Equitable (EFFECTIVE) Food Procurement Act, aimed at leveraging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) purchasing power to build equity and sustainability in the Department’s food purchases.

The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act updates USDA food purchasing processes to:

Increase support and market opportunities for small-scale and socially disadvantaged farmers;

Expand healthy food choices;

Address climate change and agriculture sustainability; and,

Set targets for the USDA to purchase sustainable, equitably procured products.

The bill also establishes a $25 million pilot program to create a values-aligned USDA purchasing process and support market access for small-scale and underserved producers.

“Agriculture is about more than just crop prices—it’s about sustainability, nutrition, equitable practices, and a strong supply chain that will keep our country fed for generations to come,” said Congresswoman Adams. “The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act directs the USDA to use its considerable purchasing power to build a more sustainable agriculture system that’s healthier for the planet, consumers, workers, and local farmers. I am proud to introduce this bill alongside Senator Markey because when our small-scale and underserved producers are empowered to succeed, everyone wins and our country becomes stronger because of it.”

“As families across the country gather around the dinner table this holiday season, we are reminded that food is much more than what we see on our plate. It is the labor of our farmers, the health of our environment, and the binding of our communities.” said Senator Markey. “In a time of rising food grocery prices and an administration that has failed to support American farmers, the EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act would prioritize food purchases that align with values of a food system that is healthy for the planet, for workers, and for consumers.”

The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act would:

Direct USDA to use its existing framework for food procurement to expand healthy, sustainable, and ethical food options for school districts and other program beneficiaries, including setting measurable, maximum targets for increasing equitable and environmentally friendly purchasing;

Shift USDA away from evaluating bids based only on cost to evaluating bids based on multiple values, including climate mitigation, worker well-being, resilient supply chains, and equity;

Create new transparency in USDA purchasing by requiring reporting on the procurement process, including an estimate of associated greenhouse gas emissions;

Provide grants and technical assistance to support small-scale and underserved producers and businesses in accessing market opportunities through USDA’s procurement; and,

Study how USDA can shift its procurement toward a regional model and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with food procurement.

The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act is endorsed by 155 organizations. The full list of endorsing organizations can be found here.

“USDA’s purchasing practices concentrate power among a small number of multinational corporations, sideline independent and sustainable producers, and restrict healthy, sustainably sourced offerings for schools, food banks, and other program beneficiaries,” said Lisa Gonzalez, Senior Food and Climate Policy Analyst at Friends of the Earth U.S. “Thank you to Representative Adams and Senator Markey for introducing this important legislation to realign USDA’s commodity food procurement to better support sustainable and independent producers, food system workers, and the millions of Americans who rely on USDA’s commodity procurement.”

“This legislation is a critical step toward creating fair and sustainable markets for Massachusetts farmers and the communities they serve. By prioritizing values-based purchasing and opportunities for integrating culturally preferred foods, USDA can open new opportunities for beginning farmers, immigrant farmers, and small-scale producers who are committed to growing healthy food and stewarding our environment. For organizations like New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, this means more support for local supply chains, increased purchasing from small, beginning, and socially disadvantaged farmers, stronger regional food systems, and a future where diverse farmers can thrive—not just survive. This bill ensures that federal food dollars reflect our shared values of equity, sustainability, and resilience,” said Jennifer Hashley, Director, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project.

“Rural Coalition and our diverse membership have long recognized the value of a diversified, resilient agricultural system that often goes underrepresented in the federal government's usual one-size-fits-all approach to procurement,"" said Elliot Cordano, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at Rural Coalition. ""We thank Senator Markey and Representative Adams for their leadership on this bill which reflects their commitment to the breadth of American agriculture. This Act provides USDA a unique opportunity to support our country’s small- and mid-sized family farmers and ranchers; steward our natural resources; ensure fair practices and protections for workers throughout the supply chain; invest in thriving rural communities; and recognize the value that all producers bring to the table.”",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-announces-2025-congressional-app-challenge-winners,Congressman Don Davis Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winners,2025-12-12,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announces the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for North Carolina’s First Congressional District.

[PositivePathways team from Martin County High School]

The winning app, PositivePathways, was developed by a team of Martin County High School students: Aaron Snyder, Ava Edmonds, and Layla Salem. The app is designed to support social and emotional health, featuring games that help users manage anxiety, depression, and OCD through interactive activities such as coloring exercises, positive affirmations, and puzzle-solving.

[The Positive Pathways app helps users improve social and emotional health through interactive games that address anxiety, depression, and OCD.]

“I am incredibly proud to announce these students as the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for North Carolina’s First District,” said Davis.“PositivePathways is an inspiring example of how young innovators can work together to use technology to make a real difference. Their creativity and dedication highlight the bright future of STEM in eastern North Carolina.”

The team completed the app in just two and a half weeks, coding PositivePathways in JavaScript for web, iOS, and Android platforms.

The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide competition that encourages middle and high school students to explore coding and computer science by creating original apps. The program promotes STEM education and supports the next generation of tech innovators.

The winning team from NC-01 will be recognized on the Congressional App Challenge website and invited to attend #HouseOfCode in Washington, D.C., in spring 2026.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-dem-ai-task-force-chair-slams-trump-administrations-unconstitutional-executive-order,New Dem AI Task Force Chair Slams Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Executive Order,2025-12-12,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (December 12, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), the New Democrat Coalition Artificial Intelligence Task Force Chair, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s executive order that blocks states from regulating AI.

This latest effort follows multiple failed attempts by the Administration and Congressional Republicans to ban states from regulating AI.

“This flawed, harmful, and unconstitutional order silences communities, tramples over states' rights, and represents an overreach of executive authority without any benefit to everyday Americans.

“New Dems agree that every American deserves an AI future that protects their rights, privacy, and jobs — yet Trump and Republicans have stalled on enacting real AI protections and now want to bulldoze state-level safeguards without any serious national strategy. This order only creates more confusion and risk for the American people, while threatening to hold billions in critical broadband development funds for rural and underserved communities hostage unless states comply with these unconstitutional demands.

“We welcome the Administration and Congressional Republicans to engage in bipartisan efforts to create a federal regulatory framework that harnesses the potential of AI and protects the rights and privacy of all Americans.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-foushee-rep-webster-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-establish-space-resources-research-initiative,"Ranking Member Foushee, Rep. Webster Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Space Resources Research Initiative",2025-12-12,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (December 12, 2025) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, and Congressman Daniel Webster (FL-11) introduced H.R. 6638, the Space Resources Institute Act, bipartisan legislation which directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator and the Secretary of Commerce to report to Congress on the merits and feasibility of establishing a dedicated space resources institute relating to space resources, the surface materials, water, and metals often found on the Moon, Mars, and asteroids.

“America’s leadership in space has long depended on our determination to push the boundaries of science and innovation,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “As we prepare for the next era of discovery––where astronauts will live and work farther from Earth for longer than ever before––understanding how to responsibly harness space resources will be vital to sustaining our presence and growing the space economy. The Space Resources Institute Act takes a smart, forward-looking approach to using resources beyond Earth. With this bill, we’re ensuring the United States remains at the forefront of space innovation and exploration for generations to come.”

“As space continues to be a domain of economic and strategic competition, the ability to identify and utilize resources beyond Earth, such as the Moon, will shape the next generation of American leadership,” said Congressman Daniel Webster. “This bill examines how we can best support the development of space-based resources. It ensures that the United States – not China – sets the terms in this critical domain.""

The bipartisan Space Resources Institute Act will:

Strengthens U.S. Leadership in Space Innovation. The Space Resources Institute Act positions the United States to lead in the responsible and strategic use of extraterrestrial materials—such as lunar regolith, asteroid metals, and planetary water-ice—to sustain long-term human presence and economic activity in space.

Lays the Foundation for the Future Space Economy. The legislation calls on NASA and the Department of Commerce to assess the feasibility of a dedicated institute to coordinate research, technology development, and policy initiatives needed to advance in-space resource utilization (ISRU) as a cornerstone of America’s expanding space economy.

Ensures a Data-Driven, Responsible Approach. By requiring an interagency report to Congress, the bill ensures that decisions about establishing a space resources institute are guided by expert analysis and informed planning––fostering innovation while advancing U.S. competitiveness and international leadership in the next era of space exploration.

Once enacted, NASA will have 180 days to submit its interagency report to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/12/ross-veasey-krishnamoorthi-introduce-resolution-ending-trump-s-illegal-tariffs-on-india,"Ross, Veasey, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Resolution Ending Trump’s Illegal Tariffs on India",2025-12-12,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Marc Veasey (TX-33), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) introduced a resolution to terminate President Donald Trump’s national emergency authorizing tariffs of up to 50 percent on imports from India, helping to restore Congress’s constitutional authority over trade. The resolution follows a bipartisan Senate-passed measure to end Trump’s Brazil tariffs and rein in his abuse of emergency powers to raise duties on imports.

The resolution would terminate the national emergency that President Trump invoked to impose sweeping tariffs on Indian goods under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and rescind the additional 25 percent “secondary” duties that took effect on August 27th on top of earlier reciprocal tariffs. Together, these measures raised duties on many Indian-origin products to 50 percent.

“North Carolina’s economy is deeply connected to India through trade, investment, and a vibrant Indian American community,” said Congresswoman Ross. “Indian companies have invested over a billion dollars and created thousands of good-paying jobs in our state – especially in the Research Triangle’s life sciences and technology sectors. Meanwhile, North Carolina manufacturers export hundreds of millions of dollars in goods to India each year, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and advanced machinery. When Trump destabilizes this relationship with illegal tariffs, he puts North Carolina jobs, innovation, and our long-term competitiveness at risk.”

“India is an important cultural, economic, and strategic partner and these illegal tariffs are a tax on everyday North Texans who are already struggling with affordability at every level,” said Congressman Veasey.

“President Trump’s irresponsible tariff strategy toward India is a counterproductive approach that weakens a critical partnership,” said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. “Instead of advancing American interests or security, these duties disrupt supply chains, harm American workers, and drive up costs for consumers. Ending these damaging tariffs will allow the United States to engage with India to advance our shared economic and security needs.”

Representatives Ross, Veasey, and Krishnamoorthi have been leading voices in Congress opposing Trump’s tariff agenda and calling for a reset of U.S.–India relations. In October, they partnered with Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) and 19 Members of Congress in urging President Trump to repair America’s strained relationship with India and reverse his harmful tariff policies.

Ending Trump’s India tariffs is part of a broader effort by congressional Democrats to reclaim Congress’ constitutional authority over trade and to stop the President from using emergency powers to unilaterally impose his misguided trade policies.

Text of the resolution is available here.

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https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-adams-williams-underwood-introduce-bill-investing-endometriosis,"Reps. Adams, Williams, Underwood Introduce Bill Investing in Endometriosis Research and Support",2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), alongside Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), joined Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) in introducingthe Endometriosis CARE Act, which would invest $50 million annually to advance endometriosis research and expand access to treatment.

Endometriosis is a disease that affects more than 1 in 10 reproductive-aged women in the United States. It occurs when tissue, similar to the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, grows outside the uterus, causing pain and interrupting the lives of millions of women daily. Currently, there is no known cause of endometriosis, and there is no known cure.

“One in ten reproductive-aged women suffer from endometriosis but we still don’t know the cause of or the cure for this debilitating disease,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Like so much of women’s health research, endometriosis remains understudied, its research remains underfunded, and the women living with it continue having their pain ignored. I’m proud to join Rep. Nikema Williams and my colleagues in introducing the Endometriosis CARE Act so we can correct this injustice and finally provide relief for the 6.5 million women with endometriosis who are suffering in silence every day.”

“At a time when our public health and research are being attacked at every corner by the Trump administration, the reintroduction of the Endometriosis CARE Act marks a renewed fight for the millions of overlooked women who are suffering from endometriosis. I have battled excruciating endometriosis pain since I was 14. The physical and financial burdens of endometriosis reflect the ongoing disparities in women’s health research and care. The Endometriosis CARE Act will ease these burdens by investing in research to improve detection and treatment. We must act now for the one in ten women in this country who suffer daily from endometriosis,” said Congresswoman Williams.

“We must invest in research that moves us closer to finding a cure for women affected by endometriosis. Endometriosis impacts every aspect of a woman’s life—including her physical and mental health, career, and relationships—yet there is a glaring lack of federal support for a cure, in addition to overwhelming stigma. I introduced this legislation to correct this oversight and invest in evidence-based solutions that will support women affected by this disease,” said Congresswoman Underwood.

The Endometriosis CARE Act would:

Invest $50 million annually for five years for endometriosis research through the National Institutes of Health;

Commission a national study on the disparities in endometriosis prevalence, detection, treatments and outcomes by race, ethnicity, geography and insurance status;

Establish a national campaign to promote public awareness of endometriosis; and,

Identify barriers to accessing treatments for endometriosis symptoms, such as health care coverage, transportation, and health care professional shortages.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-backs-over-95-million-seymour-johnson-afb-and-cherry,Congressman Don Davis Backs Over $95 Million for Seymour Johnson AFB and the Cherry Point Flightline Utilities Modernization Project,2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"December 11, 2025

Washington, D.C — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), the vice ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act authorizing funding for military construction at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, extending the timeline of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Flightline Utilities Modernatization project, and providing servicemembers with a 3.8% pay raise.

“These essential investments will not only strengthen eastern North Carolina’s economy, but also support our military families and safeguard the American people, as we see the rise of threats across the globe,” said Congressman Don Davis.

Highlights of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act include:

Pay Raise: 3.8% pay raise for all military personnel, including junior enlisted servicemembers.

Child Development Center: $54 million authorization for the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Child Development Center, advancing a transformative quality-of-life priority for the installation, which the congressman has advocated for in HASC hearings and to Air Force leadership since 2023.

Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) Complex: $41 million authorization for the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base CATM complex. The project, formally requested two fiscal years in a row by Congressman Davis as a community project funding, would replace the existing CATM, which is in a state of severe disrepair and has caused hearing loss for airmen, with a new facility.

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fighter Transfer: Stopped a proposal to transfer F-15E aircraft from active duty Air Force bases like Seymour Johnson to other installations without replacing them one-for-one with other aircraft.

F-15E Maintenance Improvement: Requires a report on the optimal allocation of maintenance funds for the fighter fleet, including the F-15Es at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, including the best ratio and prioritization between spare parts and pilot training.

F-15E Engine Propulsion Upgrades: Requires a report on the benefits of upgrades to F-15E Strike Eagle engine propulsion capabilities.

Cherry Point Flightline Utilities Modernization Project: One-year authorization extension for the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Flightline Utilities Project, which allows construction to finish. The project will upgrade, renovate, and modernize utilities along A Street in MCAS Cherry Point to support the flight line recapitalization for the coming F-35 aircraft squadrons. The project will replace an aged, failing, and inadequate utilities capability. Without it, the station would lack the infrastructure to support future squadrons.

Other highlights include:

$26 billion in shipbuilding funding to support the construction of new submarines, destroyers, aircraft carriers, and other critical naval vessels.

$114.6 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities for research within the Department of Defense.

$678 million to accelerate the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, building semi-autonomous drones that fly alongside manned fighters.

Increased oversight of food programs across the Services and of the Basic Allowance for Subsistence to ensure funds are used to provide food for servicemembers.

Expanded access to food on military installations by granting the Services authorities to conduct pilot programs to reform their food programs.

Blocks the privatization of the military commissary system.

Congressman Davis advanced 17 key amendments in the defense bill, provisions ranging from addressing eastern North Carolina military installations, strengthening the domestic defense industrial base, to defending servicemembers and their families from public health and biological threats. The defense bill passed by a margin of 312-112.

He is a 1994 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Congressman Davis serves as the vice ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee and is a member of the Subcommittees on Tactical Air and Land Forces and Readiness.

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https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-co-leads-bipartisan-action-prevent-aca-premium-spikes,Congressman Don Davis Co-Leads Bipartisan Action to Prevent ACA Premium Spikes and Protect Affordable Healthcare,2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing H.R. 6501, the Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act.

Davis is working alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), Tom Suozzi (NY-03), Don Bacon (NE-02), Jared Golden (ME-02), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11).

Without immediate congressional action, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits would expire on December 31, resulting in steep, sudden cost increases and widespread loss of coverage, which would destabilize the healthcare markets that working families rely on.

“Congress must act swiftly to bring certainty and reduce anxiety,” said Davis. “We must promote greater accountability and ensure families do not lose vital health coverage or face bankruptcy due to medical emergencies.”

The bill includes the following provisions:

Extends enhanced premium tax credits through 2027 to guard families against sudden increases in monthly premiums.

Requires consumer consent and timely notification before any plan or subsidy changes take effect.

Ends hidden spread pricing, separates PBM profits from drug pricing, and ensures rebates reach patients directly.

Expands access to Health Savings Accounts and streamlines premium payments to reduce coverage disruptions.

Modernizes eligibility standards and introduces a minimum contribution requirement to protect long-term affordability and federal resources.

“From the outset, I committed to delivering a bipartisan solution to prevent devastating premium spikes—today, we are doing exactly that. Our bill keeps the ACA’s premium tax credits in place, so families are not blindsided with unaffordable increases in the care they depend on,” said Fitzpatrick. “This is a practical, people-first fix that protects families now, while preserving the space to keep working toward a stronger, smarter, more affordable healthcare system. When the stakes are this high, responsible governance means securing 80 percent of what families need today rather than risking 100 percent of nothing tomorrow. We built this the right way—with input from across the aisle and across chambers—with the clearest pathway to the President’s desk. We’re ready to get this done, and we call on our colleagues to step up, join us, and put American families, not political messaging, first.”

“The expiration of the ACA Premium Tax Credits on 12/31/25 would create an avoidable crisis for millions of Americans who will face an explosion of their healthcare premiums,” said Suozzi. “ We need a bipartisan solution now, and we must battle against the petty partisan interests that put politics above people. Simply put, while this bill is not perfect, it is a short-term, reasonable solution that prevents catastrophic premium spikes. If enacted, we must use the reprieve to craft long-term reforms to lower healthcare costs in the long run: incentivizing preventative care, lowering drug prices, and cracking down on wasteful bureaucracy and abuse in our system. To get there, we must work together now, and act with the urgency this moment demands.”

“I’m glad we’re moving the debate forward on extending and reforming the Affordable Care Act subsidies. I’ve made clear to my colleagues on both sides that Congress needs a smart, bipartisan agreement that prevents our constituents’ health insurance premiums from skyrocketing,” said Bacon. “That’s why I worked with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Jared Golden, Tom Suozzi, Rob Bresnahan, and Don Davis to introduce the Bipartisan Health Coverage Affordability Act, another reasonable compromise that extends the enhanced premium tax credits for two years and applies new income caps and fraud protections. This may not be the final package Congress adopts, but it’s a responsible compromise that can help break the gridlock and protect families from higher costs.”

“We have known for months that there is no way for either party to address the looming health care cliff alone. It’s long past time that members and leaders in Congress come together to prevent catastrophic coverage price spikes for millions of Americans,” said Golden. “The Bipartisan Health Coverage Affordability Act preserves the ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits for the families who need them most, implements sensible income caps to reduce costs and better target benefits and cracks down on prescription drug middlemen. This moment requires leaders to abandon their partisan corners and govern. Our bill provides a path out of gridlock and toward solutions.”

“I’m glad to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to bring down health care costs. Nobody wants to shell out more cash to insurance companies or PBM middlemen,” said Glusenkamp Perez. “At the same time, we can’t lose sight of the fact that national health doesn’t come from insurance coverage — it hinges on people having good jobs, being able to sleep 8 hours a night, cook real food and see their kids at night. Affordable healthcare and medicine are imperative and worth the fight, but a strong nation is longer work.”

“Families across Northeastern Pennsylvania have expressed that affordability is a key concern in our healthcare system,” said Bresnahan. “This bipartisan effort to extend ACA tax credits has the potential to help working families keep more money in their pockets and maintain the coverage they rely on.”

In the 119th Congress, Congressman Davis has led or co-led 42 healthcare-related bills, underscoring his commitment to improving access to high-quality, affordable care, especially for rural communities like those in eastern North Carolina. Without an agreement to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits, over 69,000 residents of North Carolina’s First Congressional District would face higher health insurance premiums or lose healthcare coverage altogether.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/amid-historic-layoffs-surge-rep-foushee-releases-report-on-ais-impact-on-american-jobs-and-demands-clarity-from-industry-leaders,"Amid Historic Layoffs Surge, Rep. Foushee Releases Report on AI’s Impact on American Jobs and Demands Clarity from Industry Leaders",2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (December 11, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Co-Chair of the House Democrat Commission on AI and Chair of the New Democrat Coalition's Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, released a report and launched an investigation emphasizing the urgent need for transparency and greater clarity regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on American jobs. This announcement comes amid alarming unemployment figures. In the absence of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October jobs report and timely November data, there has been a surge in layoffs across major industries, with AI integration cited as a significant factor.

“Tens of thousands of Americans are receiving AI-related layoff notices this holiday season––all under President Trump’s watch,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “Yet Washington continues to stall on enacting meaningful AI policies that would protect American jobs and ensure our nation leads in the responsible development of this transformative technology. The American people deserve answers, and I’m fighting every day to deliver them on their behalf.”

Key findings from Rep. Foushee’s report include:

In response to these findings, Congresswoman Foushee sent a letter to the Chief Executive Officers of companies that have announced recent or major layoffs in 2025. The executives were asked to provide information regarding the extent and causes of these job cuts. The letters were sent to Amazon, Salesforce, Meta, Verizon, Microsoft, IBM, Google, Accenture, HP, Intel, Target, UPS, Synopsys, Lenovo. Companies are expected to respond by December 31, 2025.

Congresswoman Foushee’s full report can be found here, and a copy of her letter can be found here.

Congresswoman Foushee serves on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, where she is the Ranking Member of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee and a member of the Energy Subcommittee. Additionally, she co-chairs the House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy, chairs the New Democrat Coalition's Artificial Intelligence Task Force, and served on the House Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/adams-house-democrats-introduce-resolution-affirming-reproductive,"Adams, House Democrats Introduce Resolution Affirming Reproductive Freedom as a Human Right",2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), alongside Representatives Greg Casar (TX-35), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Troy Carter (LA-02), joined Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) in introducinga resolution affirming reproductive freedom as a human right. According to the UN Committee on Human Rights, member nations of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), including the United States, are obliged to protect reproductive freedom. Following the Dobbs decision, many states are not upholding their obligations under the ICCPR and other human rights treaties.

The House resolution comes as data shows a direct correlation between state abortion bans and an increase in maternal and infant mortality in those states. Studies show that states with restrictive abortion bans had a 7% increase in maternal mortality and a 5.6% increase in infant mortality compared to states that placed little to no restrictions on abortion care.

“I am proud to support this resolution. Abortion care is healthcare and women can’t be free without their right to reproductive freedom,” said Congresswoman Adams. “As the United States faces a maternal mortality crisis, draconian abortion bans are costing women their lives. Since Roe was overturned, women living in states that ban abortion are nearly two times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than states where abortion is legal and accessible. For women of color, the maternal mortality rate is even higher. Abortion is a healthcare issue, an autonomy issue, an equity issue, and a dignity issue—we must fight to protect this fundamental right.”

“Abortion bans are extremely dangerous—and, in some cases, deadly—in Georgia, a state already reeling from a maternal health crisis, and across the country. Without reproductive freedom, we are not truly free. This resolution affirms that reproductive freedom is a fundamental human right under United States law, and that state abortion bans violate federal law and endanger the lives of women. We must uphold our most basic freedoms and get our country back on track as a global leader in human rights, restoring health, dignity, and freedom for pregnant women everywhere,” said Congresswoman Williams.

""From the overturning of Roe v. Wade by Trump-appointed Justices on the Supreme Court to drastic Medicaid cuts that hurt patients and providers alike, we’ve seen reproductive health care fall further and further out of reach for millions. Comprehensive and accessible reproductive health care remains a public health, social justice and human rights issue — and this resolution ensures we treat it with the seriousness it deserves. I thank Rep. Williams for her leadership on this resolution. We won't rest until reproductive rights are fully restored and upheld across our nation,” said Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan.

“Access to safe, legal abortion is healthcare. It’s as fundamental as any other medical service. I’m proud to support this resolution because it sends a message that no matter where you live in this country, your rights to make decisions about your body and your health should not be up for debate. That’s a matter for you, your doctor, and your family. Not the government,” said Congressman Carter.

“Democrats are fighting to make reproductive care a fundamental human right as MAGA Republicans seek to destroy it as a right and even an available social good. We believe Americans should be able to make their own health care decisions without asking Donald Trump or Mike Johnson for permission. We’re on the side of protecting personal freedom, lowering health care costs and opposing government control. That’s why we’re introducing this critical resolution,” said Congressman Raskin.

The resolution is endorsed by 160+ organizations. See endorsers here.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-foushee-and-chairman-haridopolos-introduce-resolution-designating-may-20-as-national-women-in-aerospace-day,Ranking Member Foushee and Chairman Haridopolos Introduce Resolution Designating May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day,2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day to emphasize the importance of American women in aviation, human spaceflight, and other related aerospace fields. Congresswoman Foushee and Congressman Haridopolos serve as the Ranking Member and Chairman, respectively, of the House Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

“Women have long expanded the frontiers of aerospace, helping lead our nation with exemplary strength and dedication,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “May 20 marks the anniversary of Amelia Earhart’s solo transatlantic, becoming the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean. As the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics and a Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, I’m proud to join Chairman Haridopolos in leading this resolution recognizing National Women in Aerospace Day, and I’m committed to working with my colleagues to continue uplifting the tremendous contributions that women have made throughout our nation’s history––in the sky, the sciences, and beyond.”

“In aerospace, every breakthrough comes from discipline, hard work, and a willingness to reach beyond the horizon. The women we’re recognizing in this resolution embody that spirit. Their integrity, excellence, and drive have shaped real progress on Florida’s Space Coast, and they continue to inspire all of us who care about America’s future in space,” said Congressman Mike Haridopolos.

“I am grateful that Rep Foushee is putting forth a resolution for a National Women In Aerospace Day. Despite being “hidden,” we have always been involved in making significant contributions to the field. This resolution will increase awareness of our contributions and help inspire the next generation of women pilots, astronauts and academics. Thank you Rep. Foushee for such an honor!” said Dr. Jeanette Epps, an aerospace engineer and retired NASA astronaut.

“As someone who has spent her career in aerospace and benefited from the example of women who opened doors before me, this resolution means a great deal. Women have always been essential to the progress of space, even when their contributions were overlooked. Honoring that legacy is important, and so is investing in the women and girls who are coming next. I am proud to support the message this resolution sends and grateful for the continued recognition of the women who keep pushing our country forward in aerospace,” said Tahara Dawkins, Executive Committee Member, Patti Grace Smith Fellowship.

The resolution recognizes trailblazing women including Harriet Quimby, Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, Jacqueline Cochran, Pearl I. Young, Jerrie Cobb, Katherine Johnson, Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, Eleanor Williams, Emily Howell Warner, Dr. Sally Ride, Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, Dr. Mae Jemison, Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Patrice Clarke-Washington, Colonel Eileen Collins, Dr. Christine Darden, Dr. Jeanette Epps, Dr. Jessica U. Meir, Christina Koch and the extensive achievements of women who have expanded the frontiers of aerospace.

The full text of the resolution can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-foushees-statement-on-voting-against-national-defense-authorization-act,Rep. Foushee’s Statement on Voting Against National Defense Authorization Act,2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

“Today, I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act because it falls short of what our servicemembers and the American military truly deserve. Our national defense should focus on strengthening and investing in our armed forces, and should not include provisions that unfairly exclude or marginalize individuals who are willing to serve our nation in uniform. Furthermore, this bill prioritizes massive spending on Trump’s partisan militarized priorities, while omitting essential support programs for servicemembers and their families.

“I am, however, thankful that the NDAA includes long-overdue federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a measure I have supported for many years. While I voted against the passage of this legislation in order to uphold fairness and support for our servicemembers, I am pleased that the over 60,000 Lumbee Tribe members in our state will finally be able to access the federal benefits and resources they rightfully deserve.”

Specifically, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 would:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/12/ross-leads-nc-democrats-in-demanding-plan-on-extending-aca-tax-credits,Ross Leads NC Democrats in Demanding Plan on Extending ACA Tax Credits,2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Don Davis (NC-01) sent a letter demanding that Speaker Mike Johnson provide his plan to avoid a health care coverage crisis in North Carolina given the looming expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits (ePTCs). Congress has just over three weeks left to extend the credits that 888,000 North Carolinians rely on for affordable coverage before they expire at the end of the year. An estimated 157,000 North Carolina residents would be forced to give up coverage entirely if the credits expire, and hundreds of thousands more will face steep cost increases.

In the letter, the lawmakers emphasized the diversity of individuals and families in North Carolina using the credits, including farmers, small business owners, gig workers, and those who cannot obtain insurance through their employers. They also underscored the heightened risks facing rural North Carolina where the majority of marketplace enrollees reside and where hospitals and clinics already operate on thin margins. The lawmakers warned that steep premium hikes and coverage losses will lead to more uncompensated care in North Carolina, threaten the financial stability of rural hospitals, and worsen that state’s medical debt crisis.

“North Carolinians are already under severe strain from rising housing, food, and child care costs. They cannot absorb premium increases of 30 percent on the front end and 100 percent or more on the back end if the enhanced credits are allowed to lapse. They deserve stability and a functioning health insurance market, not a manufactured affordability crisis,” the Members wrote.

“The Congressional Budget Office has projected the [Big Ugly] law’s health provisions will increase the number of uninsured Americans by roughly 10 million by 2034, on top of the millions who will lose coverage when the credits lapse,” the Members continued.

The lawmakers requested that Speaker Johnson release his plan, asking:

Whether he intends to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation to extend the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits;

If he opposes bringing an extension to the floor, what his plan is for the approximately 888,000 North Carolinians who currently rely on them to afford coverage as well as for the 157,000 state residents projected to become uninsured if they lapse;

What steps he will take to mitigate the impact of the expiring credits on North Carolina’s rural communities; and,

Whether he will commit to reversing or delaying the Big Ugly Law’s provisions that will further reduce health care access and affordability in North Carolina.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/leader-jeffries-names-rep-foushee-as-co-chair-of-new-house-democratic-commission-on-ai-and-the-innovation-economy,Leader Jeffries Names Rep. Foushee as Co-Chair of New House Democratic Commission on AI And the Innovation Economy,2025-12-09,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (December 9, 2025) — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the launch of a new House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy that will convene throughout 2026. The commission will develop policy expertise in partnership with the innovation community, relevant stakeholders and committees of jurisdiction. Rep. Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (CA-36), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) will serve as Co-Chairs. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Ranking Member of the Science, Space and Technology Committee and Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, will serve as Ex Officio Co-Chairs. Democrats that served on the Bipartisan AI Task Force last Congress will hold key roles, and all Members of the House Democratic Caucus will be invited to participate.

“Artificial intelligence is already reshaping our economy, our democracy, our communities and the future of work in real time, yet the Trump administration has refused to put in place responsible guardrails to protect the American people, workers and families from the downsides of rapid technological change,” said Congresswoman Foushee. “As co-chair of the new House Democratic Caucus Commission on Artificial Intelligence and the Innovation Economy, I am committed to advancing clear, enforceable rules of the road to foster responsible innovation, keep Americans safe, protect privacy and civil rights, safeguard jobs, strengthen our economy and ensure that AI serves the public interest instead of undermining it. We cannot afford more delays or more excuses. It is time for Congress to lead.”

“The brilliance and ingenuity of the innovation community has positioned America to lead the world in artificial intelligence and pioneer potentially life-changing breakthroughs in medicine and other fields of human endeavor that will benefit humanity. It is important that American companies continue to thrive in this area. At the same time, Congress must consider what policies are needed to prevent bad actors from exploiting this transformative technology and inflicting harm upon the American people,” said Leader Jeffries. “Unfortunately, Republicans abandoned the Bipartisan Task Force on AI. At this watershed moment in technological history, the people we are privileged to represent understandably have questions about how AI will affect their lives into the future. House Democrats are ready, willing and able to lean into those issues so we can uplift the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people. I’m thankful to Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren, Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Valerie Foushee for their leadership, commitment and willingness to serve.”

“AI is a transformational technology. It has the potential to make the lives of everyday Americans profoundly better. However, it also carries with it risks,” said Ranking Member Lofgren. “Policymakers in Congress need to educate themselves about this game changing technology so that we can have informed debates about the issues that surround it. Unfortunately, House Republicans have been largely MIA when it comes to the issue of AI this Congress. I applaud Leader Jeffries for launching this Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy so that Democratic Members can stay engaged with academia, industry and other stakeholders to keep up with this rapidly evolving technology and ensure that America leads the world in the deployment of safe and trustworthy AI.”

“The United States can and must continue to lead the world in the development of artificial intelligence,” said Ranking Member Pallone. “Rather than blanket moratoriums, we should be learning from the work of our state and local counterparts to deliver well-considered legislation that provides American businesses and communities the framework and resources to succeed. Congress must both support policies that foster innovation and ensure we’re protecting Americans’ privacy and safety. I look forward to working with members of the commission and the entire Democratic Caucus to ensure we continue to win the future of AI.”

“I’m honored to join Representatives Lofgren, Pallone, Foushee and Gottheimer as members of the House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy, and I’m grateful to Leader Jeffries for the opportunity to help continue to lead this critical work,” said Vice Chair Lieu. “Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breakneck pace, and Congress must keep up. House Democrats are committed to fostering innovation, expanding economic opportunity and strengthening America’s competitiveness in AI—while also ensuring sensible guardrails are in place to prevent significant harm. What is the Trump administration’s plan? Selling high-performance AI chips to China, pushing government ownership and revenue sharing requirements onto tech companies and spreading harmful deepfake videos. House Democrats reject this misguided approach, which risks leaving Americans vulnerable and our competitiveness weakened. Instead, Democrats will meet the moment by working with all stakeholders to develop smart, durable solutions that strengthen innovation and protect the public.”

“From health care to education, the potential for artificial intelligence is boundless. The key for our economy and national security is to stay ahead of the curve — and ahead of our global competitors,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, and the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the National Security Agency and Cyber, I see every day just how quickly the landscape is shifting. That’s why this new Commission on AI is critical. We need to ensure Congress is educated on these new technologies, that we’re putting the right policies, legislation, and guardrails in place to grow and protect Americans, and that the U.S. continues to be the leader in AI-fueled jobs and innovation.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-leads-discussion-experts-hunger-nc-12-q4-adams-hunger,Rep. Adams Leads Discussion with Experts on Hunger in NC-12 at Q4 Adams Hunger Initiative,2025-12-08,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"CHARLOTTE, NC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, held her fourth quarterly Adams Hunger Initiative (AHI) of 2025, bringing together 24 leaders in nutrition, hunger, farming, and food security throughout Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

In the 4th quarter Adams Hunger Initiative, participants discussed the state of hunger in the region, the impact of the government shutdown on their operations, and how they are working to keep the community fed during the holiday season and into 2026.

“When the federal government failed our community during the government shutdown, our feeding organizations and agriculture producers stepped up to ensure Charlotte-Mecklenburg families could put food on the table,” said Congresswoman Adams. “I’m proud to partner with these impactful groups through the Adams Hunger Initiative because of their dedication and service to our community. As food security programs face new attacks in 2026, from reduced funding to stripping away people’s access to benefits, I’m committed to supporting these organizations because they have always supported us.”

Rep. Adams led 2025’s Adams Hunger Initiative meetings at a time when agriculture and food security faced unprecedented attacks at the federal level. Changes to SNAP in the Republicans’ One Big Ugly Bill could cause as many as 142,000 North Carolinians to lose SNAP benefits. Agriculture tariffs, high costs and low commodity prices, and agriculture programs eliminated by the Trump administration, including the Regional Food Business Center program, have devastated farmers and ranchers. During the government shutdown, the Trump administration’s unlawful withholding of SNAP benefits saw 34,000 12th District households go without access to this lifesaving food security program.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-foushee-secures-federal-funding-to-modernize-water-treatment-safety-systems-in-hillsborough,Rep. Foushee Secures Federal Funding to Modernize Water Treatment Safety Systems in Hillsborough,2025-12-05,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"DURHAM, NC (December 5, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced her Community Project Funding request for the Town of Hillsborough’s Water Treatment Facility Improvement Project was included in the FY26 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Act. This $1 million in federal funding will be used to convert the water treatment plant from a chlorine gas disinfection system to a safer sodium hypochlorite system.

Water treatment facilities in the United States have used chlorine gas as a way to eliminate pathogens from drinking water distribution systems since the early 1900s. However, chlorine gas is acutely toxic. When chlorine gas is transported and stored under high pressure it poses high risks, including accidental release during transport and equipment failure. The release of a few pounds of the stored gas at a water treatment plant could place staff and nearby residential neighborhoods in danger within minutes.

“Ensuring the safety of our communities requires modern, lower-risk treatment systems like sodium hypochlorite,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “This critical federal investment will allow Hillsborough to eliminate the hazards associated with chlorine gas and make meaningful improvements to public safety. I am proud to secure these resources and will continue to advocate for investments that strengthen our local infrastructure and ensure every family in our community has access to safe, reliable water.”

“The Town of Hillsborough appreciates the support of Congress and especially Rep. Valerie Foushee to help fund local projects to strengthen the health and safety of our town,” said Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell. “The goal of our project is to replace the chlorine gas disinfection system at our water treatment plant with a less hazardous system. This will reduce health risks to employees and the public while also decreasing potential supply interruptions for our disinfection system. Support for Hillsborough's project is crucial to ensure the town can safely meet the demand of our residential and business utility customers in the future.”

In May, Congresswoman Foushee submitted fifteen requests to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration for Community Project Funding in the Fourth District. All of Congresswoman Foushee’s Community Project Funding requests and the financial disclosures can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/12/ross-cortez-masto-kustoff-introduce-legislation-to-crack-down-on-illegal-robocalls-and-robotexts,"Ross, Cortez Masto, Kustoff Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls and Robotexts",2025-12-05,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) introduced the Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious, and Outrageous Telephone (DO NOT) Call Act, which would crack down on illegal robocalls and robotexts.

In 2023, Americans received more than 59 billion robocalls and 160 billion robotexts. Seniors and other vulnerable Americans lost an estimated $69 billion to robocall scams and $33 billion to robotext scams. In these calls and texts, scammers posed as health insurance providers, medical professionals, debt collectors, financial service providers, and pharmacists.

“Robocalls are becoming more aggressive, and North Carolinians are feeling the impact every day,” said Congresswoman Ross. “As technology advances, scammers find new ways to misuse personal information and to deceive the public – particularly targeting seniors and other vulnerable people. Congress has a responsibility to step up with stronger protections and clear consequences for those who profit from these harmful tactics. I am proud to reintroduce this bipartisan bill with Representative Kustoff and will keep working with our partners in the Senate to see it signed into law.”

“Spam calls and texts are not just a nuisance – they erode public trust and have real consequences for everyday Nevadans,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “It’s past time to protect the seniors and vulnerable Americans that these scammers prey on and give our law enforcement the tools they need to bring them to justice.”

“Americans are receiving these disruptive robocalls every day. Scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic voices and spoof Caller ID, making these calls even harder to detect,” said Congressman Kustoff. “This bipartisan bill gives our justice system more power to crack down on these bad actors and protect vulnerable people from fraud.”

The DO NOT Call Act would improve enforcement and enhance penalties for robocallers and texters who violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Under this legislation, willful and knowing violation of the TCPA could result in a prison sentence of up to one year. The DO NOT CALL Act also increases the maximum penalty for falsifying Caller ID, creates longer prison sentences for scammers involved in repeat offenses, and gives Attorneys General across the country more resources to combat these robocallers and texters.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-davis-introduces-bills-strengthen-rural-communities-and-support,Congressman Davis Introduces Bills to Strengthen Rural Communities and Support the Next Generation of Family Farmers,2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announced the introduction of two bills focused on strengthening rural communities, expanding access to federal resources, and supporting family farm succession: the Rural Uplift and Revitalization Assistance Act and Farm Transitions Act of 2025. Together, these bills are designed to help rural communities build long-term capacity and ensure younger farmers can carry on agricultural traditions.

The Rural Uplift and Revitalization Assistance Act will provide technical assistance to help rural communities build local capacity and improve access to federal rural development programs. The bill, co-led by Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23), allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide technical assistance to strengthen local capacity and improve access to rural development programs.

Farm Transitions Act of 2025 will reauthorize and update the Commission on Farm Transitions and require it to complete its report with recommendations to help farms transition from one generation of ownership to the next. Rep. Zach Nunn (IA-03) will serve as the bipartisan co-lead of the legislation. The legislation reauthorizes and updates the Commission on Farm Transitions. The Commission will be tasked with:

Studying the barriers to transferring land and agricultural assets to next-generation producers, including the ability to transfer, inherit, or purchase land.

Examining the effectiveness of current agricultural asset transfer strategies and programs, and assessing the impact of current tax policy on transfers.

Identifying barriers faced by next-generation producers, including the availability of land, credit, apprenticeships, business training, and technical assistance.

Considering the impacts of broader farmland ownership trends such as farm consolidation and foreign ownership, and the challenges associated with owning heirs’ property.

Developing recommendations to Congress to help retiring and aspiring farmers overcome these challenges and barriers.

The Farm Transitions Act of 2025 is supported by the American Farmland Trust, a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect farmland and keep farmers on the land.

“We’re committed to ensuring rural communities have the tools they need to grow, thrive, and prepare for the future. From expanding access to federal rural development resources to supporting the next generation of family farmers, this work is critical to the long-term success of eastern North Carolina and rural communities nationwide,” said Congressman Don Davis.

“Far too often, rural areas are left out of the picture when it comes to accessing federal development programs and grants,” said Congressman Tony Gonzales. “TheRural Uplift and Revitalization Assistance Act is a bipartisan bill that levels the playing field by improving access to rural development programs and providing technical assistance for applicants. This bill will go a long way in strengthening community development initiatives across Texas and the nation.”

“Nearly 300 million acres—about a third of the country’s total agricultural land—will change hands over the next twenty years as current farmers retire,” said Tim Fink, Vice President of Policy for American Farmland Trust. “Ensuring that this land both remains in agriculture and creates opportunities for new farmers will require deliberate policy. AFT applauds the introduction of the Farm Transitions Act which will help identify the barriers and the solutions needed to enable farms and ranches to transfer to the next generation of producers.”

“In Iowa, farming is a way of life that's passed down from one generation to the next,"" said Congressman Nunn. ""With over half of U.S. farmland set to change hands in the next two decades, we need to ensure that family farms can stay in the family. This bipartisan bill would give young and beginning farmers better access to the tools, capital, and support they need to build successful operations and keep our rural communities strong.”

Congressman Don Davis serves as a member of the House Agriculture Committee and as Ranking Member on the Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee, which has partial jurisdiction over the U.S. Department of Agriculture, overseeing several rural development programs supporting rural communities, including rural hospitals.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-foushees-opening-statement-at-hearing-on-chinas-space-rise,Ranking Member Foushee's Opening Statement at Hearing on China's Space Rise,2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (December 4, 2025) — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, Strategic Trajectories: Assessing China’s Space Rise and the Risks to U.S. Leadership.

Ranking Member Valerie Foushee's (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below:

Good morning and thank you Chairman Haridopolos for holding today’s hearing to review China’s space activities and the implications for the United States space program. I want to also welcome our distinguished witnesses. Thank you for being here.

It is no surprise that we are here today to assess China’s space rise and the risks to U.S. leadership. China’s ascending space capabilities are fast approaching strategic comparability with the United States. This is intentional.

Xi Jingping’s “Space Dream” stresses the importance of China dominating the space domain. The recently released 2025 annual report to Congress of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission states that “China has embarked on a whole-of-government strategy to become the world’s preeminent space power.”

These are not mere projections or rhetoric. China is methodically carrying out increasingly sophisticated space capabilities in its effort to dominate. China has joined the ranks of only the U.S. and Russia in launching humans into space. To date, China has become only the second nation to land and operate a spacecraft on Mars. In addition, China operates a continuously crewed space station in low Earth orbit and has racked up a number of “firsts:”

Including landing on––and collecting and returning samples from––the far side of the Moon; emplacing communications satellites around the Moon, and more.

That is not all. China has publicly announced its plans to land humans on the surface of the Moon by 2030, establish a permanent international lunar research station by 2035, and acquire samples from Mars and return them to Earth in the early 2030s.

In 2024, China released is first Mid-and Long-Term Plan for Space Science in which it aims to achieve “top-tier international ranking” in major space science areas by 2050. Further, China is aggressively investing in and enabling a quasi-commercial space sector as well as growing its international partnerships.

Why does it matter? The People’s Republic of China, for which there is no distinction between civil and military space, knows that leadership in space has brought the United States invaluable geopolitical soft power, significant and beneficial international alliances, economic growth fueled by innovation, bold and inspiring missions that drive and attract STEM talent, and national security advantages. How we navigate China’s ascending space capabilities today has direct impacts on every American. Our banking, communications, weather prediction, agriculture, natural resource management, and national security, for example, all rely on space systems. Threats to the U.S.’s presence and leadership in space could put at risk a critical backbone of our social, security, and economic systems.

And how are we navigating China’s space rise? The Trump Administration appears to believe that attacking research universities, gutting our Federal STEM workforce, withdrawing from international engagement, and significantly underinvesting in research and development is the answer. Just look at this stark comparison between China’s space science plans and those of the Trump Administration, as prepared by the Planetary Society. Is this a winning strategy?

While I’m pleased that the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope––on which both Duke and North Carolina Central University in my district collaborate ––is maintained and making excellent progress, ceding so many transformational space science missions to China alone would send a dangerous message.

As Ranking Member of this Subcommittee, I have expressed before: I will not stand for handing the keys to lunar exploration—or space leadership—to China. This is a pivotal moment. We, on this Subcommittee and in the Science Committee, have a responsibility and an obligation to advance sound policies that ensure and sustain America’s civil and global leadership in space.

We must meet this challenge with bold policies, robust investments, and a unified vision to preserve our nation's leadership in space exploration and innovation. We also need to critically navigate our co-existence with China in space. For example, are there areas where limited engagement with China, such as on spaceflight safety, could serve U.S. interests?

By strengthening our strategic focus, funding, and global partnerships, we can ensure that the United States remains the leader in space for decades to come.

I hope our witnesses will give us concrete recommendations on how to ensure U.S. leadership in the strategic competition with China, and what Congress should consider as we work to reauthorize NASA, not only on highly visible programs such as Artemis, low Earth orbit, and science –– But also on the consequential roles of technical standards, regulatory policies, and international partnerships and diplomacy that have far-reaching influence for United States space activities and much more.

At this time, Mr. Chairman, I ask for Unanimous Consent to permit Representative Don Beyer, to attend this hearing and ask questions of the witnesses.

Thank you, and I yield back.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/12/ross-leads-lawmakers-in-urging-restoration-of-temporary-protected-status-for-south-sudan,Ross Leads Lawmakers in Urging Restoration of Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan,2025-12-03,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) led her colleagues in urging the Trump administration to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Members warn that terminating TPS places South Sudanese nationals in the United States in immediate danger.

The lawmakers describe the ongoing violence and instability that continue to threaten civilians in South Sudan. Despite the 2018 peace agreement, armed clashes, detentions, human rights violations, and sexual violence remain widespread. Nearly 400,000 people have been displaced since March, and United Nations officials have described the situation as a security emergency.

The Members wrote, “These conditions make clear that South Sudanese nationals cannot return safely at this time. The continuing conflict and collapse of essential institutions clearly fall within the statutory grounds for TPS.”

The Members are urging the Administration to immediately extend and redesignate TPS for at least six months, warning that forcing people to return to a country facing extreme violence and humanitarian crisis would contradict U.S. law and long-standing humanitarian practice.

In April 2025, Congresswoman Ross urged Secretary Rubio to reverse the agency’s decision to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders.

The full text of the letter is available here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/12/ross-leads-letter-from-women-lawmakers-opposing-proposed-ai-moratorium-that-would-jeopardize-protections-for-women-and-girls,Ross Leads Letter from Women Lawmakers Opposing Proposed AI Moratorium That Would Jeopardize Protections for Women and Girls,2025-12-03,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) led a group of women lawmakers in urging Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to reject any effort to include a broad moratorium on state and local artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) or any other unrelated legislative vehicle. In a new letter, the Members warn that such a provision would undermine existing bipartisan protections for women and girls and prevent states from responding to rapidly evolving AI-enabled threats.

In the letter, the lawmakers highlight the growing use of generative AI to stalk and track women, violate the privacy of domestic violence survivors, and create non-consensual pornographic “deepfakes,” nearly all of which target women and girls. They note that while Congress has not yet enacted sufficient federal protections, states and local governments across the country have acted on a bipartisan basis to fill the gap.

The lawmakers wrote, “Because Congress has failed to pass legislation to meet this challenge, state and local governments have taken action on a bipartisan basis to protect vulnerable populations… A federal moratorium would strip women and girls of existing protections and prevent states from enacting new safeguards.”

Today, 44 states have enacted deepfake related protections, with additional legislation pending nationwide. The letter warns that a federal freeze would erase important progress and endanger women and girls at a moment when AI tools are evolving at unprecedented speed.

In addition to Congresswoman Ross, the letter was signed by Representatives Alma Adams (NC-12), Julia Bownley (CA-26), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Kim Schrier (WA-08), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), and Jill Tokuda (HI-02).

The full text of the letter is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/foushee-scott-mcclellan-urge-full-review-of-proposed-natural-gas-pipelines-environmental-impact,"Foushee, Scott, McClellan Urge Full Review of Proposed Natural Gas Pipelines’ Environmental Impact",2025-12-02,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (December 2, 2025) — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the Commission to thoroughly review the environmental impacts of the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) and the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate (Southgate) project before advancing the projects further.

“We are concerned that FERC has not adequately reviewed all possible risks associated with the massive capacity expansion and resulting infrastructure of SSEP, the proposed changes to the Southgate project, the history of the developers’ compliance, and the colocation of these two projects,” the letter reads. “On behalf of communities in Virginia and North Carolina, we urge the Commission to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for both projects before considering them further. If FERC is unwilling to do so, we urge the Commission to deny the certification of both projects to ensure that the surrounding communities are not placed at undue risk.”

The members highlighted the worrisome track records for the developers of these two projects.

“Since construction began on the Mountain Valley Pipeline mainline project, the developer has shown an unwillingness to comply with environmental and safety regulations,” the letter states. “In 2018, the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia alleged 375 violations, including hundreds of water quality protection violations. The violations include unpermitted discharges into waterways, failure to maintain and repair erosion and sediment controls, violations related to road crossings over streams, and violations related to water diversions and drains... Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC also allegedly terminated one of its inspectors for reporting safety violations. If that is true, this should also be considered in FERC’s assessment as this action is a clear sign that the developer is willing to act against reporting violations and avoid taking necessary steps to address situations as they arise.”

The letter also highlighted FERC’s inadequacy in considering the cumulative impacts of these two projects being built in close proximity to one another.

“The recommendation also does not adequately consider the cumulative impacts, including water quality and public safety impacts, that may occur due to the colocation of portions of the SSEP and the Southgate project,” the members wrote. “Approximately 95 percent of the SSEP’s proposed Eden Loop is within a quarter mile of Southgate, and multiple waterways would be impacted by both projects. The potential for permanent cumulative impacts from individual pipeline crossings is compounded when there are multiple crossings of a waterway or in a watershed. The colocation of two high-pressure, large diameter pipelines is of significant concern for local residents.”

Full text of the letter can be found here and below.

Dear Chairwoman Swett and Secretary Reese,

We write to you regarding FERC’s current review of the proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) and Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate (Southgate) project. We are concerned that FERC has not adequately reviewed all possible risks associated with the massive capacity expansion and resulting infrastructure of SSEP, the proposed changes to the Southgate project, the history of the developers’ compliance, and the colocation of these two projects. On behalf of communities in Virginia and North Carolina, we urge the Commission to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for both projects before considering them further. If FERC is unwilling to do so, we urge the Commission to deny the certification of both projects to ensure that the surrounding communities are not placed at undue risk.

SSEP is one of the largest natural gas capacity expansions proposed in decades, but FERC found no significant impact on human health or the environment despite only preparing an environmental assessment (EA) for its review. Under every metric, this is factually incorrect, including project footprint, horsepower upgrades to compressor stations, and capacity increase. This massive project will have significant environmental impacts that demand a thorough review and a complete EIS. Further, not conducting an EIS for SSEP would be a dramatic departure from past FERC policy and practice for projects of this magnitude. The Commission has consistently completed EISs for projects much smaller in size than SSEP.

On June 18, 2020, FERC issued a final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Southgate project. The FEIS determined that the project would create air and noise pollution detrimental to surrounding communities, cause long-term cumulative effects on wetlands and uplands, and result in a variety of other environmental impacts.[1] Guided by the FEIS, FERC issued a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity authorizing Southgate to transport 375,000 dekatherms of natural gas per day (Dth/d) based on the project’s design at the time. Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, the developer of the Southgate project, has since significantly changed the project’s scope and operations in its amended application. These changes include, but are not limited to, increasing the pipe’s diameter from 16- and 24-inches to 30-inches, modifying the project’s route, and raising the project’s operational capacity to 550,000 Dth/d. Despite these major changes, FERC’s EA of the amended project recommended a finding of no significant impact which does not require a new EIS be prepared.[2]There are several faults within FERC staff’s rationale in issuing this recommendation.

The EA relies heavily on the assumption that Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC will adhere to the construction and mitigation protocols that the company enumerated in its application. Since construction began on the Mountain Valley Pipeline mainline project, the developer has shown an unwillingness to comply with environmental and safety regulations. In 2018, the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia alleged 375 violations, including hundreds of water quality protection violations.[3] The violations include unpermitted discharges into waterways, failure to maintain and repair erosion and sediment controls, violations related to road crossings over streams, and violations related to water diversions and drains. That matter was resolved with a negotiated consent decree, or settlement, which required Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC to pay a $2.15 million penalty and pay for third-party environmental auditing.[4] Since the consent decree was entered in 2019, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has cited Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC for additional violations.[5] The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has also issued more than 50 violation notices to the developer.[6]

Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC also allegedly terminated one of its inspectors for reporting safety violations.[7] If that is true, this should also be considered in FERC’s assessment as this action is a clear sign that the developer is willing to act against reporting violations and avoid taking necessary steps to address situations as they arise. It should also be noted that the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company (Transco), the developer of the SSEP, has a similar history of environmental and safety violations which should be considered in evaluating the SSEP.[8]

The recommendation also does not adequately consider the cumulative impacts, including water quality and public safety impacts, that may occur due to the colocation of portions of the SSEP and the Southgate project. Approximately 95 percent of the SSEP’s proposed Eden Loop is within a quarter mile of Southgate, and multiple waterways would be impacted by both projects.[9] The potential for permanent cumulative impacts from individual pipeline crossings is compounded when there are multiple crossings of a waterway or in a watershed.[10] The colocation of two high-pressure, large diameter pipelines is of significant concern for local residents. Multiple local governments and other elected officials have expressed concerns about the safety and health impacts of these proposed pipelines.[11],[12],[13]

We urge you to prepare Environmental Impact Statements for the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project and the amended Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate project before moving forward in reviewing these projects. If FERC is unwilling to do so, we urge the Commission to deny the Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for both projects.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

[1] https://www.ferc.gov/sites/default/files/2020-05/02-14-20-FEIS.pdf

[2] https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/filedownload?fileid=940AAF54-FEBE-C425-975C-99AA21A00000

[3] Circuit Court of Henrico County, Paylor and State Water Control Board v. Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC. 07 December 2018. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TNzIN1S-_fAkqRecd9ZWdGeKH_sa5PLQ/view

[4] Circuit Court of Henrico County, Paylor et al. v. Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC. Consent Decree. 23 October 2019. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aL0bCFpqCBKNvARibXdCWOhZvawbSk4D/view

[5] Hammack, Laurence. “A Pipeline Runs through It: Stream Crossings by the Mountain Valley Pipeline.” Roanoke Times. 11 December 2021. https://roanoke.com/news/local/a-pipeline-runs-through-itstream-crossings-by-the-mountain-valley-pipeline/article_524c40f0-5934-11ec-b0bc-bf0fc3b2c93f.html; Roxy Todd, Virginia fines MVP for environmental violations. WVTF (March 28, 2024), https://www.wvtf.org/news/2024-03-28/virginia-fines-mvp-for-environmental-violations.

[6] Mike Tony, Mountain Valley Pipeline Faces $303,000 State Fine for Continued Erosion, but Pipeline Opponents Call for Bigger Penalty, Charleston Gazette-Mail (Feb. 5, 2021), https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/energy_and_environment/mountain-valley-pipeline-faces-303-000-state-fine-for-continued-erosion-but-pipeline-opponents-call/article_d7e1d317-834d-5a22-9747-41ece2de8e36.html; Curtis Tate, Mountain Valley Pipeline Receives More Violations In W.Va., West Virginia Public Broadcasting (Oct. 22, 2025), https://wvpublic.org/story/energy-environment/mountain-valley-pipeline-receives-more-violations-in-w-va.

[7] https://roanoke.com/news/local/business/article_720bb1fb-6d4b-43be-b215-ffefad939126.html

[8] Good Jobs First, Violation Tracker Current Parent Company Summary, Williams Companies, available at https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/?parent=williams-companies&order=primary_offense&sort=.

[9] Miller Cochran, Southgate and SSEP Cumulative Impacts 1-3 (May 27, 2025)

[10] 2-5. 133 See, e.g., SSEP 401 Application, at 91, 92. 134 SSEP 401 Application, 93-104. 135 RDE report, at 1. 136 See also Lévesque, L.M. & Dubé, M.G., Review of the effects on in-stream pipeline crossing construction on aquatic ecosystems and examination of Canadian methodologies for impact assessment, 132 ENVTL. MONITORING & ASSESSMENT 406–07 (2007)

[11] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F7S1eYZNOHPJjaO8LbV0eBCrEPvg8ihJ/view?usp=sharing

[12] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A3p18SyRCvjEj76UZb4asSXMa_hyXO5C/view?usp=drive_link",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-demands-answers-cbp-operations-charlotte,Rep. Adams Demands Answers on CBP Operations in Charlotte,2025-11-25,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem demanding answers for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s (CBP) disturbing actions in Charlotte during the agency’s “Operation Charlotte’s Web.” This is the second letter Rep. Adams sent to DHS surrounding their immigration operations in Charlotte. On Friday, November 14, Rep. Adams sent a previous letter to DHS Sec. Kristi Noem and CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott raising concern over the impact CBP operations will have on the Charlotte community.

In her letter, Rep. Adams addressed the troubling operations of federal agents since launching their campaign in Charlotte: “Since November 15, 2025, agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have carried out what can only be described as a campaign of terror. Although this operation has been cited as targeting “criminal illegal aliens,” media reports indicate that only a small portion of those arrested have been classified as criminals. While DHS has yet to provide Congress or state and local officials with up-to-date information on these arrests, media sources have shared that more than 370 people have been arrested to date. The lack of transparency surrounding these detainments is deeply troubling, especially given reports of unjust arrests involving individuals with lawful presence in the United States.”

The letter continued by calling attention to the extreme, brutal tactics levied by immigration officials in Charlotte: “[W]e have witnessed cases of federal agents using or threatening to use excessive force against detainees and bystanders, as well as engaging in severe racial profiling. In a widely circulating video, border patrol agents were shown smashing the car window of a U.S. citizen born in Honduras, throwing him to the glass-covered ground, and detaining him after he had already identified himself as a U.S. citizen. Reports also indicate that agents have conducted arrests at integral community spaces, including places of worship, sparking tremendous fear throughout our communities.”

Rep. Adams continued by stressing the economic harm CBP’s operation has caused for Charlotte local businesses: “Because of the paralyzing fear caused by this operation, several small businesses—whose customer bases and workforces include immigrant community members—temporarily closed due to the sharp drop in customers and fear that their businesses will be subject to CBP raids if their doors remained open. The economic consequences for both Charlotte and North Carolina will be severe, as small businesses serve as one of the primary pillars of our economy.”

Rep. Adams also emphasized the impact CBP’s operation has caused for Charlotte-Mecklenburg children, impacting their academic success: “On Monday, November 17, more than 30,000 students, roughly 20% of enrolled students, in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, were reported absent.Important academic activities, including after-school programming, are being disrupted as our students, teachers, and school staff are being traumatized by this operation.”

The letter addressed the operation’s cost to taxpayers at a time when the average American is struggling to make ends meet: “I am further concerned about the presumed excessive cost of this unnecessary operation—a cost borne by American taxpayers—despite the absence of transparent information detailing how this operation was funded. The American people deserve to know where their tax dollars were spent and why they were allocated to support a discriminatory and harmful operation rather than toward initiatives that would actually improve public safety.”

The letter concluded by saying, “This campaign of terror will have long-term and devastating effects on the Charlotte community, and North Carolina broadly. Any operation of this scale requires full transparency regarding the status of those detained, the cost of the operation, the policies governing agents’ actions, and the legal authority underpinning this raid.”

Rep. Adams called for a response to the questions listed by December 5, 2025.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-davis-completes-third-annual-pies-thanks-22-county-tour,Congressman Davis Completes Third Annual “Pies of Thanks” with 22-County Tour,2025-11-25,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) spent Monday on the road, thanking first responders across North Carolina’s First Congressional District as part of his third annual “Pies of Thanks” tour. Covering all 22 counties, Davis delivered holiday pies and personal gratitude to the men and women who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

“Thanksgiving is a time to pause and recognize the everyday heroes who rarely get a day off,” said Congressman Davis. “Our first responders and 911 telecommunicators are the backbone of public safety and healthcare in eastern North Carolina. Their commitment, especially during the holidays, deserves our deepest appreciation.”

The “Pies of Thanks” tour served as a districtwide gesture of gratitude, offering a simple but heartfelt reminder that eastern North Carolinians value the dedication of those who answer the call at all hours. Congressman Davis hand-delivered pies at each stop, using the gesture to honor law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services professionals, and public safety telecommunicators.

The day began at 6:00 A.M. at the Greene County Operations Center in Snow Hill, NC, before continuing through Lenoir, Wayne, Wilson, Edgecombe, Nash, Granville, Vance, Warren, Halifax, Northampton, Hertford, Gates, Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden, Currituck, Tyrrell, Washington, Bertie, and Martin counties.

The tour concluded at the Martin County Communications Center in Williamston, where Congressman Davis delivered the final pie of the day, closing out a tradition that has quickly become a meaningful symbol of appreciation across the district.

Images from all tour stops are availableHERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-celebrates-north-carolina-grown-turkeys-annual-white,Congressman Don Davis Celebrates North Carolina-Grown Turkeys at Annual White House Thanksgiving Tradition,2025-11-25,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) celebrates North Carolina’s proud role in one of our nation’s most time-honored holiday customs: the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House. 2025’s distinguished birds, Gobble and Waddle, were born in Wayne County and raised by Butterball contract grower Travis Pittman and his family in Kenly, North Carolina.

“These turkeys represent the very best of eastern North Carolina - hard work, family, and the deep agricultural tradition that helps feed our nation,” said Congressman Davis. “From our farmers and producers, to the folks who work year-round to bring food to the table, this moment is a celebration of their dedication. Eastern North Carolina is proud to help carry on this uniquely American tradition.”

Gobble and Waddle received their official Thanksgiving pardons during the annual ceremony at the White House before heading back home to North Carolina. The Pittman family - Travis, his wife Amanda, and their young son Carter - raised and prepared the turkeys for their national debut, ensuring they were comfortable with people, cameras, and the excitement of the ceremony.

After their time in Washington, the turkeys will retire under the expert care of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science at North Carolina State University, where they will serve as agricultural education ambassadors and highlight North Carolina’s leadership as the nation’s second-largest turkey-producing state.

“The story of Gobble and Waddle reminds us that Thanksgiving is about gratitude for the farmers, workers, and communities who make all this possible,” said Congressman Davis. “Eastern North Carolina is proud to play such an important role in feeding families across America.”

The National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation dates back to President Harry Truman in 1947 and continues today as a cherished American tradition celebrated across administrations.

More images of Gooble and Waddle can be found HERE.

Congressman Davis serves on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, where he is the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-foushee-cautions-against-plan-to-relocate-historic-duke-nccu-army-rotc-program,Rep. Foushee Cautions Against Plan to Relocate Historic Duke-NCCU Army ROTC Program,2025-11-24,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (November 24, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to United States Army Brigadier General Maurice Barnett cautioning against the reclassification of the Bull City Battalion, a joint Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program between Duke University and North Carolina Central University.

The Bull City Battalion has been hosted at Duke University since 1982, where it was previously known as the Blue Devil Eagle Battalion. A recent proposal seeks to reclassify this program as an extension of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, fundamentally altering its structure and leadership. Under this proposed reclassification, the host institution would shift from Duke University to UNC Chapel Hill. This change would result in the removal of Duke University’s Professor of Military Science position along with other civilian staff positions currently based at Duke.

Congresswoman Foushee raises concerns about the impact this reclassification would have on NCCU cadets. She notes that “the new structure doubles travel time and distance to the host institution, creating clear logistical and financial burdens.” Furthermore, the Congresswoman warns that “the loss of local administrative and instructional presence risks diminished participation, higher attrition, and a smaller pool of future officers from one of the Army’s most effective and diverse commissioning pipelines.”

Congresswoman Foushee also raises concerns about losing the distinct strengths that Duke and NCCU bring to cadet development. She emphasizes Duke’s leadership in defense research and national security, while highlighting NCCU’s historic role as an HBCU in cultivating officer talent that reflects the nation’s diversity and strengthens its military leadership.

The letter urges Cadet Command to reconsider this reclassification or, at minimum, conduct a comprehensive impact review before proceeding. To complete a sufficient review, Congresswoman Foushee maintains that it must evaluate critical outcomes including officer production rates, diversity, recruiting sustainability, and cost efficiency to determine whether reclassification serves the Army’s mission and interests.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/adams-welch-introduce-bill-improve-agriculture-loan-process-farmers,"Adams, Welch Introduce Bill to Improve Agriculture Loan Process for Farmers, Ranchers",2025-11-21,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the Fair Credit for Farmers Act to strengthen financial security for agriculture producers. The bill improves access and accountability for the farm loan services offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and strengthens the borrower rights of the farmers and ranchers who provide our food, feed, and fiber.

“The Fair Credit for Farmers Act offers relief to our small, mid-sized, and family farms, allowing them to compete with the growing corporate consolidation of agriculture,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Small-scale farmers are the backbone of North Carolina’s economy but falling commodity prices, the impacts of climate change, and the Trump trade war are making it harder for these farms to stay in business. My bill reforms FSA loans, making it easier for farmers to get farm credit and removing harmful barriers that have prevented underserved farmers from receiving the support they deserve.”

“Vermont farmers are facing challenges at every turn, from brutal flooding and drought to shifting markets and rising costs caused by Trump’s reckless economic policies. Those hardships are made worse when farmers have nowhere to turn to absorb losses without risking their farms. Working to eliminate financial barriers and expand access to FSA loans is essential to ensuring farmers facing hardship can get help when they need it most,” said Senator Welch. “Our bill will reform FSA loans to better meet the needs of farmers in Vermont, North Carolina, and across the country.”

“Independent farmers and ranchers are facing extreme, often unpredictable financial challenges, including the highest level of farm debt in history. Improving transparency and fair access to the public loans offered by FSA must be a top priority to support the hard-working farmers that put food on our tables. The improvements made through the Fair Credit for Farmers Act will support farmers in confidently sustaining and growing their businesses, and their ability to remain resilient against the unique challenges of farming,” said the National Family Farm Coalition.

""Farmers are navigating all types of uncertainty right now – whether that’s fluctuating costs and prices, changes at USDA, or increasingly frequent weather disasters. Farmers need FSA to be a lender where they can have a fair shot at accessing credit that makes sense for their businesses, and who will work with them when they hit hard times. The Fair Credit for Farmers Act directly addresses many of the barriers we’ve seen farmers encounter as we work with them to navigate those crises,” said Margaret Krome-Lukens, RAFI Policy Co-Director.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-condemns-inhumane-border-patrol-operations-agency-leaves,Rep. Adams Condemns ‘Inhumane’ Border Patrol Operations as Agency Leaves Charlotte,2025-11-20,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement condemning the cruel and inhumane practices of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) as the agency concludes their campaign of terror against the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.

“Border Patrol’s operation in Charlotte-Mecklenburg was an inhumane and unnecessary campaign of terror that disrupted the lives of our entire community. Students stayed home from school, employees missed work, and businesses closed their doors to keep their employees and customers safe,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Charlotte never caved to their cruelty and fear. Citizens instead packed churches for training to empower themselves to respond to Border Patrol agents, parents banded together to safely get children to school, and business owners patrolled the streets to protect their neighbors. I’m grateful for the community’s efforts and am proud that Charlotte will always be a place that stands up for one another.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-foushee-calls-on-usps-to-explain-ongoing-carrier-vehicle-safety-crisis,Rep. Foushee Calls on USPS to Explain Ongoing Carrier Vehicle Safety Crisis,2025-11-20,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (November 20, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to Jim Cari, Government Relations Representative for the United States Postal Service (USPS) in North Carolina, demanding answers about the ongoing safety crisis involving the deteriorating Long Life Vehicle (LLV) fleet and pressing for specifics on how the agency plans to tackle the overwhelming repair backlog.

Sounding the alarm on LLV breakdowns, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee described the myriads of mechanical failures, including rods exploding through engine blocks, vehicles struggling to start, and delayed acceleration that endangers every driver on the road. She also highlighted how the lack of air conditioning and broken fans expose carriers to extreme risk, with interior temperatures exceeding 130 degrees.

“When vehicles are sidelined for weeks or months awaiting service, routes are left to be operated short-staffed. The alternative of keeping vehicles on the road despite unresolved problems jeopardizes both employee safety and timely delivery,” wrote Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “This cycle of delay and danger places strain on the workforce and undermines public confidence in reliable postal service.”

The letter requests that the United States Postal Service provide the American public with a clear plan for addressing urgent safety concerns and outline specific actions to clear the mounting repair backlog. This marks Congresswoman Foushee’s second intervention in two months. She previously pressed Oshkosh Defense for answers about significant production delays of Next Generation Electric Delivery Vehicles, the modern replacements designed to phase out the aging LLV fleet. With those new vehicles still delayed, carriers are forced to continue driving LLVs that deteriorate by the day.

The full text of the letter can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-foushee-mackenzie-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-military-families,"Reps. Foushee, Mackenzie Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Military Families",2025-11-19,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (November 19, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) introduced the Military Family Diaper Assistance Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing access to diapers for military families facing financial strain. The bill would establish a pilot program connecting community diaper banks with military installations to provide affordable diapers and diapering supplies to families in need of assistance.

“Our servicemembers sacrifice so much for our country each day, and they should never be put in the position of choosing between buying diapers and buying groceries or other necessities,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “When military families face that kind of financial pressure, it affects not only their well-being but also our military readiness. This bipartisan legislation will help close the gap for countless families in need and ensure they have reliable access to the essential supplies their children depend on.”

“The last thing that working parents in our armed forces should have to worry about is access to diapers,” said Congressman Ryan Mackenzie. “Military families already have a tough job — balancing the demands of parenthood with the responsibility of protecting our nation. That’s why the Military Family Diaper Assistance Act helps to reduce diaper costs for parents in our armed forces and free them up to focus on the mission.”

A survey of military families with young children conducted by the Diaper Bank of North Carolina found that 91.5% of recipients worry about how they will afford diapers. The survey also found that military families are often being confronted with an impossible choice between buying diapers or other essential items like food, clothing, and other hygienic essentials like soap, toilet paper, and toothpaste.

By removing a significant financial stressor for military families, the Military Family Diaper Assistance Act aims to allow servicemembers to concentrate on their duties without the burden of worrying about whether they can afford diapers for their children.

Specifically, the Military Family Diaper Assistance Act will:

Direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program connecting military installations with community diaper banks to provide diapers and diapering supplies to eligible military families.

Leverage local diaper banks as partners, linking them with central distribution hubs on military bases to deliver supplies alongside other family support services.

Ensure participating diaper banks meet key standards, including nonprofit status, membership in the National Diaper Bank Network, and at least five years of experience distributing diapers at no cost.

Strengthen data collection and evaluation through engagement with the National Diaper Bank Network, which would provide technical assistance and help assess program effectiveness.

The Military Family Diaper Assistance Act is endorsed by: Children’s HealthWatch, the Diaper Bank of North Carolina, First Focus, Kimberly-Clark, MomsRising, the National Diaper Bank Network, the U.S. House Democratic Women's Caucus, and ZERO to THREE.

“Nationally, nearly half of young families struggle to afford diapers, according to The NDBN Diaper Check. The rate may be even higher among military families, often stationed far from supportive family and friends. Many diaper banks already partner with military bases to help fill that gap. The Military Family Diaper Assistance Act would strengthen and expand the reach of diaper banks and connect more military families with the basic necessities they require to thrive,” said Joanne Samuel Goldblum, CEO of the National Diaper Bank Network.

""For more than twelve years, the Diaper Bank of North Carolina has proudly served thousands of military families stationed across our state. We’ve seen firsthand the unique challenges faced by service members and their children when basic needs like diapers are out of reach. We’re honored that our research and data helped inform this important legislation, and we are thrilled to see a pilot program that recognizes the vital role basic needs banks play in supporting military readiness and family well-being. It’s time we take real action to ensure that no military family has to struggle to meet their babies’ most basic needs. We applaud Congress and the Department of Defense for moving this forward,” said Michelle Schaefer-Old, CEO and Founder of the Diaper Bank of North Carolina.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-votes-release-epstein-files,Rep. Adams Votes to Release Epstein Files,2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on her vote for H.R.4405, the “Epstein Files Transparency Act”, which requires the Department of Justice to publish all unclassified materials related to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.

“The victims of Jeffrey Epstein, their families, and the American people deserve to know the whole truth about Epstein’s heinous crimes,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Our legal system is based on transparency and accountability, and justice cannot be served in darkness. The “Epstein Files Transparency Act” is an important step to answering the questions our country has on the Epstein investigation, and I was proud to vote for their release.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-foushees-statement-on-border-patrol-and-ice-in-north-carolina,Rep. Foushee’s Statement on Border Patrol and ICE in North Carolina,2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (November 18, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement condemning the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s deployment of agents in North Carolina.

“I am outraged by the continued and expanding deployment of U.S. Border Patrol and ICE agents in North Carolina. Our cities are not border cities, and our state is not a war zone. What is happening in our state, and many others across the country, is completely unconscionable. Yet, the Trump Administration has chosen to initiate policies designed to instill fear, undermine due process, and disproportionately target Black, Brown, and immigrant residents. These aggressive operations conducted with unmarked vehicles, masked agents, paramilitary tactics, and warrantless detentions constitute a deliberate form of racial profiling and intimidation that has no place in our communities.

“This is a profound abuse of power, a violation of civil rights, and a stain on our democracy. I call upon federal authorities to cease these operations immediately and demand full investigations into every allegation of racial profiling and abuse. I stand firmly with our immigrant communities and will do everything in my power to hold the Trump Administration accountable for their oppressive and cruel actions.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/11/congresswoman-ross-votes-to-release-epstein-files,Congresswoman Ross Votes to Release Epstein Files,2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on voting to release the Epstein Files:

“After months of delays orchestrated by Donald Trump and his enablers in Congress, the House has finally voted to force the release of the Epstein files – finally giving the public a chance to see the truth. This should have happened a long time ago.

“In September, I met with several survivors of Epstein’s abuse. I listened as they described the pain they have carried for years and how powerful people ignored their calls for justice. No one with an ounce of integrity can sit across from these brave women, hear what they went through, and accept more secrecy. Their courage made it even more obvious that transparency is the only path forward.

“During his campaign, Donald Trump promised that he would release the files. He has the power to do that today – without the need for congressional action. We will not rest while he refuses to release the files and continues to protect the wealthy and the powerful.

“With this vote, we are one step closer to accountability, justice, and truth.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-dhss-deployment-border-patrol-ice-charlotte,Rep. Adams on DHS’s Deployment of Border Patrol & ICE to Charlotte,2025-11-13,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"CHARLOTTE, NC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) plans to deploy U.S. Border Patrol and ICE agents to Charlotte.

“I am extremely concerned about the deployment of U.S. Border Patrol and ICE agents to Charlotte,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Charlotte’s immigrant community is a proud part of the Queen City, and I will not stand by and watch my constituents be intimidated or harassed. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and what we have seen border patrol and ICE agents do in places like Chicago and Los Angeles—using excessive force in their operations and tear gassing peaceful protestors—threatens the wellbeing of the communities they enter. Those tactics and values have no place in the City of Charlotte or Mecklenburg County.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-rejects-cr-over-republican-healthcare-failure-inclusion,"Rep. Adams Rejects CR Over Republican Healthcare Failure, Inclusion of Senator Payouts",2025-11-12,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on her vote against the Republican Continuing Resolution (CR) which failed to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, leaving 88,000 12th District residents without access to affordable health care in 2026. The CR also includes millions of taxpayer dollars to fund payouts to eight Republican Senators.

“I voted against the Continuing Resolution because I cannot support a CR that fails to address the Republican healthcare crisis, and one that gives millions of taxpayer dollars in payouts to their colleagues,” said Congresswoman Adams. “My constituents are struggling to afford healthcare, food, and to make rent. They have suffered under the weight of this administration's poor economic policies and now 88,000 of my constituents are facing skyrocketing premiums next year without the ACA tax credits. My priorities have always been lowering costs for them. My promise to you remains the same—I will continue to fight to make your life more affordable because working hard is not enough if you don't make enough.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-statement-voting-end-government-shutdown,Congressman Don Davis’ Statement on Voting to End the Government Shutdown,2025-11-12,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement after he voted to reopen the government by a bipartisan margin of 222-209. The Senate amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, a funding measure that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, providing temporary funding to all federal agencies through January 30, 2026, and full-year funding for the Departments of Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, and the Legislative Branch, through September 30, 2026 will head to the President’s desk for his signature.

“Families in eastern North Carolina must remain the priority, which is why I initially voted against the original continuing resolution in the hopes of sincere discussions on extending the ACA premium tax credits. An increasing number of families have shared with me that they have been suffering daily over the past 49 days and 15 rounds of votes in the Senate, as many families in North Carolina’s First Congressional District are dealing with high costs and limited resources.

“Support for our military families, veterans, farmers, and those in need is now included in the updated continuing resolution. To support my constituents, alleviate the suffering of our families as the holidays approach, and bring vital resources to eastern North Carolina, I voted to reopen the government. While some Washington politicians from both parties have failed rural communities, the battle for healthcare is not over,” said Congressman Don Davis.

Since the government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, Congressman Davis has helped lead efforts to ensure any agreement to reopen the government included an extension of the Community Health Center (CHC) fund and the National Flood Insurance Program.

Legislative Highlights:

Congressman Davis successfully secured over $48 million across eight community project funding priorities within this appropriations bill:

$41 million for a new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance complex at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

$1.015 million for the Town of Whitakers, NC Community Center Project in Whitakers, North Carolina.

$1 million for the Gates County, NC Community Center in Gates, NC.

$1 million for the Bertie County Fire Department Critical Equipment Upgrades in Windsor, NC.

$1 million for the Town of Williamston, North Carolina Critical Fire Ladder Truck Project in Williamston, NC.

$1 million for the Bertie County, NC Emergency 911 Center, in Windsor, NC.

$1 million for the Town of Plymouth, NC Emergency Public Health & Safety Facility Upgrades Project.

$1.015 million for the Greene County, NC Senior Center of Excellence Project in Snow Hill, North Carolina.

Extends both the Community Health Centers Fund and National Flood Insurance Program.

Extends the 2018 Farm Bill through FY2026 to ensure continuity of farm, nutrition, and conservation programs.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations:

$26.65 billion in discretionary funding

Rural Development:

$4.1 billion to support rural development programs across the U.S.

Increases rural rental assistance to $1.715 billion and boosts Section 502 housing loans by $284 million to expand homeownership

$1 billion for Single-Family Housing direct loans and $25 billion for the guaranteed Single-Family Housing loans.

$1.4 billion to prioritize revitalization of aging water and wastewater infrastructure through grants and loans.

$1.8 billion in grants and loans for rural business and industry programs to promote economic growth.

$109 million for rural broadband grants and loans aimed at the nation’s most hard-to-reach areas.

Farm Service Agency (FSA):

$1.4 billion for the FSA to provide local support for our nation’s farmers and ranchers.

Agriculture Research:

$3.8 billion for agricultural research programs, including $1.8 billion for the Agricultural Research Service and $1.7 billion for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS):

$211 million for AMS to facilitate the marketing of U.S. agricultural products, both domestically and internationally, support domestic commodity purchase programs to support our agricultural producers, and provide market data to help producers make informed business decisions.

Fully funds the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) at $8.2 billion.

Restarts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments, school meals, and Summer EBT programs for families nationwide.

Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations:

$153.3 billion in discretionary funding.

$19.7 billion for military construction projects, including upgrades to housing, base infrastructure, and readiness facilities for servicemembers and their families.

Supports veterans’ health care, homelessness prevention, and mental health services.

Invests in VA health care, $49.8 billion in toxic exposure care under the PACT Act, and $3.5 billion to prevent veteran homelessness

Provides $945 million for medical and prosthetics research and $5.9 billion for modernizing VA technology systems

Strengthens oversight of VA’s electronic health record rollout with new performance and safety requirements

Approves additional oversight resources to improve efficiency within the Department of Veterans Affairs and ensure timely delivery of care and benefits.

Legislative Branch Appropriations:

The Legislative Branch appropriations provide:

$7.3 billion in total funding, ensuring continued support for congressional operations, security, and constituent services.

Increased funding for Capitol Police programs, reflecting the growing need for safety and threat mitigation and continued investment in Capitol complex maintenance, modernization, and staff support services.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-foushee-votes-against-republican-continuing-resolution,Rep. Foushee Votes Against Republican Continuing Resolution,2025-11-12,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (November 12, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.

“Today, I made the decision to vote against the Republican Continuing Resolution because it fails to address the rising cost of living and the escalating healthcare crisis our nation is facing. In my district, where more than 10,000 federal workers have endured the uncertainty of the longest shutdown in American history, constituents are demanding that Congress protect federal jobs, safeguard vital programs, and ensure affordable healthcare for all. This legislation falls short and neglects the needs of hardworking Americans.

“While I am relieved that millions of families who rely on SNAP and WIC will finally receive their overdue benefits to help put food on the table, Trump’s continued efforts to use these families as bargaining chips have been deplorable. Congress must pass long-term funding bills that responsibly fund our government and prevent politicians from using the most vulnerable members of our communities as political pawns.

“Healthcare is a right, and every American deserves access to affordable, high-quality care. I will continue to fight in every way possible to lower everyday costs and expand access to healthcare. Any budget proposal that ignores this, like the one we voted on today, is simply insufficient.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/11/congresswoman-ross-votes-against-republican-government-funding-plan,Congresswoman Ross Votes Against Republican Government Funding Plan,2025-11-12,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted against Republicans’ government funding plan that fails to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits:

“Since day one of this corrupt administration, Republicans have taken a sledgehammer to our state’s health care system and steadfastly refused to negotiate with Democrats on funding the federal government.

“Instead of working across the aisle to bring down skyrocketing insurance premiums, they plunged our country into a devastating shutdown and unleashed chaos on our people. Donald Trump and his allies in Congress treated vulnerable Americans like political pawns, firing federal workers and forcing families to hungry. Over the past 43 days, Trump has repeatedly used cruelty as a weapon to get what he wanted.

“As I’ve traveled around Wake County during the shutdown, the number one issue I heard about was health insurance becoming completely unaffordable for North Carolina families. In January, more than 22 million Americans will be paying hundreds, if not thousands, more for coverage every single month. Yet, the bill approved by the House tonight does nothing to bring down health care costs for people in our state.

“Democrats are ready and willing to work in a bipartisan way to address the health care affordability crisis in America. If Republicans fail to extend ACA tax credits before the end of the year, they alone own the consequences.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-democrats-raise-concerns-over-education-department-capacity,"Rep. Adams, Democrats Raise Concerns Over Education Department Capacity During Shutdown",2025-11-07,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Ranking Member of the House Education Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, led a letter signed by 22 House Democrats to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought raising concerns over the Education Department’s capacity, timelines, and follow-through during the government shutdown.

In the letter, lawmakers raised concerns over the shutdown’s impact on the government, which has already faced major operational issues in 2025: “The [Education] Department has gone forward with another round of layoffs during the shutdown… Our Committee recently sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget outlining concerns about staffing losses across the Department, including in civil rights, K-12, and special education offices. This letter follows up specifically on [the Office of Postsecondary Education], which is now operating with limited capacity. Those cuts are already being felt by students, borrowers, and colleges.”

The letter emphasized how implementing provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will require significant staff capacity and resources now threatened by shortages, saying, “The Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee is working through new repayment rules, loan caps, and phaseouts that affect tens of millions of borrowers. The committee met with limited public input at the close of each day and without a dedicated civil rights voice at the table. The Department has said it plans to publish proposed rules later this year and move quickly. That work will require adequate staff, clear guidance, and reliable operations, not just at FSA, as well as clear communication with borrowers and institutions.”

Lawmakers questioned whether cuts leave the Department able to meet its obligations: “Taken together, these developments raise questions about the Department’s capacity to meet its Congressionally-mandated responsibilities. Who is handling grants, rulemaking, and stakeholder engagement at OPE? Who is staffing the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) and its compliance reviews? Who is processing borrower cases at FSA while new repayment rules are being written? If the Department intends to meet its legal duties on time, Congress needs to see the plan and staffing behind it.”

The lawmakers are calling for a response from the Department by Friday, November 14, addressing the concerns outlined in the letter, including a list of staffing cuts and the Department’s updated shutdown contingency plan.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/foushee-ross-adams-and-davis-reintroduce-legislation-to-increase-congressional-redistricting-transparency-and-accountability,"Foushee, Ross, Adams, and Davis, Reintroduce Legislation to Increase Congressional Redistricting Transparency and Accountability",2025-11-04,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (November 4, 2025) — Today, U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Don Davis (NC-01) reintroduced the Redistricting Transparency and Accountability Act in response to the North Carolina General Assembly’s latest partisan redistricting plan. Last month, Republican lawmakers pushed through a new congressional map designed to give their party an additional seat and deny fair representation to Eastern North Carolina.

Among other necessary reforms, the legislation would establish extensive opportunities for public input in redistricting decisions, require disclosures regarding individuals and groups that participate in the map-drawing process, and designate criteria to ensure transparency in mapmaking—including the publication of criteria used to draw maps and analysis of how any proposed map would impact certain diverse populations.

“Now more than ever, hyper-partisan state legislatures across the country are attempting to manipulate voting maps to rig our nation’s elections. This diluting of the voices of voters disenfranchises thousands of Americans and violates the values that this nation was built on,” said Congresswoman Foushee. “North Carolinians are all too familiar with partisan maps, and our state deserves better. I’m proud to join the North Carolina Democratic delegation in reintroducing this piece of legislation to hold state legislatures accountable while increasing transparency and providing opportunities for the public to be involved in the redistricting process.”

“North Carolina is a purple state through and through, but for more than a decade, Republicans in the General Assembly have sought to maximize their power by silencing North Carolina voters, repeatedly blocking every effort to institute fair maps and equal representation,” said Congresswoman Ross. “They are scared they cannot win elections in our state, so they want to rig the game instead. That’s why we are introducing this bill – to send a clear signal that North Carolinians deserve maps that are drawn with accountability, fairness, and public input.”

“I am proud to join Congresswoman Ross and the North Carolina Democratic delegation in introducing the Redistricting Transparency and Accountability Act because the people, not politicians, should pick who represents them in office,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have shown they will lock the voices, votes, and values of their constituents out of the redistricting process to further rig our democracy in their favor. North Carolinians deserve transparency, fairness, and accountability in the redistricting process and this bill is an important step to ensuring our elections remain free and fair.""

“While eastern North Carolinians are trying to make ends meet and provide for their families, politicians are focused on redrawing congressional maps for partisan gain,” said Congressman Davis. “We must ensure maximum transparency and public input in redistricting efforts, to ensure state governments are not taking power away from the people, where it belongs.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/11/ross-adams-davis-and-foushee-reintroduce-legislation-to-increase-congressional-redistricting-transparency-and-accountability,"Ross, Adams, Davis, and Foushee Reintroduce Legislation to Increase Congressional Redistricting Transparency and Accountability",2025-11-04,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), joined by Representatives Alma Adams (NC-12), Don Davis (NC-01), and Valerie Foushee (NC-04), reintroduced the Redistricting Transparency and Accountability Act in response to the North Carolina General Assembly’s latest partisan redistricting plan. Last month, Republican lawmakers pushed through a new congressional map designed to give their party an additional seat and deny fair representation to Eastern North Carolina.

Among other necessary reforms, the legislation would establish extensive opportunities for public input in redistricting decisions, require disclosures regarding individuals and groups that participate in the map-drawing process, and designate criteria to ensure transparency in mapmaking—including the publication of criteria used to draw maps and analysis of how any proposed map would impact certain diverse populations.

“North Carolina is a purple state through and through, but for more than a decade, Republicans in the General Assembly have sought to maximize their power by silencing North Carolina voters, repeatedly blocking every effort to institute fair maps and equal representation,” said Congresswoman Ross. “They are scared they cannot win elections in our state, so they want to rig the game instead. That’s why we are introducing this bill – to send a clear signal that North Carolinians deserve maps that are drawn with accountability, fairness, and public input.”

“I am proud to join Congresswoman Ross and the North Carolina Democratic delegation in introducing the Redistricting Transparency and Accountability Act because the people, not politicians, should pick who represents them in office,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have shown they will lock the voices, votes, and values of their constituents out of the redistricting process to further rig our democracy in their favor. North Carolinians deserve transparency, fairness, and accountability in the redistricting process and this bill is an important step to ensuring our elections remain free and fair.""

“While eastern North Carolinians are trying to make ends meet and provide for their families, politicians are focused on redrawing congressional maps for partisan gain,” said Congressman Davis. “We must ensure maximum transparency and public input in redistricting efforts, to ensure state governments are not taking power away from the people, where it belongs.”

“Now more than ever, hyper-partisan state legislatures across the country are attempting to manipulate voting maps to rig our nation’s elections. This diluting of the voices of voters disenfranchises thousands of Americans and violates the values that this nation was built on,” said Congresswoman Foushee. “North Carolinians are all too familiar with partisan maps, and our state deserves better. I’m proud to join the North Carolina Democratic delegation in reintroducing this piece of legislation to hold state legislatures accountable while increasing transparency and providing opportunities for the public to be involved in the redistricting process.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-joins-food-bank-staff-usda-withholds-snap-14-million-north,Rep. Adams Joins Food Bank Staff as the USDA Withholds SNAP from 1.4 Million North Carolinians,2025-11-03,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"CHARLOTTE, NC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, joined Nourish Up and Second Harvest Food Bank to distribute food to Charlotte-Mecklenburg families at this week’s Pop Up Food Share event held at the Stratford-Richardson YMCA in Charlotte. Rep. Adams handed out food and spoke with attendees about their experiences with food security in the 12th District.

Rep. Adams helped distribute food at a time when the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress are stripping food assistance from Americans. Despite Congress allocating funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) contingency fund which can cover funding lapses in SNAP, the USDA has refused to use it, rather choosing to take SNAP benefits away from 1.4 million North Carolinians, including 34,000 households in the 12th District.

“The Trump administration is choosing to withhold food from our most vulnerable so they can weaponize people’s pain—their choice is to let America go hungry,” said Congresswoman Adams. “I’m grateful that our food banks are stepping up to feed our community during this pivotal time, but they shouldn’t have to. Congress already allocated billions that can be used immediately to provide SNAP benefits, and legally, the courts have ruled they have to use it. It’s time for the administration to do its job, administer SNAP benefits, and end the pain being inflicted on American families.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/10/congresswoman-ross-statement-on-looming-snap-funding-suspension,Congresswoman Ross Statement on Looming SNAP Funding Suspension,2025-10-31,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Raleigh, N.C. — Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement as SNAP funding is set to run out tomorrow due to the ongoing federal shutdown:

“Tomorrow, 1.4 million North Carolinians and more than 42 million Americans could lose the federal support they depend on to put food on their kitchen tables. This includes millions of children, the elderly, veterans, those with disabilities, and many of our most vulnerable neighbors here in the Triangle.

“Donald Trump is shamefully refusing to use his executive powers in the way Congress authorized to ensure SNAP is funded during the shutdown. He and his Republican allies have seen this moment coming for 31 days, and not once have they sat down with Democrats to find a path out of this situation. They control the federal government, and they have the power to end this harmful shutdown and ensure children and families across North Carolina have healthy food to eat.

“I once again call on President Trump and the Republican congressional leadership to come to the table and negotiate an end to the shutdown that preserves access to healthcare and nutrition assistance. The people of North Carolina deserve real leadership not endless political games.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/nc-congressional-democrats-call-usda-fund-snap-benefits-november,NC Congressional Democrats Call on USDA to Fund SNAP Benefits in November,2025-10-30,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, North Carolina Representatives Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Don Davis (NC-01) led a letter calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to use “all available contingency funds and statutory transfer authority” to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) through November.

On Friday, October 24, the USDA announced they would not administer SNAP benefits in November due to the government shutdown despite Congress having already allocated $5-6 billion in SNAP contingency funds which the department can access for this purpose.

In the letter, lawmakers outlined the importance of SNAP and WIC, saying, “SNAP and WIC are among the most effective evidence-based programs our nation has to combat hunger and promote nutrition. They ensure low-income families, children, and older adults can access nutritious foods essential for their well-being. These programs not only reduce hunger but also yield measurable benefits for maternal and child health, improve birth outcomes, and lower long-term healthcare costs.”

The letter highlighted how important food security programs are as grocery prices continue to rise in the United States: “The Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows that food-at-home prices remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, rising faster than overall inflation and squeezing household budgets even further. Millions of Americans—especially those living paycheck to paycheck—cannot absorb a disruption to these critical programs.”

Lawmakers emphasized that North Carolina households and families rely on these benefits to put food on the table: “In North Carolina alone, over 1.4 million residents rely on SNAP to help put food on the table each month. This includes more than 600,000 children, 159,000 older adults, and 46,000 veterans—individuals who have served our country and now depend on these benefits for basic sustenance. WIC, likewise, provides essential support for mothers, infants, and children, ensuring access to nutritious foods and health services that foster strong starts in life. In North Carolina, 49%, nearly half, of infants born in the state participate in WIC, and 237,656 women, infants, and children rely on the program each month.”

In addition to food security, the letter stressed the economic impact of SNAP, especially to grocers and farmers: “In fiscal year 2024 alone, nearly $3 billion in SNAP benefits and $165.5 million in WIC benefits were redeemed at North Carolina retailers—an economic lifeline that sustains businesses and strengthens local economies… Many of the state farmers’ markets accept SNAP and WIC benefits, enabling families to purchase fresh, locally grown produce directly from the producers. When these programs lapse or funding is delayed, the effects ripple through our rural communities: families lose access to nutritious food, and farmers lose a dependable source of income.”

Lawmakers concluded by saying, “Given the urgency of the situation, we strongly urge the USDA to deploy all available contingency and reserve funds to continue SNAP and WIC operations in November and utilize statutory transfer authority to prevent any disruption in benefits during a government shutdown.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/10/ross-kiley-lead-lawmakers-in-opposing-commerce-proposal-to-tax-patent-holders,"Ross, Kiley Lead Lawmakers in Opposing Commerce Proposal to Tax Patent Holders",2025-10-30,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Kevin Kiley (CA-06), members of the House Judiciary Committee, led their colleagues in expressing their serious concerns about the Department of Commerce’s reported plans to impose valuation-based fees on patent holders. From the Research Triangle to California, the American patent system has been a key driver of economic success and the nation’s global competitiveness. Taxes on patents would limit growth and disproportionately harm startups and small businesses.

The lawmakers argued that this new fee proposal would deter participation in the patent system and potentially drive innovators towards our global competitors.

They wrote, “This move would further hinder collaboration and slow technological progress. At a time when global competitors are enhancing their intellectual property frameworks to attract talent and investment, the United States must not adopt policies that weaken its own. A valuation-based patent fee model would increase the cost of innovation, undermine efforts to reshore manufacturing, and conflict with the administration’s stated goals of strengthening American industry and technological leadership.”

Additionally, the lawmakers argued that this policy will harm newer and smaller American innovators, who frequently rely on patents as their primary assets to attract investment and drive research and development.

They wrote, “In fields like semiconductors and biotech, early-stage companies often operate without revenue for years, focusing instead on advancing groundbreaking technologies. Furthermore, there is significant federal revenue garnered through the income tax system that will much more accurately reflect the true value of patents after they are commercialized. Imposing unpredictable and potentially prohibitive fees would stifle innovation, deter investment, and slow the commercialization of critical advancements.”

In addition to Representatives Ross and Kiley, the letter was co-signed by Representatives Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Thomas Massie (KY-04), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Nathaniel Moran (TX-01).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-applauds-ag-jackson-joins-calls-release-november-snap,"Rep. Adams Applauds AG Jackson, Joins Calls to Release November SNAP Benefits",2025-10-28,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s lawsuit to continue funding SNAP benefits after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced they would not be administering SNAP in November.

Congress already allocated roughly $6 billion to the SNAP contingency fund which could fund partial SNAP benefits in November but the USDA refuses to use them, letting the program lapse instead.

“I applaud Attorney General Jeff Jackson for fighting for the 1.4 million North Carolinians who will go hungry if the USDA refuses to fund SNAP,” said Congresswoman Adams. “The decision to withhold SNAP by the Trump administration is not only unlawful, but also a cruel and deliberate attempt to take food away from the people who need it most. North Carolina citizens are not political pawns, and we will not let this administration treat them as hostages.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-introduces-legislation-hit-reset-mid-decade,Congressman Don Davis Introduces Legislation to Hit Reset on Mid-Decade Redistricting Across the Country,2025-10-28,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman DonDavis (NC-01) introduced the Restoring Electoral Stability to Enhance Trust (RESET) Act of 2025, a bill to ban statewide mid-decade redistricting legislation, unless mandated by a state independent redistricting commission created through a state constitution, a court order on constitutional grounds, or state referenda.

The bill would ensure redistricting occurs only after constitutionally required censuses, which are tallied at the beginning of each decade. However, if a court rules a state-drawn map is unconstitutional based on Voting Rights Act protections or other related violations, a mid-decade redraw is permissible if the RESET Act becomes law. Further, if a court rules that a state-drawn map is unconstitutional and draws its own congressional districts, the state legislature would have the opportunity to then pass its own map.

“While families across America are struggling to get by due to costs and slow job growth, politicians are choosing power over people,” said Congressman DonDavis. “The only solution to prevent this ongoing domino-redistricting effect and power struggle between different states is to immediately hit reset. We must work to restore electoral stability to enhance trust.”

The Restoring Electoral Stability to Enhance Trust (RESET) Act would retroactively ban state-initiated mid-decade redistricting legislation with explicitly identified exceptions, taking effect as of 2020, therefore hitting the reset button on all state-passed legislation, including in Texas, North Carolina, and soon to be in California, along with others, since before the 2022 election cycle.

In doing so, the RESET Act would erase the nationwide redistricting wars and also proactively ban, with exceptions, any future mid-decade redistricting. At the same time, the bill would ensure any mid-decade redistricting attempts through state referenda enacted before the 2026 elections would have no effect.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-foushee-condemns-passage-of-nc-gops-partisan-redistricting-that-undermines-fair-elections,Congresswoman Foushee Condemns Passage of NC GOP’s Partisan Redistricting That Undermines Fair Elections,2025-10-23,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (October 23, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after the North Carolina General Assembly voted to pass new congressional maps in an attempt to gain a dominant 11-3 majority in North Carolina’s congressional delegation.

“Our democracy depends on its representative bodies being a reflection of its people, and North Carolina’s maps should reflect our evenly divided state. Instead, the Republican-controlled North Carolina General Assembly is again subjecting the people of our state to unfair electoral maps that will disenfranchise voters and discourage civic participation,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04). “Republicans have long stopped all efforts to establish independent redistricting commissions, and now their intentions could not be more clear: they would rather rig our elections to do Donald Trump’s bidding over serving the people of our great state. North Carolinians should not be used as political pawns, and they deserve fair congressional maps that truly reflect the voices of every community across our state.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/10/congresswoman-ross-statement-on-republican-redistricting-plan,Congresswoman Ross Statement on Republican Redistricting Plan,2025-10-22,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on North Carolina Republicans passing a new Congressional map through the General Assembly:

“At the behest of Donald Trump, North Carolina Republicans are silencing voters by creating Congressional districts that do not represent North Carolina’s citizens.

“They are taking us back decades to a time when Black Americans in Eastern North Carolina did not have fair representation in Congress or an equal say in their government. This gerrymander is nothing less than a shameless attack on the voting rights that generations of Black Americans marched and fought and died for.

“We cannot allow power-hungry politicians to rig elections and choose their own voters. We will fight this egregious power-grab in the courts and the people of our state will hold Republicans accountable for their actions next November.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-davis-listens-military-spouses-amid-government-shutdown,Congressman Davis Listens to Military Spouses Amid Government Shutdown,2025-10-17,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) met with military spouses in Goldsboro as the federal government shutdown continues to cause uncertainty for many military families.

“Military families play a crucial role in supporting our national security and force readiness,” Congressman Don Davis. “It’s difficult to focus on the mission when the daily concerns of maintaining a household is front and center.”

Military spouses shared concerns, ranging from pay uncertainty in the ranks and especially, among junior enlistees to those families with two active-duty members or a spouse experiencing furlough. They also shared how the government shutdown is disrupting families changing duty stations, the challenges on those families of deployed servicemembers, and the delays resulting from furloughed civilian employees working on base.

[Congressman Don Davis meets with military spouses in Goldsboro.]

The meeting underscored the urgent need for Congress to reach an agreement soon and to reopen the government. Congressman Don Davis is also a cosponsor of H.R. 5401, Pay Our Troops Act, which would authorize military personnel to be paid during a government shutdown.

Davis noted that while he agreed with the Trump administration moving money to cover payments for our military personnel for the mid-October pay period, those funds may not be available moving forward. During past government shutdowns, Congress has acted to pay our military.

“Our servicemember’s pay should not be withheld because Washington, D.C. politicians cannot agree. We must always prioritize our military families, who are already sacrificing a lot for our nation,” Davis added.

[Congressman Don Davis and military spouses.]

Congressman Davis recently volunteered to assemble, and pack supplies at Support Our Troops, a local nonprofit organization in Ayden, in partnership with Care Goods and Hearts with Hands, to distribute to military families. He has also announced that he is withholding his pay until the government reopens.

Congressman Don Davis serves as the vice ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee and sits on the Subcommittees on Tactical Air and Land Forces and Readiness. He is the co-chair of the For Country Caucus, composed of a bipartisan group of veterans serving in the House of Representatives. Congressman Davis graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1994 and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-davis-meets-eastern-nc-tobacco-farmers,Congressman Davis Meets with Eastern N.C. Tobacco Farmers,2025-10-17,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Spring Hope, N.C. – Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) visited TNT Family Farm in Spring Hope to meet with eastern North Carolina tobacco farmers and discuss the impact of trade policies on agriculture and rural communities across eastern North Carolina.

[Congressman Don Davis visits TNT Family Farm in Spring Hope, N.C.]

“Consistent markets are most crucial to stability. Farmers’ livelihoods are tied to trade decisions that they have no control over,” said Congressman Don Davis. “Our farmers play an essential role in supporting our local economies and sustaining communities across eastern North Carolina.”

[Congressman DonDavis speaks with farmers at TNT Family Farm.]

Eastern North Carolina farmers shared their top concern is market access. While several of the tobacco farmers expressed concerns about being left out of any assistance package, their main interest was keeping markets open because currently, markets are not supporting production costs. There was strong support for identifying new international and domestic buyers. Other topics included rising input costs, the H-2A farm worker program, access to farm credit, and product pricing.

Earlier this month, Congressman Davis sent a letter to USDA and the U.S. Trade Representative urging the administration to ensure that flue-cured tobacco growers receive fair consideration in any relief efforts tied to ongoing trade disputes. The letter calls for a solution that ensures equitable treatment for tobacco producers.

[Congressman Don Davis sits down with tobacco farmers to discuss trade disputes and federal support.]

“North Carolina’s tobacco growers must not be punished. They deserve the same level of support as other producers impacted by global market disruptions,” said Congressman Davis.

Congressman Don Davis serves as a member of the House Agriculture Committee and as Ranking Member on the Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee, which has partial jurisdiction over the U.S. Department of Agriculture, overseeing several rural development programs supporting rural communities, including rural hospitals.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-visits-kinston-community-health-center-highlight-funding,Congressman Don Davis Visits Kinston Community Health Center to Highlight Funding Needs,2025-10-17,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"KINSTON, N.C. – Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) visited the Kinston Community Health Center on Friday, October 17 to see firsthand how the facility provides essential care to families across eastern North Carolina.

During his visit, Davis toured the center, which offers medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and met with staff to discuss the challenges posed by the ongoing government shutdown. He emphasized the importance of the Community Health Center Fund (CHCF), which expired October 1 and supplies nearly 70 percent of federal support for community health centers nationwide.

[Congressman DonDavis discusses community health center funding needs with Kinston Community Health Center staff.]

Founded in the early 1990s, the Kinston Community Health Center has grown from a small clinic with five employees into a full-service facility that also operates a mobile medical unit, providing care and vaccinations throughout Lenoir County.

Community health centers serve patients regardless of their ability to pay, with nearly 90 percent living below 200 percent of the federal poverty line. In North Carolina’s First Congressional District, 10 health center organizations operate 93 sites, employing thousands and contributing millions to the local economy.

Davis noted that extending the CHCF is critical not only for patient care but also for maintaining jobs and sustaining the economic impact of these centers in rural communities.

[Congressman Don Davis with the Kinston Health Community Center staff.]

In his letter to congressional leaders, Congressman Davis called for fully extending the Community Health Center (CHC) Fund to prevent service disruptions, staff cuts, and site closures. He emphasized that community health centers are a lifeline for rural and economically distressed areas, serving nearly 800,000 North Carolinians and employing more than 6,500 people statewide. On August 8, 2025, Congressman Don Davis introduced H.Res.641, a resolution honoring the contributions of CHCs to rural America and the American healthcare system during National Health Center Week.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-announces-2025-congressional-app-challenge,Congressman Don Davis Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge,2025-10-16,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis is proud to announce the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for students in North Carolina’s First Congressional District.

“The Congressional App Challenge proudly highlights the remarkable creativity and innovation of North Carolina’s First Congressional District,” said Congressman Don Davis. “We are excited to see the imaginative projects our bright minds in eastern North Carolina will develop.”

The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide competition designed to encourage middle and high school students to explore coding and computer science by developing their own original apps. The challenge promotes the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and supports the next generation of tech innovators.

The competition is open to all middle and high school students residing or attending school in NC-01. Students must submit their apps via CongressionalAppChallenge.us by October 30, 2025.

The winner from the First Congressional District will be recognized on the Congressional App Challenge website and invited to attend #HouseOfCode in Washington, D.C. in Spring 2026.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/davis-urges-congressional-leaders-protect-community-health-centers-amid,Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect Community Health Centers Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown,2025-10-16,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman DonDavis (NC-01) sent a letter calling on House leadership to include a full extension of the Community Health Center (CHC) Fund in any agreement to reopen the federal government, emphasizing the critical role these facilities play in sustaining healthcare access across rural and economically distressed communities.

In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Congressman Davishighlighted the financial strain community health centers face as the government shutdown enters its third week.

“Although temporary funds are helping during the government shutdown, Congress must extend funds for community health centers,” said Congressman DonDavis. “Patients who depend on community health centers may face significant hardships or disruption in care if Congress fails to act.”

The CHC Fund provides nearly 70 percent of the financial resources that health centers rely on to maintain operations. Nearly 800,000 North Carolinians—most living in rural or economically distressed areas—receive care through CHCs. In North Carolina alone, nearly 50 percent of these centers reported net revenue losses in 2024, with many already operating on thin financial margins.

In North Carolina’s First Congressional District, which has the highest concentration of economically distressed counties statewide, 10 CHC organizations operate 93 sites, employing 6,522 North Carolinians and generating $2.3 billion in economic impact, including $55.5 million in state and local tax revenue and $220.8 million in federal tax revenue.

Without congressional action, community health centers face potential service reductions, project delays, and staff layoffs, threatening access to primary and preventive care for millions of Americans.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/10/ross-joins-bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-to-demand-administration-follow-the-law-provide-pay-to-furloughed-federal-workers,"Ross Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Demand Administration Follow the Law, Provide Pay to Furloughed Federal Workers",2025-10-15,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) joined 167 lawmakers in a bipartisan letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought following reports that the Trump Administration intends to withhold back pay for furloughed federal workers, in violation of legislation signed by Trump in 2019.

In their letter, the Members call attention to recent changes to OMB’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document which implies that furloughed federal workers are not entitled to back pay. Prior to the 2019 law, Congress had to pass specific legislation after each shutdown to ensure furloughed workers received back pay.

The lawmakers wrote, “The law is clear: all impacted government employees… are entitled to back pay after a government shutdown ends, which is consistent with guidance provided by federal agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). OPM’s shutdown guidance for September 2025 still states that furloughed federal workers will be provided back pay once the government reopens. The decision by OMB to remove critical guidance on federal employee back pay is causing unnecessary stress for the federal workforce comprised of nearly 2.2 million employees.”

They concluded by calling on OMB to clarify the FAQs document to affirm that furloughed employees will receive back pay, as required by law.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/10/congresswoman-ross-statement-on-nc-republican-redistricting-power-grab,Congresswoman Ross Statement on NC Republican Redistricting Power Grab,2025-10-13,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on Republicans’ corrupt redistricting plans:

“For multiple election cycles, Republicans in North Carolina have used partisan gerrymandering to silence voters and manipulate their way into office. With this announcement, we have now reached a decisive turning point for our democracy — a moment when the courts and our elected representatives will need to decide whether it’s acceptable for Republicans to blatantly rig elections to cement their hold on power.

“The context is critical. North Carolinians from both parties should be alarmed by credible reports that Phil Berger is pursuing redistricting as part of a corrupt bargain to secure a political endorsement from Donald Trump.

“Republicans are waging a war on American voting rights because they know the truth – their policies are unpopular, their candidates are unlikable, and they can’t win a majority in Congress without stacking the deck in their favor.

“Now is the time for people of good faith from both parties who care about the future of our democracy to make their voices heard. Will we allow a corrupt deal to go unchallenged? Will we allow power-hungry politicians to select their voters? Or will we stand up for the bedrock American principle that voters should be empowered to select their leaders? I’m committed to fighting for every North Carolinian who is tired of being silenced by Republicans in Raleigh and Washington.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-baseless-threats-admin-rob-furloughed-federal-workers-backpay,Rep. Adams on ‘Baseless’ Threats by Admin to Rob Furloughed Federal Workers of Backpay,2025-10-08,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"CHARLOTTE, NC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement addressing the baseless threats by the White House that they will withhold backpay from furloughed federal employees after the federal government shutdown. North Carolina has 140,000 federal employees, including 7,000 in the 12th District.

In 2019, the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act, which authorizes furloughed federal employees to receive backpay, passed Congress with near unanimous support and was signed into law by President Trump.

“Federal law is clear—all furloughed federal employees receive backpay once the government shutdown ends. This law was signed by President Trump in 2019, and it should worry our country that the president can’t remember the policies he helped create,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Rather than trying to hold our federal workers hostage, there’s a simple solution to end the government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson needs to end House Republicans’ paid vacation, return to Washington, and meet Democrats at the bargaining table so we can pass a bipartisan bill that reopens the government and protects affordable healthcare for everyone.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/10/ross-khanna-lead-lawmakers-in-urging-trump-to-repair-u-s-india-relationship-and-end-harmful-tariffs,"Ross, Khanna Lead Lawmakers in Urging Trump to Repair U.S.-India Relationship and End Harmful Tariffs",2025-10-08,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) led a group of 19 Members of Congress in urging President Trump to take immediate steps to repair America’s strained relationship with India and to reverse his administration’s harmful tariff policies.

In the letter, the Members warn that the President’s recent tariff hikes, which raised duties on Indian goods to as high as 50 percent, have undermined relations with India and hurt both American consumers and manufacturers.

""We write as Members of Congress representing districts with large, vibrant Indian-American communities that maintain strong familial, cultural, and economic ties to India. Recent actions by your administration have strained relations with the world’s largest democracy, creating negative consequences for both countries,” wrote the lawmakers. “We urge you to take immediate steps to reset and repair this critical partnership.”

The Members emphasize that the U.S.-India trading relationship supports hundreds of thousands of jobs in both countries. They warn that escalating tariffs threaten to drive up costs and weaken American competitiveness by pushing India to build closer ties with China and Russia.

They continued, “The United States and India share democratic traditions that set us apart from our authoritarian competitors. Our partnership demonstrates to the world that free and open societies can prosper through cooperation and mutual respect.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-urges-congress-restore-national-flood-insurance-program,Congressman Don Davis Urges Congress to Restore the National Flood Insurance Program,2025-10-07,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) is calling to restore authority for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as part of any deal to reopen the U.S. government.

“Each day the shutdown continues, more homebuyers, sellers, and small businesses are put at risk. Congress must act urgently to restore the National Flood Insurance Program, a lifeline for eastern North Carolina,” said Congressman Davis. “Our hardworking families cannot afford another day of uncertainty during hurricane season.”

The lapse in NFIP authority has halted the issuance and renewal of flood insurance policies, delaying mortgage closings and real estate transactions across the region. In North Carolina’s First District alone, more than 11,000 NFIP policies provide over $3.2 billion in insured value—coverage many rural and coastal residents rely on because private options are unaffordable.

The NFIP expired September 30.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-urges-trump-administration-deliver-relief-tobacco,Congressman Don Davis Urges Trump Administration to Deliver Relief for Tobacco Farmers Amid Ongoing Market Losses,2025-10-06,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) today sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins urging immediate action to protect North Carolina’s flue-cured tobacco farmers who are facing steep financial losses following the collapse of exports to China.

In his letter, Davis highlighted that China has historically been the largest buyer of U.S. flue-cured tobacco, purchasing between 60–65 million pounds annually. The recent withdrawal of Chinese buyers has left nearly 60 million pounds of unsold tobacco and threatens to erase more than $220 million in export value.

“Flue-cured tobacco is a cornerstone of eastern North Carolina’s economy. When trade disruptions occur, tobacco growers should not be left experiencing the greatest harm,” said Congressman Don Davis.

Davis called on the administration to ensure that flue-cured tobacco farmers receive equitable consideration in any relief programs developed to offset harm from international trade disputes. He urged coordination between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office to provide the necessary authority for targeted relief.

“When our farmers lose access to markets through no fault of their own, it threatens not only their livelihoods but the entire rural economy,” said Congressman Don Davis. “We must ensure that tobacco growers, who produce one of North Carolina’s highest-quality, most-traceable crops, receive the same fair treatment as other producers. Standing up for our farm families is about standing up for eastern North Carolina’s future.”

Davis serves on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, where he is the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

The letter is available HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-offers-resources-constituents-during-republican-government,Rep. Adams Offers Resources to Constituents During Republican Government Shutdown,2025-10-01,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"CHARLOTTE, NC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement to Charlotteans on the resources available to anyone impacted by the Republican government shutdown and how her office can provide assistance to constituents during this difficult time for everyday Americans.

“Republicans may have abandoned the American people, but my office is ready to fight for Charlotteans who are hurting from the GOP government shutdown,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Whether you’re a mother struggling to get WIC for your family, a senior who needs help with Social Security, a veteran unable to access your VA benefits, a federal worker who has been furloughed or fired, or anyone else impacted by the shutdown, I am here to help. Contact my offices and my team will do everything we can to advocate for you.”

“While the government shutdown continues, I will keep fighting for a bipartisan continuing resolution that reopens the government and protects the healthcare needs of everyday Americans, including 88,000 of my constituents who will see their health insurance premiums skyrocket if Congress doesn’t act soon to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. This is about people over politics, and it’s about time Congress actually serves the people it represents,” Adams concluded.

Congresswoman Adams urges anyone who needs assistance with federal agencies or is impacted by the Republican government shutdown to call her Charlotte office at (704) 344-9950 or her DC office at (202) 225-1510.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-foushees-statement-on-the-republican-government-shutdown,Rep. Foushee’s Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown,2025-10-01,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (October 1, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans shut down the federal government:

“For months, Democrats have made it clear that we are ready to work across the aisle on a bipartisan funding agreement that prevents devastating healthcare cuts, extends Affordable Care Act tax credits, and lowers costs for working families. But instead of finding common ground to keep the government open, Republicans refused to negotiate and chose to walk away from their responsibilities and from the American people.

“President Trump and Congressional Republicans are driving this crisis. They are raising costs for working families, undermining our economy, and threatening to rip away healthcare from millions of Americans. In my district alone, more than 56,000 families are at risk of higher premiums and nearly 26,000 people are at risk of losing their health coverage if Republicans continue down this path.

“Furthermore, this reckless Republican shutdown will have wide-reaching impacts as it disrupts paychecks for federal workers, delays small business loans, interrupts services for veterans, and creates uncertainty for families who rely on federal nutrition, housing, and education programs. The harm of this shutdown will be felt in every community, all because Republicans put partisan demands ahead of the people they represent.

“The responsibility to end this manufactured crisis lies with Republicans, who control the House, Senate, and Presidency. Democrats remain ready to pass a funding bill that supports hardworking families, protects healthcare, and restores government operations. The American people cannot afford another day of uncertainty and disruption.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-foushee-beyer-frost-introduce-legislation-to-expand-critical-research-on-gun-safety-and-prevention,"Reps. Foushee, Beyer, Frost Introduce Legislation to Expand Critical Research on Gun Safety and Prevention",2025-09-30,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (September 30, 2025) — Today, U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Maxwell Frost (FL-10) introduced the National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025, legislation to establish a coordinated national gun violence research program focused on the causes, consequences, and prevention of gun-related injuries and deaths, and aims to provide researchers, policymakers, and communities with the data and tools needed to reduce gun violence across the United States.

“Communities across our country have suffered from the devastating impact of gun violence for far too long, and it is imperative that the federal government responds to this epidemic and urgently acts to save lives and protect our communities,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “As a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, I am proud to introduce the National Gun Violence Research Act to address the root causes of gun violence, advance and fund gun violence research, and establish a coordinated, interagency national gun violence research program. By turning data and research into actionable, lifesaving policies, we can equip ourselves with the tools needed to confront this growing public health crisis head-on.”

“Gun violence is a uniquely American public health crisis that claims more than 45,000 lives every year,” said Congressman Don Beyer. “In addition to the brutal human costs, it perpetuates cycles of violence in affected communities, adversely impacts children’s education and life outcomes, and takes an immense toll on families. Gun violence has far-reaching, devastating impacts on American society yet states and our federal government often lack data that could improve our understanding of its causes or identify effective prevention programs. Our bill would solve this problem by creating a coordinated research body to provide the critical information and data needed to craft effective policies and programming to reduce gun violence and save American lives.”

""No one should worry about whether they’ll make it home from school, a music festival, a night out, or a trip to the grocery store. Yet, gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teens — and is forcing families and communities to live with that fear every day. I’m proud to join Reps. Foushee and Beyer in introducing the Gun Violence Research Act of 2025 to help us collect the data and evidence needed to address this crisis with the urgency it demands,"" said Congressman Maxwell Frost.

Gun violence remains a pressing public health crisis. Over the last fifty years, more Americans have died from gun violence than in all U.S. wars combined, with guns accounting for nearly 80% of homicides and over half of suicides in 2023 alone. Communities of color are disproportionately affected, with Black Americans twelve times more likely and Hispanic and Latino Americans twice as likely to be killed by gun violence compared to White Americans.

The National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025 takes a whole of government approach and represents a critical step toward evidence-based policies to reduce the incidence of gun violence, protect public health, and empower communities with the tools to respond effectively.

Specifically, the National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025 will:

Establish the National Gun Violence Research Program to support multidisciplinary research, accelerate translation of findings into effective policies, expand training opportunities for new researchers, and fund the creation of the National Centers for Violence Research through the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Repeal longstanding federal restrictions that have historically limited research on gun violence and access to firearm data, ensuring researchers have the information they need to study this public health crisis.

Direct federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Justice (DOJ), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and National Institute of Justice (NIJ), to fund and coordinate research, establish interagency planning through a Working Group led by the White House OSTP Director, and promote voluntary gun safety standards.

Create an Advisory Committee composed of representatives from research institutions, higher education, healthcare and social service providers, local government, law enforcement, community organizations, and relevant nonprofits to assess the Program’s management, priorities, and effectiveness.

Authorize funding for research and Program activities from 2026 through 2031 to support these efforts and advance evidence-based strategies for reducing gun-related injuries and deaths.

The National Gun Violence Research Act is endorsed by: Brady United, Community Justice, Giffords, MomsRising, and Newtown Action Alliance.

“To end gun violence in our country, we must fully understand the scope of this complex, multi-faceted epidemic. Yet, the gun lobby’s congressional allies are freezing and even trying to ban gun violence prevention research. Funding gun violence prevention research will allow academics, lawmakers, and advocates to identify tactics to prevent and respond to the various forms of gun violence. Brady applauds Rep. Foushee for reintroducing the National Gun Violence Research Act and for highlighting how crucial research is for our ability to save lives,” said Mark Collins, Director of Federal Policy, Brady United.

“The epidemic of gun violence is taking away our freedom to worship, learn, play, shop, and simply live in our communities without fear – and moms and families don’t want to live this way. We don’t want to be gripped with terror each time we send our children to school, take them to shop or see a movie, or send them to a church, synagogue or mosque. That’s why we strongly support the National Gun Violence Research Act, which offers hope for a better, safer future through the coordinated national gun violence research program and the prevention projects it would support. We thank the sponsors of this bill and urge leaders in both chambers of Congress to bring it to a vote very soon,” said Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and CEO of MomsRising Together.

“We can no longer allow uncertainty around gun violence to stall progress. The National Gun Violence Research Act represents an urgent step forward—providing the necessary resources to understand, address, and ultimately prevent the loss of life that our communities endure every day. By investing in rigorous scientific research, we empower policymakers, public health professionals, and local leaders with the evidence they need to craft solutions that are effective, equitable, and backed by data. This is not about ideology—it’s about saving lives,” said Po Murray, Chairwoman of Newtown Action Alliance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/9/congresswoman-ross-statement-on-republican-shutdown,Congresswoman Ross Statement on Republican Shutdown,2025-09-30,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans shutting down the federal government:

“Let’s be abundantly clear – Republicans control the White House, the House, and Senate. They have refused to negotiate with Democrats since day one of this corrupt administration, and they only have themselves to blame for this shutdown.

“Republicans have taken a sledgehammer to Americans’ healthcare and expect Democrats to go along while premiums skyrocket for millions of families.

“While Republicans have been on vacation, Democrats have been in Washington, D.C. ready and willing to keep the government open. As always, we will work with Republicans to reopen the government – when they work with us to protect Americans’ healthcare.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/9/congresswoman-ross-statement-on-gop-crime-hearing,Congresswoman Ross Statement on GOP Crime Hearing,2025-09-29,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah (NC-02) released the following statement after attending today’s House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina:

“Crime is a real issue in our country and it deserves good-faith, bipartisan, attention from Congress. Unfortunately today’s hearing was not focused on using our federal resources and power to prevent violent crime.

“Mere hours after yet another deadly mass shooting in North Carolina, Republicans still steadfastly refuse to take any action whatsoever that might stem the horrific tide of bloodshed in America. And despite all of their tough talk on crime, Republicans continue to starve local cops, sheriffs’ offices, prosecutors, and prisons in our state of the resources they need to do their job. Republicans consistently say one thing for the cameras and another behind closed doors — praising cops at home while defunding the police in Washington and Raleigh.

""In addition to the cuts they have already enacted, if the federal government shuts down, the Trump administration is now poised to fire untold numbers of critical personnel from our federal law enforcement agencies. That’s great news for criminals and terrible news for our communities. Our law enforcement officers deserve support and appreciation from their elected representatives, not empty promises and fake slogans.""

Republican Cuts to Critical Public Safety Programs

In their bills to fund federal public safety programs, House Republicans have proposed:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/letter-adams-lawmakers-call-usda-reinstate-household-food-security,"Letter: Adams, Lawmakers Call on USDA to Reinstate Household Food Security Reports",2025-09-26,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, along with Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Vice Ranking Member Shontel Brown (OH-11), Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee Ranking Member Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) led a letter calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to reinstate the Household Food Security Reports, a comprehensive, consistent report that measures food insecurity on the national and state levels.

On September 20, 2025, the USDA announced the cancellation of the reports, calling the survey “redundant, costly, politicized, and extraneous.”

In the letter, lawmakers expressed concern over how cutting the reports will impact food security monitoring in the U.S.: “They are the most important high-quality, consistent measure of national and state-level food insecurity we have in the U.S., giving us critical insight into how many Americans each year have to cut the size of meals or were hungry because they had too little money for food. In the most recent report, ERS found that, in 2023, 47.4 million Americans lived in food-insecure households, including 13.8 million children; 12.2 million people lived in households with very low food security.”

The letter emphasized how eliminating the reports comes as Americans navigate unprecedented cuts to food security programs in the Republican “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”: “Non-partisan estimates project that the law will cut SNAP benefits for all participants by an average of $168 per year and further reduce or eliminate food assistance entirely from 4 million Americans, at minimum. In the wake of its passage, it will be more important than ever to understand how many Americans are living with food insecurity. The administration is choosing to eliminate the report instead of facing the consequences of its actions.”

Facing claims that the reports are “politicized”, lawmakers highlighted that it was created as a bipartisan effort, saying, “the report is the result of years of bipartisan work to establish better measurements and understanding of food insecurity in America. While the first report was issued during the Clinton administration, it originated from a Reagan administration task force on food assistance… Five years later, a bipartisan bill to strengthen food and nutrition data collection – the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990 (NNMRR) – garnered unanimous support in both the House and Senate and was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush.”

Lawmakers concluded by saying, “Understanding who is hungry in America is not “unnecessary to carry out the work of the Department.” It is vital. We urge you to quickly reinstate the ERS employees that have been placed on administrative leave and to continue issuing the Household Food Security Report and conducting the critical Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement annually.”

The letter called for a response from the USDA no later than October 6, 2025.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/9/rep-ross-and-ranking-member-raskin-lead-judiciary-democrats-in-urging-chairman-jordan-to-invite-epstein-survivors-to-testify-before-judiciary-committee,Rep. Ross and Ranking Member Raskin Lead Judiciary Democrats in Urging Chairman Jordan to Invite Epstein Survivors to Testify Before Judiciary Committee,2025-09-26,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, led Judiciary Democrats in sending a letter to Chairman Jim Jordan calling on him to allow survivors of convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and their co-conspirators to testify before the Committee. Committee Democrats stressed that victim testimony would provide a vital platform for survivors to share their experiences and inform lawmakers in efforts to enact bipartisan reforms to fix the justice system failures that enabled Epstein’s crimes.

“We write to request that the Committee on the Judiciary provide survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators’ abuse the opportunity to share their testimony with the Committee. The release of Justice Department files related to the sex trafficking ring led by Epstein, while necessary, is not a substitute for the voices of these survivors. The House Judiciary Committee has an important role to play in addressing the institutional failures that enabled these horrific crimes and failed to protect the women and girls he trafficked and abused,” wrote the members.

While the House Oversight Committee’s recent subpoenas for Epstein documents—coupled with Attorney General Pam Bondi’s upcoming testimony before the House Judiciary Committee—represent important steps toward getting all the facts surrounding Epstein’s criminal sex trafficking ring, many questions remain, and many voices still need to be heard. Earlier this month, Judiciary Democrats, together with Rep. Thomas Massie, led an effort to subpoena key information and testimony on Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and the Trump Administration’s cover-up that was ultimately blocked by Committee Republicans.

In their letter, Judiciary Democrats urged Chairman Jordan to allow survivors to testify and share their stories so that the Committee can gain a more complete understanding of the systemic breakdowns and shortcomings that enabled Mr. Epstein’s network to operate for so long, including potential gaps in law enforcement practices, prosecutorial discretion, victim protection protocols, reporting requirements, and institutional oversight. This knowledge could inform future bipartisan legislative efforts to prevent such crimes from occurring in the future.

“We respectfully urge you to hold a hearing that gives these survivors the opportunity, at their discretion, to testify, while working with experts and advocates to ensure that the hearing process is respectful, safe, and centered on the needs of those testifying,” concluded the Members.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/9/congresswoman-ross-statement-on-reported-nc-redistricting-plans,Congresswoman Ross Statement on Reported NC Redistricting Plans,2025-09-25,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Raleigh, N.C. — Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on reported Republican redistricting plans in the North Carolina General Assembly:

“If reports are true, North Carolina Republicans have truly stooped to a new low. Accepting a political endorsement in exchange for engaging in partisan gerrymandering is nothing less than blatant, unapologetic corruption. North Carolina Republicans have already rigged our maps in their favor, but they are now planning to go even further simply to appease Donald Trump.

“From Texas to Missouri and now North Carolina, Republicans are waging a war on American voting rights because they know the truth – their policies are unpopular, their candidates are unlikable, and they can’t win a majority in Congress without stacking the deck in their favor.

“We will fight these corrupt redistricting plans in every single state. We will fight for our democracy and for American voters who are tired of corrupt leaders silencing their voices.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/9/moldova-caucus-co-chairs-ross-and-lawler-call-for-transparency-and-integrity-in-upcoming-moldovan-elections,Moldova Caucus Co-Chairs Ross and Lawler Call For Transparency and Integrity in Upcoming Moldovan Elections,2025-09-25,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Reps. Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Mike Lawler (NY-17), Co-Chairs of the Moldova Caucus, released the following statement ahead of Moldova’s parliamentary elections on September 28th.

The lawmakers wrote: “We express our deep concern over continued efforts by Russia to undermine Moldova’s democracy and rig Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary elections on September 28th. Vladimir Putin must not be allowed to unduly influence election results through influence operations.

During Moldova’s 2024 presidential election, Russia spent €100 million to undermine the electoral process and dissuade Moldovans from supporting closer ties with the EU. Moldovan authorities also uncovered a large-scale voter fraud scheme where $50 million was transferred to 130,000 Moldovans as part of a voter bribery operation over the past two months alone.

Russia’s efforts to install a puppet government in Chisinau would turn the country into Russia’s geopolitical foothold behind Ukraine's back, negatively impact regional security and stability along Ukraine’s borders, and create a hotbed of tensions in the region.

As Co-Chairs of the House Moldova Caucus and stalwart supporters of the transatlantic alliance, EU cohesion, and Moldova’s democratic journey, we support efforts to combat Russian malign influence targeting Moldovan elections. Russia’s hybrid war against Moldova cannot be tolerated.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/9/nc-lawmakers-to-epa-our-state-will-suffer-if-you-surrender-the-fight-against-climate-change,NC Lawmakers to EPA: Our state will suffer if you surrender the fight against climate change,2025-09-22,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which requires the EPA to protect people from the pollution that causes climate change and its impacts. Recently, reports indicate that the EPA intends to eliminate the Endangerment Finding, threatening the health and safety of people, communities, and the environment in North Carolina and across the nation.

In their letter, the Members wrote: “We are deeply concerned about the EPA’s proposal to eliminate the Endangerment Finding and what this decision will mean for the health and safety of our constituents…. Denying the danger cannot change the facts: pollution from fossil fuels is heating our planet, making extreme weather disasters more severe, and harming families and communities across our state.”

The members outlined how North Carolina is at extreme risk for climate change-related weather events: “In 2024 alone, our state experienced nine extreme weather events that each caused $1 billion or more in damage, totaling over $104 billion in damage and at least 383 lives lost. Nearly a year after the storm, Western North Carolina continues to recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, with over 100 lives lost and more than $59.6 billion in damage, including thousands of homes destroyed and millions losing access to clean water, electricity, and healthcare facilities.”

They also described the insidious damage that climate change causes every year, including disappearing the state’s coastline: “Sea levels are expected to rise by one to two feet by 2050, and Wilmington has recorded seven inches of sea level rise since 2010—more than double the 2.7 inches seen from 1980 to 2009. Disruptions of tourism and fishing industries due to hurricanes and extreme weather events are expected to cost the state as much as $157 million per storm event by 2080.”

Extreme heat is another growing concern, with five of the state’s top six warmest years occurring since 2016. As of July, hospitals reported more than a dozen cases of heat exhaustion each day due to record breaking heat. Eliminating the Endangerment Finding would intensify the effects of extreme heat.

The members concluded: “By proposing to eliminate the Endangerment Finding, the Trump administration aims to undermine other protections against climate pollution: clean car and truck standards, power plant rules, oil and gas rules, landfill rules, and more. It means giving polluters a free pass to pollute at the expense of North Carolina families. It means our constituents will face more pollution, more health harms, and higher costs.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-releases-letter-stantonsburg-officials-offering,Congressman Don Davis Releases Letter to Stantonsburg Officials Offering Assistance with Police Department,2025-09-21,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Stantonsburg, N.C. — Congressman DonDavis (NC-01) released the following letter to Town of Stantonsburg officials.

The full text of Congressman Davis’ letter to the Town Council is included below:

September 21, 2025

Town of Stantonsburg

108 E. Commercial Avenue

Stantonsburg, North Carolina 27883

Attn: Mayor Coley H. Rhodes

Dear Members of the Stantonsburg Town Council:

RE: STANTONSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT DISSOLUTION

I am reaching out about the future of the Stantonsburg Police Department. It has come to my attention that the Stantonsburg Town Council, by 4-1 vote, has decided to dissolve the Stantonsburg Police Department effective October 1.

Establishing a police department is one of the most critical decisions a town council can make, and I strongly believe in its importance. I also understand the complexities involved in maintaining and dissolving an existing police department. As a former mayor and the current representative of North Carolina’s First Congressional District, I am deeply committed to protecting our residents, neighborhoods, and businesses, as I am sure you are too. In the past, my office has secured federal funds to support law enforcement efforts. While I understand that you have taken steps to dissolve the police department, I remain available between now and October 1 to assist in any way possible in exploring avenues that would allow the Stantonsburg Police Department to stay operational.

My staff has already initiated outreach to arrange a meeting, and I welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs. I will make myself available at your earliest convenience to discuss potential solutions. Many Stantonsburg residents have contacted my office, expressing both their strong support for keeping the police department intact and concerns about the decision to dissolve it.

Local governments play a crucial role in keeping our communities safe. Please let me know how I can be most helpful for you in this endeavor. You can reach my office at (202) 225-3101. Thank you for being so considerate.

I stand ready to help in any way.

Respectfully yours,

Donald G. Davis

Member of Congress",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/adams-lawmakers-recognize-national-stillbirth-prevention-and-awareness,"Adams, Lawmakers Recognize National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day",2025-09-19,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Representatives Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) and Ashley Hinson (R-IA-01), alongside Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing September 19 as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day.

The resolution highlights the ongoing stillbirth crisis in America and the steps the United States can take to improve stillbirth prevention and awareness. In 2024, the bipartisan Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act—led by Reps. Adams and Hinson in the House and Sens. Merkley and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) in the Senate—was signed into law, representing a critical first step in addressing the stillbirth crisis at the federal level.

“For too long, stillbirth has been a silent crisis that remains under-discussed, under-researched, and under-funded. Today’s resolution seeks to change that,” said Congresswoman Adams. “I’m proud to introduce the National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day resolution so more families can be given the information and resources they need to prevent stillbirth in their pregnancies. Together, we can bring an end to this public health crisis and better protect the health of our mothers and their children.”

“Improving prenatal education and access to maternal care—especially in rural areas where women may travel over an hour to see a provider—is critical to protecting babies and reducing maternal deaths,” said Congresswoman Hinson. “Passing my Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Act last year was a major step, but more must be done to support expecting moms and prevent stillbirths. I’m proud to reintroduce this resolution recognizing September 19th as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day and will continue working across the aisle to end the tragedy of stillbirth.”

“Nobody should have to experience the immense sorrow of losing a baby,” said Senator Booker. “We must address the maternal and infant health crisis that continues to result in thousands of families grappling with the unthinkable every year in the United States. This National Stillbirth Prevention Day, we are recommitting ourselves in Congress to raising awareness about stillbirth and ensuring every mom and baby has the care they need so we can save lives.”

“Each year, 21,000 babies are stillborn in the United States, bringing devastation to parents and families. We can and must do more to save babies’ lives and improve pre-natal care. Our resolution raises awareness of stillbirths and emphasizes how federal resources can empower the medical communities’ work on evidence-based practices to prevent these tragedies,” said Senator Grassley.

“A single stillbirth is one too many, and we must do more to reduce the alarming rate of stillbirth, which devastates families and happens at a higher rate to Black, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, American Indian, and Alaska Native women,” said Senator Merkley. “Getting my Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act signed into law was an important first step; and on this National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day, we recommit to doing everything we can to end this dire public health crisis, so no family has to experience the trauma of stillbirth.”

Placenta, PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, Reproductive and Placental Research Unit-Yale University, Jace’s Journey, Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Miles’ Mission, American College of Nurse-Midwives, Aaliyah in Action, Start Healing Together, Society for Reproductive Investigation, Mera’s Mission, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Gifts from Liam, March of Dimes, and Return to Zero: HOPE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-votes-against-assault-healthcare-gop-continuing-resolution,Rep. Adams Votes Against Assault on Healthcare in GOP Continuing Resolution,2025-09-19,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) voted against the Republican-led continuing resolution that fails to address the urgent healthcare needs of everyday Americans, including the looming expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies that would cost the average enrolled family thousands of dollars per year and nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid.

“I cannot support a continuing resolution that causes my constituents to lose their healthcare,” said Congresswoman Adams. “When I’m in Charlotte, the biggest thing my constituents tell me is how much affordable, accessible healthcare matters to them. Single mothers who rely on it to take their kids to the doctor. Seniors who rely on it to afford their insulin. Working families who rely on it for free school lunches for their children. Veterans who rely on it for their health after fighting for our country. If we fail to address expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits and the defunding of Medicaid, hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians will lose these lifesaving resources.”

“I am committed to protecting healthcare for my constituents. That means voting against today’s continuing resolution and working on a bipartisan CR that helps meet the needs of everyday Americans in my district and throughout our country,” Adams concluded.

North Carolinians face significant financial hardship if Congress fails to renew ACA premium subsidies:

88,000 ACA enrollees in North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District would see their premium cost increase by 145% on average.

30,700 12th District ACA enrollees would be unable to afford health insurance due to the increase, becoming uninsured and raising healthcare costs for everyone.

Statewide, the average ACA enrollee in North Carolina would pay $672 more per year for the same health insurance.

Rural North Carolinians would experience the biggest price increase, with residents of Dare, Hyde, Brunswick, Pamlico, and Transylvania Counties paying $1,000 or more per year without subsidies.

House and Senate Democrats introduced a Continuing Resolution on September 17, 2025 that would fund the government through October 31, 2025 while addressing ACA premium subsidies and Medicaid cuts. There is solution.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-statement-charlie-kirk-resolution,Congressman Don Davis’ Statement on the Charlie Kirk Resolution,2025-09-19,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement following adoption of H.Res. 719, Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk.

“My heart goes out to Charlie Kirk’s family. Our nation deserves far better than the horrendous tragedy that unfolded at Utah Valley University. Violence and hate speech have no place in society. Now is the time for us to come together and work to restore civility and respect across our country.”

[U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors members and cadets]

Congressman Don Davis, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and Charlie Kirk served on the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-statement-government-funding-vote,Congressman Don Davis’ Statement on Government Funding Vote,2025-09-19,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Donald G. Davis,D000230,dondavis.house.gov,dondavis,https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congressman DonDavis (NC-01) released the following statement after voting “no” on H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, a stopgap government funding measure that passed the U.S. House of Representatives despite bipartisan opposition. The legislation would only extend existing funding levels for federal agencies through November 21, 2025, without extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits set to expire by the end of the year.

“After traveling across eastern North Carolina, many constituents have shared their concerns about healthcare. Too many hard-working families are struggling to make ends meet, and nearly 70,000 residents in our district depend on the ACA premium tax credits. Whether it's healthcare, trade, or infrastructure, families are hurting. Instead of kicking the can down the road, it is time for Congress to show up and do its job for the American people. We must not leave rural America behind.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-foushee-opposes-gops-partisan-stopgap-funding-bill,Rep. Foushee Opposes GOP’s Partisan Stopgap Funding Bill,2025-09-19,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (September 19, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the House Republican short-term government funding bill, H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

“Today, House Republicans chose to push forward a partisan spending bill that continues their assault on the healthcare of hardworking Americans. This bill fails to address soaring healthcare premiums or protect vital programs like Medicaid and Medicare, forcing millions of families to pay more for less care.

""Our budget should be a reflection of our values, and Congress should be focusing on investing in the people, protecting care, and making life more affordable. I stand firm in my opposition, and I will keep fighting for funding that truly protects the safety, health, and economic security of the American people.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/9/congresswoman-ross-votes-against-republican-shutdown-bill,Congresswoman Ross Votes Against Republican Shutdown Bill,2025-09-19,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted against House Republicans’ partisan continuing resolution:

“For months, Trump and Congressional Republicans have taken a chainsaw to the services that North Carolina relies on, including FEMA, the VA, Medicaid, and SNAP. Now, they are refusing to work with Democrats on bipartisan legislation to fund the federal government.

“Let’s be clear – I would enthusiastically support a bipartisan funding bill that improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of working Americans. However, I will not support partisan Republican legislation that fails to address our country’s looming healthcare crisis. Unless Congress acts soon, changes included in Trump’s Big Ugly Bill will take effect, causing premiums to immediately spike for millions of North Carolinians.

“If the government shuts down, Republicans control all branches of government and will only have themselves to blame. As always, Democrats are ready and willing to work on bipartisan funding bills to fund critical services and spare North Carolina families from the cruel consequences of the GOP’s healthcare cuts.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/9/ross-joins-colleagues-in-introducing-redistricting-reform-act,Ross Joins Colleagues in Introducing Redistricting Reform Act,2025-09-19,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in introducing the Redistricting Reform Act of 2025. This legislation would prohibit mid-decade redistricting nationwide and require every state to establish independent redistricting. She spoke at a press conference, highlighting extreme, partisan gerrymandering in North Carolina.

Click here to download Congresswoman Ross’ remarks

Led by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Senator Alex Padilla (CA), the bill already has the support of 49 co-sponsors.

“In my home state of North Carolina, Republicans silenced voters’ voices by enacting egregiously gerrymandered maps, effectively ensuring that Republicans would win the House in 2024,” said Rep. Deborah Ross. “North Carolina voters have been subjected to years of Republican redistricting and treated as political pawns. That’s why I’m proud to introduce the Redistricting Reform Act. It’s time to end extreme Republican attempts to seize power through gerrymandering – from North Carolina to Texas to Missouri.”

""President Trump has unleashed a redistricting war across the country, calling up Republican-controlled states and demanding that they rig their maps. Why? Because he's an unpopular President who has stripped healthcare from millions, and he knows that rigging the redistricting process is the only way his party doesn't lose the House in 2026,"" said Rep. Zoe Lofgren. ""When Democrats held the House, we passed independent redistricting in H.R. 1, but Senate Republicans killed it. It can't be just one side that agrees to stop gerrymandering; it needs to be both. I welcome the support of my Republican colleagues from California, since so many have recently expressed their support for a nonpartisan redistricting process.""

“MAGA Republicans are afraid to run on their unpopular record of cutting health care and escalating tariff wars raising prices for consumers, so they’re redrawing Congressional maps to hand Donald Trump the congressional seats he says he’s ‘entitled’ to,” said Sen. Padilla. “In response, California has no choice but to gear up for a fight. But there is a better way forward. By banning mid-decade gerrymanders and establishing fair criteria so districts are drawn to best represent communities, our bill is a commonsense, nonpartisan solution to Donald Trump’s power grab.”

“Republicans are failing. Their policies are unpopular. Instead of trying to win on the issues, they are attempting to rig the outcome of the election and silencing Brown and Black voices. Texas was the beginning of their scheme, and we won’t stand by as it happens across the country. We will fight fire with fire as well as push for fair, constitutional, and fair redistricting. The REFORM Act will make sure redistricting cannot be used as a political weapon by wannabe dictators,"" said Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33).

""Right now, we are watching Republican-controlled states — Texas, North Carolina, Missouri — redraw maps to entrench their power and undermine the will of the voters,"" said Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26). ""The Redistricting Reform Act gives every Member of Congress the opportunity to stop this madness. It gives them a chance to prove they care about fairness and accountability more than Donald Trump’s whims. Independent, citizen-led redistricting puts communities back together. It makes our elections more fair, and it gives voters the ability to hold their elected representatives more accountable to them. Today, my Republican colleagues have a choice: to join us in ending partisan gerrymandering once and for all, or be remembered for undermining the very foundation of our democracy.""

“The democratic process can only work when everyone has the freedom to cast their ballot safely and securely,” said Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01). “Republican mid-decade redistricting efforts are diluting the voices of Black and Hispanic voters for partisan gain in a growing number of states. I commend the legislators in Texas and Missouri who used every tool in their toolbox to try to stop these racial gerrymanders and applaud efforts by Democrats in California to fight fire with fire. But this gamesmanship must end. I am proud to join my colleagues in this effort to fairly reform the redistricting process so every vote counts, no matter your state or zip code. As our late friend John Lewis would say, now is the time for some good trouble. We must preserve our democracy.”

""Our polling shows more than two-thirds of Americans know it's bad for our country when a single political party controls how voting districts are drawn,"" said Virginia Kase Solomón, President & CEO of Common Cause. ""But that hasn't stopped Donald Trump, whose own voters reject the White House's mid-decade redistricting power grab. Common Cause proudly supports the Redistricting Reform Act of 2025, legislation that responds to Republican, Democrat, and Independent voters' demands for Congress to protect fair representation for all.""

“The unprecedented and unpopular mid-decade power grabs in Texas and Missouri at the direction of Donald Trump underscore that the current system — a system protected by too many Republicans — does not work,"" said Former Attorney General Eric Holder. An overwhelming majority of Americans oppose partisan gerrymandering because it leaves all citizens worse off by sowing extreme division, undermining equal representation, and boosting the influence of powerful special interests. We must pursue a bold, new vision for our country by building a system that gives power back to the people instead of compromised politicians. The Redistricting Reform Act is a crucial step toward achieving that vision and putting our nation back on the path toward true democracy, where every state is required to have independent commissions draw the maps instead of power-hungry politicians and every state is held to the same standards to achieve fair maps. Any Republicans who demonstrate concern about the threat of gerrymandering should work with their Democratic colleagues to pass this bill right now to put a stop to both Donald Trump’s gerrymandering scheme and unfair redistricting wherever it exists.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/9/ross-padilla-miller-meeks-paul-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-protect-documented-dreamers,"Ross, Padilla, Miller-Meeks, Paul, & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Documented Dreamers",2025-09-19,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (Deborah Ross (NC-02), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Maria Salazar (FL-27), Ami Bera (CA-06), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced their bipartisan America’s CHILDREN Act. This legislation will protect the dependents of long-term nonimmigrant visa holders, including Documented Dreamers, from aging out of the system when they turn 21, forcing them to self-deport. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

Over 250,000 children and young adults are living in the United States as dependents of long-term nonimmigrant visa holders (including H-1B, L-1, E-1, and E-2 workers). These individuals grow up in the United States, attend American schools, and graduate from American universities. Because they have maintained legal status, Documented Dreamers are not eligible for protection under DACA or the work authorization that comes with it.

“Documented Dreamers are members of our communities – they study at our schools, learn alongside our children, and attend our houses of worship in North Carolina and nationwide,” said Congresswoman Ross. “Despite these deep ties, many of them are at risk of deportation from the country they love and call home. It’s time to finally fix our broken immigration system and give these inspiring young people a chance to pursue their dreams and give back to their communities. I’m proud to join my colleagues in both chambers to introduce bipartisan legislation to ensure Documented Dreamers can remain in this country and use their talents and skills to make America stronger.”

“These Documented Dreamers are Americans in every way except one: their parent’s green card is tied up in red tape,” said Senator Padilla. “This long overdue change is about more than just immigration reform — it’s about righting a wrong that’s a byproduct of our outdated immigration system. Our bipartisan bill would prevent these hardworking young members of our communities and economy from ‘aging out’ of their parents’ visa status when they turn 21, and create additional green card opportunities for Documented Dreamers. I appreciate the partnership of my colleagues across the aisle and urge others to stand up and do the right thing for these young Americans.”

“These children who have legally called the United States home for many years and even decades, are contributing members in our communities and to our economy. They shouldn’t be penalized by the government’s failures in addressing green card backlogs,” said Dr. Paul. “The America’s Children Act provides targeted relief for these children of merit-based immigrants who are at risk of ‘aging out’ of their lawful immigration status, and I’m pleased to join Sen. Padilla in introducing this bill.”

“For many Documented Dreamers, the United States is the only country they’ve ever known,” said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. “They’ve grown up here, went to school here, and are ready to start their careers here. By forcing these young people to self-deport at age 21, we’re not only robbing our country of their talents, we’re also denying the next generation their chance at the American Dream they deserve. It’s time to fix our broken immigration system, and that starts with protecting our neighbors who grew up here.”

“Sacramento County is the proud home of Documented Dreamers who contribute to our community as neighbors, friends, educators, scientists, and doctors,” said Representative Ami Bera, M.D. “Yet more than 250,000 children of nonimmigrant visa holders—who grew up here, followed the rules, and know no other home—face the threat of self-deportation because of our broken immigration system. These young people are part of the fabric of our country, and it is our moral responsibility to provide them a clear pathway to permanent residency. I’m proud to join Representative Ross and Senator Padilla in introducing the America's CHILDREN Act to safeguard their futures and give them the peace of mind they deserve.”

“Far too many young people who have grown up in the United States legally, studying in our schools, and contributing to our economy, are at risk of ‘aging out’ of legal status through no fault of their own”, said Rep. Maria Salazar. “I am proud to co-lead the America’s Children Act, which protects the children of long-term visa holders and ensures their skills and talents stay here to build America’s future.”

“Documented Dreamers are young people with legal status that grew up in the United States, studied here, and have contributed to our communities. However, at 21 years old they face the prospect of being forced to leave the only home they know. We must ensure an outdated immigration system does not punish these young people from pursuing their own American Dream,” said Congressman Ciscomani. “The bipartisan America’s Children Act provides stability for families, strengthens our workforce, and reaffirms our nation’s commitment to fairness and opportunity. I’m proud to join colleagues from both parties in supporting these young men and women as they pursue a future in our country where they grew up.”

“We are deeply grateful to the bipartisan leaders reintroducing America’s Children Act. Fixing this loophole puts in place a policy most Americans assume already exists and ensures that America reaps the benefits of the contributions from the children it raised and educated. Allowing children of long-term visa holders to stay will empower people to tap into their talents and ambitions, helping us and our country reach our fullest potential. We urge Congress to act swiftly and pass the America’s Children Act,” said Dip Patel, Founder of Improve The Dream.

The America’s CHILDREN Act would:

Allow individuals to obtain permanent residency if they were brought to the United States as dependent children of workers admitted under employment visas, have maintained status in the United States for 10 years (including eight years as dependents), and have graduated from an institution of higher education;

Protect any child who has been in the United States for an aggregate of eight years before the age of 21 as a dependent of an employment-based nonimmigrant by allowing them to remain a dependent on their parent’s nonimmigrant visa until they can find another status;

Establish age-out protections that lock in a child’s age on the date on which their parents file for a green card;

Provide work authorization for individuals qualifying for age-out protection.

Bill text is available here. A one-pager is available here.

The Congressmembers were joined by Representatives Henry C. ""Hank"" Johnson, Jr. (GA-04), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Don Bacon (NE-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Scott Peters (CA-50), John Rutherford (FL-05), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Zachary Nunn (IA-03), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Dave Min (CA-47) as cosponsors in the House of Representatives. In the Senate, the bill is cosponsored by Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), John Curtis (R-Utah), Angus King (I-Maine), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska).

The bill is endorsed by organizations including Improve the Dream, Americans For Prosperity, Niskanen Center, The Libre Initiative, National Immigration Forum, and Council on National Security and Immigration.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/9/ross-kiggans-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-address-shortage-of-clinical-lab-professionals,"Ross, Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Shortage of Clinical Lab Professionals",2025-09-17,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2025, legislation designed to address the nationwide shortage of clinical laboratory professionals. The bill would expand eligibility for the National Health Service Corps to include medical laboratory personnel and establish federal grants for accredited colleges and universities to train the next generation of lab workers.

Across the country, clinical laboratories face vacancy rates as high as 25%. These shortages strain healthcare delivery, lead to longer wait times for patients, and contribute to burnout among existing lab staff. At the same time, doctors depend on the diagnostic work done by laboratory professionals for nearly 70% of their medical decisions. By extending federal incentives for recruitment and retention and creating new training pathways, the bill seeks to strengthen this essential sector of the health care system.

“In North Carolina and nationwide, clinical lab professionals were on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their expertise remains essential today in areas like opioid and fentanyl testing, drug screening in social service programs, and criminal forensics,” said Congresswoman Ross. “This legislation will create more high-skilled, good paying jobs by increasing support for training, recruitment, and retention of clinical lab professionals. This important proposal will also reduce diagnostic wait times, improve preventative care, and lower the risk of errors. While there are some leaders in Washington who attack the vital work that public health workers do every day, this legislation represents a needed, bipartisan investment in our public health and our invaluable laboratory workforce.”

“As a nurse practitioner, I know that access to quality health care depends on having the right professionals in place at every level,” said Congresswoman Kiggans. “That’s why I’m proud to join Congresswoman Deborah Ross on the Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act. This important legislation will add medical laboratory professionals to the National Health Service Corps and provide grants to accredited institutions to train more laboratory scientists and technicians.

“Our nation faces a severe shortage of clinical laboratory professionals—a problem that will only worsen as our population ages. Without enough trained experts, our clinical labs cannot keep pace with the growing demand and complexity of medical testing, which is essential for diagnosing and treating patients. Investing in our medical laboratory workforce strengthens our health system, supports patients, and ensures we are prepared to meet future challenges.”

Congresswoman Ross previously introduced the Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act in the 118th Congress.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/adams-bill-addresses-financial-hurdles-new-farmers-and-ranchers,Adams Bill Addresses Financial Hurdles for New Farmers and Ranchers,2025-09-15,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswomen Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12)and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), alongside Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), introduced the bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act. The bill will help address financial challenges for new farmers and ranchers, especially as farm input costs continue to rise and agricultural prices continue to fall in 2025.

Beginning farmers often face immediate financial hurdles during their first years of operation. This legislation directs the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to develop a multi-year loan pilot program to address financing challenges for beginning farmers and ranchers.

“The future of our agriculture industry depends on the next generation of farmers and ranchers, but high costs and shrinking profit margins make it difficult for them to enter the field,” said Congresswoman Adams. “The Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act is a lifeline for our new agriculture producers, ensuring their access to essential programs like long-term loans, flexible financing terms, and technical assistance that strengthen their operations. Our farms, especially small, mid-sized, and family farms, need our support and I’m proud to introduce this bill to give them the resources they need to be successful.”

“New farmers starting their businesses often face financial barriers,” said Representative Strickland. “This bill gives farmers immediate access to capital as they begin their farming operations.”

“Supporting aspiring and beginner farmers is key to ensuring the long-term sustainability of our food systems and the health and welfare of our communities. Start-up funds are vital to building a business in any industry, and farming is no exception. Yet for many beginning farmers—especially first-generation and farmers of color—financial barriers can make it difficult to break ground on their farm,” said Senator Welch. “Our bicameral bill will make it easier for beginning farmers in Vermont, North Carolina, Washington, and across the country to start and maintain farming operations.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-foushee-presses-oshkosh-defense-for-answers-on-usps-electric-vehicle-contract-delays,Rep. Foushee Presses Oshkosh Defense for Answers on USPS Electric Vehicle Contract Delays,2025-09-15,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Valerie P. Foushee,F000477,foushee.house.gov,foushee,https://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (September 15, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to Angela Ambrose, Vice President of Corporate Government Operations at Oshkosh Defense, demanding updates on the severe production delays affecting the contracted United States Postal Service (USPS) vehicle fleet, specifically the Next Generation Electric Delivery Vehicles.

“This contract represents one of the most high-profile federal fleet electrification efforts, with significant implications for both the USPS’s logistical operations and the federal government’s role in leading the transition toward cleaner transportation,” wrote Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04).

“Serious concerns about the execution and timeliness of this project have arisen, specifically after the publication of a December 12, 2024 article from The Washington Post. These reports have understandably prompted scrutiny from both policymakers and the public regarding the transparency, accountability, and overall progress of the USPS fleet modernization effort,” she continued. “Successfully executing this contract will not only reduce long-term operating costs, support American manufacturing jobs, and cut air pollution in communities nationwide, but also significantly enhance USPS fleet performance and improve the safety and working conditions of letter carriers in North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District and across the country.”

The December 12, 2024 article from the Washington Post outlines the serious nature of the concerns surrounding the execution of this contract. Specifically, the article outlines how only 93 trucks were delivered by November 2024, despite the 3,000 trucks originally expected to be delivered in the same timeframe. Under the terms of the original contract, the USPS was slated to purchase 45,000 electric vehicles, with deployment of the vehicles expected in 2023 with continued deliveries through 2026.

This letter demands that Oshkosh Defense immediately disclose the number of Next Generation Electric Delivery Vehicles that have been delivered to the USPS to date, confirm whether they remain behind schedule, and provide a realistic timeline for when they expect to deliver the remaining contracted vehicles. Furthermore, Oshkosh Defense must explain what challenges are contributing to manufacturing difficulties.

The full text of the letter can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/9/medical-laboratory-personnel-shortage-relief-act-of-2024,Congresswoman Ross Statement on Gov. Stein’s Request for Federal Support for Hurricane Helene Recovery,2025-09-15,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on Gov. Stein’s request to Congress for more Hurricane Helene recovery funding for Western North Carolina and a quicker release of already-approved funds:

“Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina, the federal government still has a duty to provide aid and support to the affected communities,” said Congresswoman Ross. “In August, I traveled to Western North Carolina to see the recovery efforts firsthand and hear from residents, small business owners, and community leaders about what Congress can do to help. Time and time again, I heard the same thing: They need more federal support, and they need it faster.

“As Governor Stein outlined this morning, Hurricane Helene victims are receiving less federal support than similar disaster-stricken communities. They want and need federal resources to rebuild stores, schools, roads, and bridges so that Western North Carolina can grow and thrive once again.

“While a mounting backlog of desperately needed federal funds has finally been approved, bureaucratic red tape at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Government Efficiency continues to slow down the federal relief process. I am committed to fighting for the Governor’s request, and I expect the White House and the congressional leadership to ensure that the federal government lives up to its obligations to the people of Western North Carolina.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T15:07:37Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/9/congresswoman-ross-statement-on-republican-leadership-rejecting-camp-lejeune-amendment-to-ndaa,Congresswoman Ross Statement on Republican Leadership Rejecting Camp Lejeune Amendment to NDAA,2025-09-10,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on the House Republican leadership refusing to allow consideration of her bipartisan Camp Lejeune amendment in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

In this week’s House Rules Committee meeting, Republican leadership did not make in order her bipartisan amendment with Representatives Greg Murphy (NC-03), Richard Hudson (NC-09), and Don Davis (NC-01) to make technical changes to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, which would ensure veterans’ claims are given fair and reasonable judicial review. Despite the bipartisan agreement on this amendment, Republicans have refused to allow it to move to the House Floor for a vote as part of the NDAA.

“Speaker Johnson has refused bipartisanship at every juncture this Congress,” said Congresswoman Ross. “Camp Lejeune veterans put their lives on the line to defend our country and should not have to wait a second longer to access the justice they deserve. It’s shameful that the Republican leadership blocked an opportunity for bipartisan compromise to support the brave men and women who have served in uniform. We will not stop pursuing every possible path to get this across the finish line.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://ross.house.gov/2025/9/ross-bill-to-improve-extreme-weather-forecasting-passes-out-of-house-committee,Ross Bill to Improve Extreme Weather Forecasting Passes out of House Committee,2025-09-10,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Deborah K. Ross,R000305,ross.house.gov,ross,https://ross.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (SST) passed Congresswoman Deborah Ross’ (NC-02) legislation to improve extreme weather forecasting as part of the Weather Act Reauthorization Act. Congresswoman Ross and Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the bipartisan Precipitation Forecast Improvement Program Act to establish a program to improve precipitation forecasts, including extreme rainfall and other weather events. The program will be part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an agency dedicated to providing citizens with reliable weather information. She spoke in support of her legislation during today’s SST markup.

“Extreme weather is an increasing threat to communities in North Carolina and across the entire country,” said Congresswoman Ross. “Our communities and first responders need reliable information to prepare for dangerous weather. By improving precipitation forecasts, this legislation will give Americans the tools they need to protect their families and their homes.”

Also included in this package was the Radar Gap Elimination Act, which Congresswoman Ross introduced with Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) and Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10). This bill directs the National Weather Service to modernize America's weather radar network and close dangerous radar gaps in underserved regions, including the Charlotte area.

In addition, the Committee approved a provision led by Congresswoman Ross and Congressman Dale Strong (AL-05) that will address workforce issues at the National Weather Service by establishing milestones, timelines, and service level expectations required for timely hiring and onboarding of employees.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/adams-gillibrand-hayes-summer-lee-velazquez-introduce-landmark-anti,"Adams, Gillibrand, Hayes, Summer Lee, Velázquez Introduce Landmark Anti-Hunger Legislation",2025-09-04,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,NC,Alma S. Adams,A000370,adams.house.gov,adams,https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswomen Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Summer Lee (PA-12),and Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) along with SenatorKirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), introduced the Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2025 aimed at addressing food insecurity by increasing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and allocating more funds to those with large medical and housing expenses.

The Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2025 changes the formula used to calculate SNAP benefits from the Thrifty Food Plan to the Low Cost Food Plan, increasing the average SNAP benefit amount. Currently, SNAP recipients receive an average of just $6.20 per person per day from the program and rising food costs consistently outpace SNAP benefits each year. In addition, the bill raises the SNAP standard medical deduction and SNAP shelter deduction caps, allowing recipients with large medical and housing expenses to access more SNAP funding.

“No one in America should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, but SNAP benefits are simply not enough to put food on the table. As inflation and cost of living continue to rise, we should focus on strengthening SNAP, not making deep, reckless cuts that only worsen hunger in the United States,” said Congresswoman Adams, Senior Member of the House Committee on Agriculture. “The Closing the Meal Gap Act will help tens of millions of people—including seniors, people with disabilities, single mothers, veterans, and children—become more food secure and support their households. Hunger is a policy choice and today, we are choosing to provide for the people who need it most.”

“In the richest country in the world, it is unacceptable that over 40 million Americans, including 15 million children, still face hunger. We must do more to combat hunger in New York and across the nation,” said Senator Gillibrand. “That’s why I’m so proud to lead my Democratic colleagues in introducing the Closing the Meal Gap Act. By enhancing SNAP benefits, this vital legislation will help put food on the table for those who need it most. This is potentially life-saving, commonsense legislation, and I am determined to get it passed.”

“This legislation treats food as the fundamental necessity that it is,” said Congresswoman Hayes. “Our bill provides a long-overdue update to SNAP, ensuring the program meets the needs of families. Making access to nutritious foods easier, not harder, is a meaningful step towards ending hunger.”

""Hunger is a despicable policy choice in one of the wealthiest countries in the world,” said Congresswoman Lee. “As groceries are breaking budgets and wages remain stagnant, Trump and Republicans are shamelessly gutting SNAP and tearing food assistance from millions of families nationwide. That’s why I’m proud to reintroduce the Closing the Meal Gap Act with my colleagues to make life a little easier for working folks across the country and expand access to food assistance. Every Member of Congress should be taking meaningful steps to address the hunger crisis plaguing our country.""

“At a time when families are being crushed by the rising cost of living, Republicans have chosen to launch heartless attacks on SNAP slashing benefits and making it harder for millions to put food on the table,” said Congresswoman Velázquez. “Hunger is not inevitable; it is the result of failed policies and misplaced priorities. The Closing the Meal Gap Act strengthens SNAP so families, especially those with children, and seniors don’t have to choose between paying rent, affording medicine, or eating dinner. I’m proud to stand with my colleagues to fight back against these cruel cuts and make sure every household has access to the nutrition they need to live with dignity.”

The Closing the Meal Gap Act comes after Republicans in Congress made an unprecedented $186 billion in cuts to SNAP in their “One Big Beautiful Bill” earlier this year, threatening access to the lifesaving food security program for millions of Americans. The budget bill also cuts and restricts future updates to the Thrifty Food Plan, making the Low Cost Food Plan a better option to calculate benefits for SNAP recipients. In addition, it also removes internet service costs as an eligible deduction for SNAP benefits.

Full text of the bill can be found here.

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