WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Davis and Congresswoman Kiggans Introduce the Protecting American Families and Servicemembers from Anthrax Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Don Davis (D-NC) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA) introduced H.R. 2707, Protecting American Families and Servicemembers from Anthrax Act, to ensure the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Health and Human Services develops a long-  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Don Davis and Juan Ciscomani Introduce Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Don Davis (NC-01) and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced H.R. 2625, the Veterans Employment Readiness Yield (VERY) Act. The bill aims to address a long standing stigma that some veterans have expressed concerns regarding their interactions with the VA. "We must ensu  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Applauds Passage of SAVE Act to Ensure Only American Citizens Vote in Federal Elections Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislation critical to the security and integrity of U.S. federal elections. "Free and fair elections are fundamental to American democracy," said Congressman   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Statement on Senate Budget Resolution Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement in response to the House of Representatives Concurring on the Senate Amendment to H.Con.Res. 14, legislation to begin the budget reconciliation process. "House Republicans are unified in moving forward a budget reconciliation package that codifies President Trump's  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Adams Votes No on SNAP & Medicaid Cuts, Slashing Lifesaving Services for Americans WASHINGTON, DC--Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams Ph.D. (ND-12) voted against the disastrous GOP budget blueprint that will grow the deficit by $7 trillion, decimate Medicaid and SNAP, and worsen the cost-of-living crisis in the United States. "At a time when people are struggling to m  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Harris supports government funding bill to advance President Trump's agenda WASHINGTON, DC -- On Thursday, Representative Mark Harris (NC-08) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Senate Amendment to the Full-year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025: Representative Harris said, "Today, I voted for the Senate Budget Resolution. I vot  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, in America, you can't drive a car, board a plane, or buy fireworks without an ID proving that you are who you say you are. Why are folks allowed to vote, to decide the future of this country, without proving that they are citizens first? Mr. Sp  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Reps. Tim Moore and Suzan DelBene Introduce the Bipartisan Mobile Mammography Promotion Act to Increase Access to Breast Cancer Screening WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced H.R. 2875, the Mobile Mammography Promotion Act, to exempt mobile mammography vehicles from motor fuel excise taxes. "We know women h  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life of a dear friend and public servant, Egbert Lawrence Davis III, who went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 17, surrounded by his loving family. Everyone who knew Lawrence knew that he loved God; he lo  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Budd's Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Gold Star Spouses Passes the Senate Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Ted Budd's (R-N.C.) bipartisan resolution designating April 5, 2025, as Gold Star Wives Day passed the Senate by unanimous consent. The resolution honors the spouses of fallen service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) j  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis, Colleagues Reignite Effort to Improve Reporting Attacks on Law Enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to enhance information-gathering on attacks targeting law enforcement. The Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellnes  more