WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2021: Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) commended the efforts of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House leadership to include paid family and medical leave in the Build Back Better Act, also known as the reconciliation bill. "Paid family and medical leave, including maternity leave, is a lifeline for parents in the workforce," said Congresswoman Alma Adams, Chair of the House Education   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following floor statement on Nov. 2, 2021: * * * Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered remarks on the floor of the US House of Representatives on President Biden's Build Back Better agenda during a special order hour hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus. Marty Johnson, writing for The Hill, reported, "The $1.75 trillion framework agreement for President Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan represents a significant vi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2021: * * * H. Con. Res. 44, the Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution passed the House unanimously. Rep. Budd sponsored this bipartisan legislation in October. This resolution would "require the Comptroller General to present the Financial Report of the United States Government to an annual joint hearing of the House and Senate Budget Committees." The resolution was originally introduced by Reps  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2021: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), and Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) to discuss ho  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-North Carolina, Republican leader of the House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services, issued the following remarks at a Nov. 3, 2021, subcommittee hearing on modernizing the Community Services Block Grant: * * * "For decades the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program has empowered civil institutions and local governments to serve low-income individuals and communities. "Congress has not reauthorized the CSBG since  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2021: * * * The top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry (NC-10), released the following statement, which echoes the concerns expressed by Republican Commissioners Hester Peirce and Elad Roisman, regarding the guidance issued today by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding sh  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2021: Today Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) and 22 House GOP colleagues introduced a House Resolution, "expressing support for the First Amendment to the Constitution and its bipartisan impact regarding the protection of free speech as well as academic freedoms for all students and faculty." Rep. Murphy's resolution cites the First Amendment, Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson, the America  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2021: Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement after the National Women's Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) announced that the NWSL has agreed to meet all the union's demands for cultural changes and transparency following instances of verbal abuse and sexual coercion of players reported last month: "I am glad the NWSL has agreed to meet the demands of the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Dan Bishop, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: This week, Reps. Dan Bishop, Lauren Boebert, and Bob Good were elected by members of the House Freedom Caucus to serve on the board guiding the caucus as it advocates for freedom and conservative values. Rep. Dan Bishop (NC-09) stated: "Proud to be elected to the House Freedom Caucus' Board of Directors. At a time when Democrats want to take more control over people's rights, the Freedom Caucus fights t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2021: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) are demanding answers from Labor Secretary Marty Walsh on his participation in the strike activity with the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Inte  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-North Carolina, issued the following joint statement on Nov. 3, 2021: * * * Committee on House Administration Chairperson Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and Subcommittee on Elections Chairman G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) issued the following statement today after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. "Once again, Senate Republicans are thwarting democracy and the freedom to vote for the American people  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following joint statement on Nov. 3, 2021, with Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-North Carolina, chairman of Subcommittee on Elections: * * * Committee on House Administration Chairperson Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and Subcommittee on Elections Chairman G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) issued the following statement today after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the John R. Lewis Voting Righ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Richard Burr, R-North Carolina, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release: Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Ranking Member of the House Education and Labor Committee, sent letters to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Catheri  more