WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing on March 28, 2023, entitled "Unleashing America's Opportunities for Hiring and Employment": * * * One of the most troubling consequences of pandemic-related closures and the Left's failing polices: The decline of America's workforce. The Democrats controlled the House for three years of the pandemic and its aftermath. Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing to conduct oversight of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Republican lawmakers will examine the Agency's recent actions that undermine housing affordability and scrutinize policies that fail to protect homeowners and taxpayers. Read Vice Chairman Hill's opening remarks as prep  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-09), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Troy Balderson (OH-12) and Lori Trahan (MA-03) introduced the bipartisan Medical and Health Stockpile Accountability Act, H.R. 3577, to strengthen the Strategic National Stockpile and ensure the United States is better prepared for future public health emergencies. "The pandemic emphasized the importance of ensuring our nation  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: After working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to identify an emergency solution to address the critical storm damage reduction needs of Wrightsville Beach, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) applauds the decision from the Corps to exercise a Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) emergency exception. Today's decision from USACE means the Masonboro Inlet, which has traditional  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release and letter: Approximately one million veterans and civilians were exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. In an effort to assist those individuals affected, Congress passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. However, before those who were impacted can file a lawsuit in North Carolina, they must file a claim with the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General. Unfortunately, the Navy has  more