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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Thursday June 06, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Hill Delivers Remarks at Hearing on How Tokenization of Real-World Assets Will Facilitate Efficient Markets
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing entitled "Next Generation Infrastructure: How Tokenization of Real-World Assets Will Facilitate Efficient Markets." Read Chairman Hill's opening remarks as delivered: "Last month, the  more

Oversight of the FDIC Failed Leadership & Toxic Workplace Culture
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Today, the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry (NC-10), announced the following hearing: Full Committee Hearing Entitled: "Oversight of the FDIC's Failed Leadership and Toxic Workplace Culture" Time: 10:00 AM ET Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Place: 2128 Rayburn House Office Building Addition  more

Rep. Manning, Whip Clark Move to Force Vote on Legislation to Protect the Right to Birth Control
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Kathy Manning, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-06) and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) announced they filed a 'Discharge Petition,' a measure that could force the Republican-controlled House to vote on the Right to Contraception Act, legislation to codify the right to access all forms of FDA-approved birth control. This action follows the consequences of the Dobbs decision and actions from Republica  more

Rep. Murphy Applauds Passage of Military Construction & Veteran Affairs Appropriations
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on June 5, 2024: * * * Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies: "North Carolina's Third Congressional District is home to Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Stations Cherry Point and New River, and more than 76,000 veterans," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "Everyone knows how military-f  more

Rep. Murphy Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Coastal Homeowners
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), introduced the Prevent Environmental Hazards Act to give homeowners, insured by the National Flood Insurance Program, greater flexibility to manage natural disasters. "Homeowners should not be forced to wait for their home to cause an environmental hazard before the National Flood Insurance Program   more

Tillis, Colleagues Promote Access to Safe, Effective Birth Control
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Thom Tillis, alongside nine of his Republican Senate colleagues, recently introduced the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act, legislation that would increase access and availability of over-the-counter contraception. "Safe and effective contraceptives, including over-the-counter options, are widely available - and I am committed to ensuring that continues to be the   more