WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) introduced the People and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act to expand eligibility to include veterinary care expenses under tax-advantaged health care spending accounts, specifically Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Additionally, the legislation supports veterans and people living with disabilities by  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressmen Don Davis (NC-01) and Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the bipartisan Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, legislation to reimburse state-licensed pharmacists through Medicare for essential healthcare services like diabetes management and health screenings. Senators Grassley, Brown, Hyde-Smith, and Lujan introduced the senate companion in May 2023. "Seniors and other   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today introduced the Stop Bankrupting Our Country Act to limit annual spending increases by the U.S. federal government. The Stop Bankrupting Our Country Act would require that annual spending allocations be based on the average change in inflation and the average change in national population for the prior three calendar years. These guideli  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Sept. 10, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issues the following statement: "The death of an American citizen in the West Bank is a tragic loss. I join my colleagues in Congress calling for an independent investigation to gather all the facts and ensure accountability. "I maintain my support for a bilateral ceasefire, which is critical to prevent further loss of life and create th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Thom Tillis announced a $10 million grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to shift an existing runway at Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) Airport by 523 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. The grant funds the grading and drainage of the project. "This funding will ensure that RDU not only meets national standards but also continues to provide  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Thom Tillis announced a $4.9 million grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to rehabilitate existing lighting on a taxiway at Piedmont Triad International (PTI) Airport. "I am proud to have partnered with local leaders in the Triad to secure this crucial funding, which will facilitate essential upgrades to PTI," said Senator Tillis. "This investment will enhance taxiway ligh  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Kathy Manning, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-06), Vice Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, passed her bill, the Securing Global Telecommunications Act, through the U.S. House of Representatives. The Securing Global Telecommunications Act seeks to preserve America's global leadership in tech and telecom and protect the safety and integrity of U.S. networks from malign influence. "Th  more