WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Enhance Accountability for SBA Disaster Loan Account Washington, D.C. -- Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Tim Scott (R-SC), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the SBA Disaster Transparency Act. The bill requires the Small Business Administration to make its monthly reporting requirements for the Disaster Loan Account av  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Tillis, Rouzer Introduce Bill to Ensure Aid Access for All Types of WNC Homes Washington, D.C. -- Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), along with Reps. David Rouzer (R-NC), Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Ritchie Torres (D-NY), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) have introduced the Disaster Assistance Fairness Act. The bill would require the President to direct the Federal Emergency Management Age  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on Elon Musk's Unconstitutional Power Grab Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump's decision to cede power to unelected billionaire Elon Musk: "Last November, the American people democratically elected 435 Representatives, 100 Senators, and one President. Nowhere on the ballot did I see Elon Musk's name  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross' Statement on President Trump's Tariffs Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement as President Trump imposes tariffs on Canada and China, and temporarily pauses new tariffs on imports from Mexico: "Costs are still too high, and President Trump should make good on his campaign promises and prioritize bringing them down. Instead, he imposed st  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 4, 2025 ARMY Oshkosh Defense LLC, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was awarded a $133,017,600 firm-fixed-price contract for M1093 Low Velocity Air Drop vehicles and M1081 vehicles. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch, Daines Lead Bill to Defend Firearm Businesses and the Second Amendment Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Steve Daines (R-Montana) introduced the Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act to prohibit the federal government from entering into contracts with groups that discriminate unfairly against firearm associations or businesses. "Taxpaye  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Feb. 4, 2025, on the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (H.R. 27): * * * As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon. The Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider H.R. 27, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act, or HALT Fe  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Chaudhry Shabbir Ahmed pled guilty on Monday, February 3, 2025, to conspiring to launder over $3 million in connection with a $100 million dollar health care fraud scheme, announced Acting United States Attorney Randall S. Galyon. According to court documents, Ahmed conspired with another individual to represent himself as the owner   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 5 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * NCDHHS Livestream Spanish-language Cafecito and Tele-Town Hall: NC Crisis Services -- Get Help 24/7 NCDHHS transmitira una conversacion en vivo y en espanol sobre los servicios de respuesta a crisis en Carolina del Norte: Obten ayuda las 24 horas, todos los dias -- Version en espanol abajo PRESS RELEASE -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Ser  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Feb. 3, 2025: * * * Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD, Democratic Chairwoman of the Bipartisan Congressional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, released the following statement recognizing the beginning of Black History Month: "For over 400 years, Black Americans have made countless contributions to our nation's cultural and social fabrics, even when we were not viewed  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: * * * Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced a resolution to nationally designate February 4, 2025, as "Transit Equity Day." This resolution honors the life and legacy of Rosa Parks, recognizes the importance of promoting equitable access to public transportation, and applauds the many transportation agencies across the country that celebrate Transit Equity Day by   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: On Tuesday, Representative Mark Harris (NC-08) introduced the No Contracts for Foreign Adversaries Act - a bill that would require universities and colleges to disclose contracts with countries of concern. Representative Harris said, "Americans send billions of taxpayer dollars to colleges and universities, so we deserve to know if these schools have contracts with our enemies. North K  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: HICKORY, NC--Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) invites constituents to an Open House at his Hickory District Office on Friday, February 21, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. "This office belongs to the people of North Carolina's Tenth District," said Congressman Harrigan. "Whether you need help with a federal agency, have concerns to share, or just want to say hello, my team and I are here to serve  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Scott, Colleagues Seek to Enhance Accountability for SBA Disaster Loan Account WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Committee on Small Business, along with Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), re-introduced the SBA Disaster Transparency Act, which requires the Small Business Administration to make its monthly reporting requirements for the Disaster Loan Account avail  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott and Tim Scott Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency for SBA Disaster Funds WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Tim Scott, along with Senators Ted Budd, Adam Schiff and Marsha Blackburn, to introduce the SBA Disaster Transparency Act, which requires the Small Business Administration to make its monthly reporting requirements for the Disaster Loan Account available to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), members of the Senate Committee on Small Business, re-introduced the bipartisan SBA Disaster Transparency Act, which requires the Small Business Administration to make its monthly reporting requirements for the Disaster Loan Account available to the public. As of 2015, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has followed this transpa  more