WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a meeting to consider three bills: * * * Chairwoman Foxx Opening Remarks on H.R. 1048, H.J. Res. 24, and H.J. Res. 75 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. 1048, H.J. Res. 24, a  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Hold the Department of Energy Accountable WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 359, the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025, which increases transparency within the Department of Energy by requiring detailed reporting on when and why the agency waives cost-sharing requirements for federal energy proj  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards, Crockett introduce bill to incentivize investment in WNC communities with environmental challenges U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today re-introduced the Economic Opportunity for Distressed Communities Act to designate all Superfund and brownfield areas as Opportunity Zones to encourage the clean-up, redevelopment, and revitalization of hazardous waste sites. Congresswoman J  more