FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 368th Engineer Battalion leads pipeline construction at Fort Barfoot, Virginia FORT BARFOOT, Va. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers motto is "Essayons", a French phrase that means "let us try." This spirit was embodied by U.S. Army Active and Reserve Soldiers led by the New Hampshire based 368th Engineer Battalion, 302nd Combat Support Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer Command as they assemble  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 404th Civil Affairs Battalion trains mission essential tasks in Puerto Rico CAMP SANTIAGO, Puerto Rico - The 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (CA BN) under the 352nd Civil Affairs Command (CACOM) began their mission-essential tasks training with support from the 1st Mission Support Command after a successful airborne operation on April. 11, 2025. "Operation Taino Warrior provided a significan  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 23 -- The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges issued the following news on May 22, 2025: * * * Access to Achievement expands statewide, serves 800+ with IDD; State Board greenlights report and more The State Board of Community Colleges has approved a new legislative report showing that Access to Achievement--a first-of-its-kind initiative for North Carolinians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)--is already reaching more than 800 st  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * After Push from Congresswoman Ross, HHS Resumes Poe Hall Investigation Following calls for action from Congresswoman Ross, North Carolina State University (NC State) announced that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will resume an investigation into dangerous polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) found at NC State's Poe Hall. This news comes after Congresswoman Ross de  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve leader draws parallels between arts, armed forces TOMS RIVER, N.J. - The U.S. Army Reserve helped celebrate the arts May 15 during the Salute to Ocean County event held here at Ocean County College. "As a field-grade officer in the Army - and someone with a bachelor's degree in studio art - I stand before you as living proof that the arts and the military are not worlds apart,  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Congressman Addison McDowell Applauds House Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump's signature America First legislative package: "This is why I came to Congress--to fight for working families, defend our bo  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the Real Estate Reciprocity Act to Block Foreign Adversaries from Buying American Land Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Real Estate Reciprocity Act (link is external), a bill that stops foreign nationals from buying American land if their home countries refuse to let Americans do   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Pass One Big Beautiful Bill Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 1 (link is external), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This America First reconciliation package delivers permanent tax relief, cracks down on fraud and abuse, kicks illegal immigrants off taxpayer-funded benefits, and   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Bipartisan Zip Code Bill Passes Through Committee EATON, CO-- Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed her bipartisan Zip Code bill, H.R. 3095, through the House Oversight Committee this morning. H.R. 3095 directs the United States Postal Service to create unique zip codes for more than 65 cities, towns, and communities across the country. The bill, wh  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Votes Against GOP Tax Scam Early this morning, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted against the reckless, cruel Republican budget plan that will strip nearly 14 million Americans of health care coverage and slash food assistance for 42 million children, families, and seniors. In North Carolina's Second District alone, an estimated 27,023 people are projected to lose healt  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 22, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Atlantic Diving Supply Inc.,* doing business as ADS, Virginia Beach, Virginia (SPE8EJ-25-D-0501); Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois (SPE8EJ-25-D-0502); Berger Cummins JV, Greenville, South Carolina (SPE8EJ-25-D-0503); Inglett & Stubbs International LLC, Atlanta, Georgia (SPE8EJ-25-D-0504); and Texas Power & Associates LLC.,* Palm Harbor, Florida (SPE8EJ-  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on May 21, 2025, at a House Rules Committee's hearing on a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval of a U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency rule relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act and a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res. 31) providing for congressional disa  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on May 21, 2025, at a House Rules Committee's hearing on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1): * * * Foxx Opening Remarks on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act As prepared for delivery: Good morning, 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 con  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Announces Pay Raise for Army Paratroopers Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a pay raise for Army paratroopers today during remarks to current and former members of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Hegseth made the announcement during the 82nd's All American Week, a four-day event that brings past and present paratroopers together to celebrate their service through co  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Brokers SALT Deal Delivers Full Relief to 92% of Constituents Quadruples Deduction Cap for Long Island Families Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) announced a significant win for Long Island taxpayers following successful negotiations to quadruple the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. The change, included in the House-passed version of the One Big Beautiful Bill, n  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Applauds Passage of One, Big, Beautiful, Reconciliation Bill Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement applauding the passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, in the House of Representatives. "House Republicans made history this morning by passing the 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' budget reconciliation package," said Congressman Greg Mur  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * N.C. Farm to School calendar contest winners announced Thirteen budding student artists were recently chosen as winners in the annual Farm to School Calendar Contest, sponsored by the North Carolina Grange. Each month depicts the art of a student and represents a different commodity. The calendar also includes daily facts about agricult  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) has ordered Brightspeed Communications to pay a civil penalty of $2,500.00 for violating the state's Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act. The order, issued on May 21, 2025, follows a recommendation from the North Carolina Underground Damage Prevention Review Board (Board). The Board notified the Commission on March 19, 2025, of its final determination in Case No. 735, recommending the penalty agai  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 23 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news on May 22, 2025: * * * North Carolina Community College System Launches Toolkit to Strengthen Rural Advanced Manufacturing Workforce With advanced manufacturing driving economic growth across North Carolina, building a sustainable pipeline of skilled talent is more important than ever--especially in rural communities where new and expanding operations can transform local economies. To support  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice on May 22, 2025: * * * Summary Company Announcement Date: May 09, 2025 FDA Publish Date: May 22, 2025 Product Type: Dietary Supplements; Food & Beverages; Contaminants Reason for Announcement: Product may be contaminated with elevated levels of lead Company Name: Publix Brand Name: GreenWise Product Description: Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Alma Adams, D-North Carolina, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Adams Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing Attacking Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Programs WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered the following opening statement at Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommi  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams on the House Passage of the Republican Reconciliation Budget WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee and House Education & Workforce Committee, released a statement on the House passage of the Republican reconciliation budget. "Republicans have shown today that billionaires are their top priority, not the  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Votes Against Funding Cuts to Essential Health and Food Assistance Programs WASHINGTON, DC (May 22, 2025) -- Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the House Republicans' extreme reconciliation bill, the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which will make radical cuts to social services across the country while adding trillion  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Harris Advances the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" WASHINGTON, DC --On Thursday, Representative Mark Harris (NC-08) voted to advance the 2025 House Budget Reconciliation Package. Representative Harris said, "Today, I cast my vote for the America First agenda, empowering President Trump to lead our nation into a new golden age. While it's not perfect, this 'Big Beautiful Bill' is an import  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention to a deeply troubling breach of trust by one of our closest trading partners. What happened to the Vulcan Materials Company is nothing short of a hostile act by the Mexican Government. This American company has operated  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered an impassioned address to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, emphasizing his commitment to the troops and announcing significant military investments. Hegseth, a former Army major, highlighted his unique perspective, stating his job is to think strategically while understanding the tactical realities faced by service members. He conveyed President Trump's unwavering support, promising to "bring it back to   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis Introduces Legislation to Target Predatory Litigation Funding Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Senator Thom Tillis introduced the Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act, legislation which would impose a new tax on profits earned by third-party entities that finance civil litigation and curb predatory practices in the litigation funding industry. "Predatory litigation financing  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice on May 22, 2025: * * * Summary Company Announcement Date: May 21, 2025 FDA Publish Date: May 22, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages; Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Salmonella Company Name: Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LL Brand Name: Ukrop's Product Description: Marinated cucumber Salad Company Announcement Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC, Richmo  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, posted the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * What They Are Saying: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Delivers for America's Family Farmers and Ranchers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two million family farmers have been staring down the prospect of seeing their death tax exemption slashed in half if Congress fails to act - forcing them to consider dialing up estate planners and accountants instead o  more