WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams, Lawmakers Recognize National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Representatives Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) and Ashley Hinson (R-IA-01), alongside Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing September 19 as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * C&T Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Streamlining Broadband Permitting Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a hearing titled Examining Solutions to Expedite Broadband Permitting. "Closing the digital divide has long  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Hudson Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Hearing on Streamlining Broadband Permitting Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, delivered the following opening statement at today's   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Edwards Votes in Favor of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) voted to keep the federal government funded and continue critical Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. "Every vote I cast is focused on the needs of Western North Carolina. Our mountain communities need federal resources to continue rebuild  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Releases Statement on Vote to Honor Charlie Kirk and Condemn Political Violence * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement after voting for H. Res. 719 (link is external), a resolution condemning the assassination of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk and honoring his life and legacy:  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Keep Government Open, Protect Taxpayers * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 5371 (link is external), the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, a measure that prevents a government shutdown and ensures critical federal services continue operating through Novem  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Keep Government Open, Continue Helene Rebuilding Efforts * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Moore voted to pass a Continuing Resolution (H.R. 5371) to keep the government open and funded through November 21, 2025. The resolution ensures that critical services, including disaster relief funding, continue without interruption -- a priority for Congressman   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Votes Against Republican Shutdown Bill * Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted against House Republicans' partisan continuing resolution: "For months, Trump and Congressional Republicans have taken a chainsaw to the services that North Carolina relies on, including FEMA, the VA, Medicaid, and SNAP. Now, they are refusing to work with Democrats on bipartisan leg  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards Announces Additional $64.2 Million for Hurricane Helene Relief * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security announced an additional $64.2 million for Hurricane Helene recovery project reimbursements in Western North Carolina. This funding brings the amount released to more than $228 million in the l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Applauds House Passage of Government Funding Package * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, to fund the federal government. "The House has successfully voted to keep the government running and deliver on our agenda to put the American people first," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Leads Effort to NC General Assembly Urging an Override of Governor Stein's Veto of School Choice Tax Credit Eligibility * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-09), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Mark Harris (NC-08), Addison McDowell (NC-06), and Tim Moore (NC-14), sent a letter to Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representative  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Votes Against Assault on Healthcare in GOP Continuing Resolution * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) voted against the Republican-led continuing resolution that fails to address the urgent healthcare needs of everyday Americans, including the looming expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies that would cost the average enrolled fam  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Opposes GOP's Partisan Stopgap Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, DC (September 19, 2025) -- Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the House Republican short-term government funding bill, H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. "Today, House Republicans chose to push forward a partisan spending   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross Joins Colleagues in Introducing Redistricting Reform Act * Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in introducing the Redistricting Reform Act of 2025. This legislation would prohibit mid-decade redistricting nationwide and require every state to establish independent redistricting. She spoke at a press conference, highlighting extreme, partisan gerryma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, Padilla, Miller-Meeks, Paul, & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Documented Dreamers * Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (Deborah Ross (NC-02), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Maria Salazar (FL-27), Ami Bera (CA-06), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced their bipartisan America's CHILDREN Act. This legislation will protect the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Budd, Cortez Masto Lead Bipartisan Fight to Strengthen DoD Report on Communist China's Military Developments * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the bipartisan China Military Powers Transparency Act to extend and update the Department of Defense's (DoD) Annual Report on Military and Security Developments Involving the   more