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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Friday May 15, 2026 ( 6 items )  

Congressman Don Davis Leads Fight to Suspend Diesel Tax and Lower Costs for Eastern North Carolina
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Leads Fight to Suspend Diesel Tax and Lower Costs for Eastern North Carolina * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) and Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) announced their support for H.R. 8772, Diesel Prices Relief Act, which would pause the diesel tax until January 1, 2027 helping farmers and truck drivers better afford their stops at the gas station. "High di  more

Congressman Don Davis Votes to Support Eastern North Carolina Farmers and Lower Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Votes to Support Eastern North Carolina Farmers and Lower Gas Prices * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act: "The number one issue I hear from families across North Carolina is the rising cost of living, and with growing instability in the M  more

Congressman Pat Harrigan Supports Resolution Backing Law Enforcement During National Police Week
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Supports Resolution Backing Law Enforcement During National Police Week * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) expressed support for H. Con. Res. 96, a concurrent resolution expressing Congress's support for law enforcement officers across the country. "Law enforcement officers do not just fight crime, they check i  more

Harris Bill to Hold Soft-on-Crime Cities Accountable Passes the House
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Harris Bill to Hold Soft-on-Crime Cities Accountable Passes the House * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) celebrated House passage of his bill, the, legislation that requires the Attorney General to publish a public list of jurisdictions that allow certain serious offenders to be released without cash bail. The bill applies to violent, sexual, and public disorder offenses   more

Harris Delivers Floor Remarks on the Cashless Bail Reporting Act
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Harris Delivers Floor Remarks on the Cashless Bail Reporting Act * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) delivered remarks on the House floor regarding, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, legislation that requires the Attorney General to publish a public list of jurisdictions that allow certain serious offenders to be released without cash bail. Rep. Harris's remarks on H.R. 56  more

House Rules Committee Chair Foxx Convenes Rules Committee to Consider Public Safety Measures and Military Appropriations
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks to consider five separate legislative measures: * * * Foxx Opening Remarks on H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96, and H.R. 8469 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 five separa  more