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Rouzer, Murphy Champion Fifth Annual North Carolina WATERS Summit to Advance Flood Solutions for North Carolina Communities

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GREENVILLE, NC - Today, North Carolina Congressmen David Rouzer (R-NC-07) and Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC-03) hosted the fifth annual Water Adaptation to Ensure Regional Success (WATERS) Summit in Greenville, North Carolina. This full day nonpartisan event brought together more than 175 local, state, and federal leaders, academic experts, and flood mitigation professionals to…

Rouzer Secures Federal Funding to Strengthen North Carolina’s Freight Rail Network

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced up to $43.6 million in federal funding will be awarded to R.J. Corman Railroad Group through the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The funding will strengthen freight rail infrastructure across North Carolina and the Southeast. The…

Congressman Rouzer to Host Badges of Honor Event for Veterans in NC-07

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HAMPSTEAD, NC — Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced a Badges of Honor event to help veterans in North Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District obtain military awards and medals they earned but may have never received, as well as replace those which have been lost or damaged. The event will take place Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Media Room at…

Port of Wilmington Awarded Federal Grant to Expand Capacity, Rouzer Applauds Investment

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WILMINGTON, NC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Port of Wilmington $6,002,296 for port improvements through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program.  This award will support the development of 140 commercial motor vehicle parking spaces, 50 freight container staging positions, as well…

Rouzer Welcomes Dr. Ibadoghlu’s Transfer to Germany for Urgent Medical Treatment

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) welcomed the transfer of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu to Germany, where he can finally receive urgently needed medical treatment. Dr. Ibadoghlu arrived safely in Berlin at approximately 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. While the criminal charges against him remain in place, his arrival in Germany provides an important…

Rouzer Celebrates Investment in ILM Aircraft Apron Expansion

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WILMINGTON, NC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) applauded a $3 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to expand the aircraft apron at Wilmington International Airport (ILM).  The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding will support ILM’s apron expansion, the first phase of a broader terminal expansion project that will ultimately add additional gates,…

House Passes Water Resources Development Act with NC-07 Priorities Included

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07), the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, following unanimous approval by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on July 14. The legislation includes Surf City’s federal beach renourishment project and multiple flood reduction studies for communities…

Rouzer Announces $25.1 Million HUD Grant for Fayetteville’s Murchison Housing Corridor

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FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced today the City of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority (FMHA) have been awarded a $25,115,578 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Fiscal Year 2025 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grant program. The grant will support the transformation of…

Rouzer Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge for NC-07 Students

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) is excited to announce the 2026 Congressional App Challenge is now open for submissions. The annual competition is open to all middle and high school students across North Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District to showcase their creativity, coding skills, and innovative ideas. Students must register online and submit their apps no…

Rouzer-Supported Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Passes the House T&I Committee

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, with support from Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07), the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, advancing key priorities for Southeastern North Carolina, including Surf City’s federal beach renourishment project and multiple flood reduction studies for local communities. The bill…