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Rouzer Touts Permitting Reform Contributions to H.R. 1 During Floor Debate

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Washington, DC Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) delivered a speech on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which includes legislation he introduced to prevent certain states from blocking critical energy infrastructure projects on political grounds.  Rouzer emphasized how his component of H.R. 1 ensures America can build the energy…

Chairmen Rouzer, Graves Applaud Senate Passage of Resolution to Overturn Flawed, Burdensome Biden WOTUS Rule

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2/7/23 Water Resources Hearing

Washington, DC - Today, the Senate voted in favor of a resolution to overturn the Biden Administration’s flawed, burdensome “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule by a vote of 53-43. The Biden rule would lead to sweeping changes to the federal government’s authority to regulate what is considered a navigable water, with enormous impacts on small businesses, manufacturers,…

Rouzer Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address Health Contaminants in Drinking Water

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New Hanover County District Office

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) reintroduced the Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act (The Healthy H2O Act) in the United States House of Representatives.  The bipartisan bill was introduced in the Senate by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME). “This past…

Rouzer, Graves Introduce Bill to Streamline Disaster Recovery Assistance

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2/7/23 Water Resources Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) and Congressman Garret Graves (LA-06) introduced the Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act, a bill to cut unnecessary red tape and give local governments the flexibility to immediately expense activities related to disaster relief after a federally declared disaster.  States will be awarded…

House Passes Rouzer Legislation to Overturn Flawed, Overreaching Biden WOTUS Rule

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2022.02.01 T&I Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, H.J. Res. 27, Congressman David Rouzer's (NC-07) legislation to overturn the Biden Administration’s flawed, burdensome “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule, was approved by the House of Representatives by a vote of 227-198.  The Biden rule would lead to sweeping changes to the federal government’s authority to regulate what is considered a…

Rouzer Legislation Key Component of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

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Washington, DC Office

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) announced Congressman David Rouzer's (NC-07) legislation, the Water Quality Certification and Energy Projects Improvement Act, will be included in H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. Historically, H.R. 1 through H.R. 10 have signaled a Speaker’s legislative priorities to improve the lives of the American…

Rouzer Raises Concerns Regarding Cuban Government's Visit to Wilmington Port Facilities

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Port of Wilmington

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) spoke on the House Floor regarding the visit by Cuba’s Border Guard and Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the port facilities in Wilmington, North Carolina which was planned and authorized by President Biden's Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State. As one of our nation’s oldest adversaries and a State…

Rouzer Legislation to Overturn Biden WOTUS Rule to Receive House Floor Vote

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Washington, DC Office

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Rouzer's (NC-07) legislation to overturn the Biden Administration’s flawed, burdensome, and overreaching Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule is set to be considered on the Floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday. The Biden WOTUS rule will lead to sweeping changes to the federal government’s authority to regulate what…

T&I Committee Approves Rouzer Legislation to Reject Biden WOTUS Rule, Streamline Energy Projects, and Other Measures

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Washington, DC Office

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved two pieces of legislation led by Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), including a joint resolution to overturnthe Biden Administration’s new waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, and a billto promote the development of energy…

Rouzer, Graves Introduce Legislation to Improve Water Quality Certifications and American Energy Infrastructure

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2022.02.01 T&I Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) and Congressman Garret Graves (LA-06) introduced the Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act. This legislation amends Section 401 of the Clean Water Act and makes key clarifications to existing law regarding the appropriate scope of review for a water quality certification.  It also places…