“Today’s announcement by the Biden Administration on their new rule for Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) is disappointing. This rule is both poor policy and badly timed. It is another example of this Administration’s determined adherence to the demands of environmentalists at the expense of hard-working Americans. While cloaked a little differently, this new WOTUS rule will once again place overly burdensome regulations on our farm families, small businesses, and entire communities further harming our economy — not to mention making critical infrastructure projects that much more expensive,” Rouzer said. Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement on his opposition to the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill:
"Christmas miracles do happen, but this omnibus spending package isn’t one of them. As I have said many times before, these end-of-the-year appropriation packages are not the way to govern. While I applaud the much needed… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Our United States Service Academies provide the highest standard of undergraduate education and the training of commissioned officers for the United States Armed Forces. Each year, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) has the privilege of nominating students from all across North Carolina's 7th Congressional District for consideration to attend our Nation's service… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, with strong support from Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to fund our Defense Department and provide our military with the resources needed to keep our nation safe.
The FY 2023 NDAA also includes the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA), including… Read more »
WILMINGTON, N.C. - Today, North Carolina Reps. David Rouzer (NC-07) and Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) held the second annual Water Adaptation to Ensure Regional Success (WATERS) Summit at the Wilmington Convention Center in Wilmington, NC.This full day nonpartisan event brought together over 150 local, state, and federal leaders, academic experts, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced introduction of H.R. 8943, the Asylum Accountability Act in the United States House of Representatives. The Asylum Accountability Act would improve the integrity of our asylum system by significantly sharpening the penalty for those who fail to appear at their immigration… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) joined North Carolina’s entire Congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Biden requesting the Administration swiftly approve North Carolina Governor Cooper’s request for an Emergency Declaration in response to Hurricane Ian.
“We respectfully request your immediate consideration and approval of this… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) today announced the City of Boiling Spring Lakes has been awarded federal grant funding under the Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program (DCIP), included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021, to restore four dams damaged by Hurricane Florence in 2018.
"Four years ago, Hurricane Florence devastated… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC) from today’s hearing entitled, "The Clean Water Act at Fifty: Highlights and Lessons Learned from a Half Century of Transformative Legislation":
Thank you, Chair Napolitano. I appreciate your holding this hearing, and I would also like to thank… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced he is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a position in his Bolivia, North Carolina district office. The person chosen for the fellowship will work with military and veteran constituents to handle veterans-related casework and act as a facilitator between constituents and… Read more »
