Press Releases

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 »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's decision to cancel hundreds of billions of dollars in federal student loan debt through unilateral executive action: “Welcome to Joe Biden’s liberal utopia.  Those who work and pay their bills get punished; those who don’t, get a free ride.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) hosted a business roundtable discussion at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce to hear from the business community in the Seventh Congressional District about the issues important to them. "Southeastern North Carolina’s small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, generating the revenue which provides… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) recently hosted a healthcare roundtable with doctors and community healthcare professionals to discuss the challenges facing our healthcare system.   "As we emerge from the pandemic, we face many other challenges ahead on a number of fronts," said Rep. Rouzer.  "Health care is no exception.  Because… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced details for the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for all middle and high school students in North Carolina's 7th Congressional District. The annual competition challenges students to create an original software application.  The winner will be eligible to have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol, featured on… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement after voting against Washington Democrats' $740 billion tax and spend legislation: "Democrats promised American families their first $1.9 trillion reconciliation bill wouldn’t lead to inflation despite warnings to the contrary from leading economists.  It resulted in the highest level of… Read more »