WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) joined members of the North Carolina Congressional delegation in urging North Carolina Department of Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey to reject the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed statewide increase in homeowners' insurance rates.
“While it certainly costs more to rebuild homes damaged by storms because of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, North Carolina Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) and Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) hosted the third annual Water Adaptation to Ensure Regional Success (WATERS) Summit in Greenville, North Carolina. This full day nonpartisan event brought together more than 150 local, state, and federal leaders, academic experts, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) held a hearing to receive feedback from stakeholders across the nation as the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee prepares for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. Stakeholders testified to the importance of maintaining a consistent two-year… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - After months of working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District (USACE Wilmington) to address the critical storm damage reduction needs of Wrightsville Beach, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced funding has been approved to begin the overdue process of restoring Wrightsville Beach to protect the town and its… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative David Rouzer (R-N.C.) joined Representatives Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) in introducing the bicameral, bipartisan Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act, legislation that will exempt from federal taxes rebates that homeowners receive for hardening their homes against natural disasters. Senators Dianne… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - After working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to identify an emergency solution to address the critical storm damage reduction needs of Wrightsville Beach, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) applauds the decision from the Corps to exercise a Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) emergency exception.
Today’s decision from USACE means… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - During a Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management hearing on "The Impacts of FEMA’s Strategic Plan on Disaster Preparedness and Response" Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) questioned Erik Hooks, Deputy Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the efficacy… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) delivered remarks in support of his legislation, H.R. 524, during the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries legislative hearing.
H.R. 524 would reverse the Biden Administration’s decision prohibiting Wrightsville Beach from using their traditional borrow site for beach… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (R-N.C.) joined House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers to investigate the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) after recent reports show that for nearly four million… Read more »
