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Rouzer Opposes Burdensome Proposed Rule to H-2A

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) joined colleagues in expressing opposition to the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) proposed rule regarding H-2A farm workers. In a letter sent to Acting Secretary Julie Su, the Members wrote, "We hear from producers across our districts and the nation about the burdensome process of securing the needed H-2A workers to…

Rouzer Secures Important Provisions for Southeastern North Carolina in Energy and Water Appropriations Bill

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WASHINGTON, DC - With the support of Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), the House passed H.R. 4394, the Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024.  As Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Rouzer played a key role in securing important provisions for Southeastern North Carolina…

Chairman Rouzer Statement from Hearing on Clean Water Infrastructure Financing

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2023.05.17 T&I Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Subcommittee hearing entitled, "Clean Water Infrastructure Financing: State and Local Perspectives and Recent Developments."  Chairman Rouzer emphasized the importance of improving our clean water infrastructure, protecting…

Rouzer & Graves Joint Statement on EPA’s Final Rule that Reinforces Weaponization of Clean Water Act to Block Infrastructure Projects

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Washington, D.C. - Joint statement of Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) final rule that will allow Clean Water Act Section 401 to continue being used to block key infrastructure and energy projects for reasons…

Rouzer, Graves Statement on EPA’s Implementation of Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling

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Washington, D.C. - Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) releasing its updated Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule following the U.S. Supreme Court’s May ruling in…

Rouzer Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Agritourism Businesses

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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) joined Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA-10) and Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4) in introducing the bipartisan Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces (AGRITOURISM) Act. This legislation would create an Office of Agritourism at the U.S.…

Rouzer Hosts Bipartisan Supply Chain Caucus Roundtable Highlighting Permitting Reform

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2023.07.26 Supply Chain Caucus

WASHINGTON, DC - The bipartisan Supply Chain Caucus led by Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD), and Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX) hosted a roundtable with key industry stakeholders to highlight the importance of a reliable Supply Chain to the construction, utility, and manufacturing industries.  The group discussed ways policymakers…

Rouzer Votes to Reauthorize Federal Aviation Administration, Strengthening Aviation Safety & Operations

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and improves aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years.  "Since the Wright Brothers made…

Rouzer Statement on the Fiscal Responsibility Act

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement ahead of voting on the Fiscal Responsibility Act: “The calculation here is quite simple.  There are three options: pass the Fiscal Responsibility Act, pass a clean debt ceiling bill without any reforms, or default on our payment obligations.  The Fiscal Responsibility Act includes the…

Chairmen Rouzer and Graves Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in Sackett v. EPA Case

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WASHINGTON, DC - Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) issued the following joint statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case:  “The Supreme Court’s decision is clearly a decisive win for America’s farmers, small…