– Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced H.R. 5849, the Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2021 to reduce federal overreach and protect farmers across the United States.
Specifically, H.R. 5849, restores common sense to federal water policy by redefining “navigable waters,” excluding ephemeral or intermittent streams from federal jurisdiction, and restraining… Read more »
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC) criticized the Biden administration today for limiting input on planned water regulatory actions.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army announced that a series of virtual… Read more »
– After urging the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to approve funding for New Hanover County beach renourishment, Congressman David Rouzer (R-N.C.), Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.), and Senator Thom Tills (R-N.C.) announced the approval of funding for the Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) project at Carolina Beach and Kure… Read more »
Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC) from today’s hearing entitled, “Emerging Contaminants, Forever Chemicals, and More: Challenges to Water Quality, Public Health, and Communities”:
Thank you, Chair Napolitano. I appreciate you holding this hearing, and I would also like to thank our witnesses for… Read more »
Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced support for ILM's terminal expansion project:
"Travel and tourism are an important part of our local economy in Wilmington and across Southeastern North Carolina, supporting thousands of jobs in our community. I… Read more »
Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Ranking Member David Rouzer (NC-07) from today’s hearing entitled, “Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure: Measures to Promote Resiliency and Climate Adaptation and Mitigation”:
Thank you, Chair Napolitano, for holding this hearing today, and thank you to our witnesses for being here to provide your… Read more »
Congressman Rouzer released the statement below following President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address: “President Trump laid out a visionary agenda for a strong, secure and more prosperous America. Tremendous progress has already been made on many fronts. And if every member of Congress would be willing to come to the table to negotiate with… Read more »
Today, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer, the House of Representatives passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4) – a five year, bipartisan reauthorization bill to provide long-term stability for the nation’s aviation community, bolster investment in airports across the country, improve America’s… Read more »
Congressman Rouzer released the statement below following President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address: “President Trump laid out a bold, optimistic vision for a safe, prosperous, and strong America. Under President Trump’s leadership, we will work to build on the legislative accomplishments of this past year to bring about historic progress for the… Read more »
Congressman David Rouzer is hosting a meeting with the elected officials of New Hanover County on Monday, August 7. This is a continuation of his practice of meeting with elected officials that he started during the previous Congress. The goal of these meetings is to provide Congressman Rouzer and local leaders the opportunity to discuss federal issues impacting the area… Read more »
