Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted against House Republicans’ partisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) following passage of extreme amendments that restrict women’s access to reproductive health care, target LGBTQ+ service members, and more. Historically, consideration of the NDAA is a bipartisan process that unites members from both parties to support our military and strengthen our national security.
Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives about the epidemic of gun violence and praised the Raleigh Police Department’s gun violence prevention efforts.
Access to better, safer alternatives to cigarettes is once again under attack, this time in North Carolina where lawmakers are considering a new tax on nicotine pouches. Proposals such as these have become all too familiar as more and more lawmakers look at ways to restrict access to reduced harm products that adults use as alternatives to tobacco products.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which is responsible for making high-speed internet affordable for over 750,000 North Carolinians, is expected to run out of funds in early 2024. There are many factors that go into our most low income and rural Americans not having access to high-speed internet, but affordability and access are two of the biggest issues. This program plays a key role in addressing the digital divide. If we let it expire, the most significant negative impact would be felt by those in rural communities.
Democrats this summer are working to bring our country a step closer to socialized medicine by slipping a Bernie Sanders-backed pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform measure into a broader insulin cap package that is expected to receive a vote in the coming months.
Some Members of Congress are pushing to change a little-known, but hugely influential airport rule that could seriously impact flights in and out of local and regional airports including the Fayetteville Regional Airport.
Faithful Christians all across America had good reason to celebrate Independence Day this year. In the week preceding the July Fourth holiday, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down two landmark decisions which significantly clarified and extended constitutional protection of religious liberty in American life and law.
Governor Cooper Announces North Carolina Will Receive More Than $1.5 Billion in Federal Funding to Expand High-Speed Internet Access Across the State
Representative Deborah Ross (NC-02) led Representatives Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) in introducing an amendment to the House Rules for the 118th Congress that would allow Members to proxy vote if they, their spouse, or their dependents are experiencing serious medical conditions, including a pregnancy-related condition.
Blockchain technology and the digital asset industry are major drivers of economic growth in North Carolina. In the coming years, these innovative sectors will lead to new jobs, financial freedom, individual empowerment, and the re-shaping of the American economy.
Legislation will modernize administration of NC elections, remove partisan advantage on State Board of Elections
The governor has vetoed 3 of my bills this year. I guess I will be the override gold medalist after today.
