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Mr. McDOWELL. Mr. Speaker, from the massive fraud uncovered in Minnesota to schemes across this country, criminal networks are targeting American programs and treating taxpayers like an ATM. These are hard-earned American tax dollars…
Mr. Speaker, I am a huge animal rights lover too, and I have a dog I say that owns me. My colleague just talked about one example that worked out well, but we know lots and lots of examples where these things don't work out well, and that…
For those who may not follow my work closely, they may ask: What have you done for eastern North Carolina? The answer is straightforward. Because of my work in Congress and, most importantly, my vote on key appropriations bills, I have…
I really get irritated when people stand up on this floor and tell half-truths to the American people. One of our colleagues just talked about the fact that wealthy people pay small percentages of their income on taxes, but what he didn't…
I rise to welcome the American Optometric Association to our Nation's Capital for the 2026 Federal Keyperson Summit. Since 1898, the AOA has distinguished itself among medical specialists and policymakers for its outstanding leadership…
We owe them eternal gratitude, and this nation is stronger because of them.
The Greenville, North Carolina, United States Army recruiters and those across the country are working hard to get the job done every single day. My son Justin has arrived now at Fort Benning, Georgia, to become an infantryman. He went…
I think I was primarily focused on--what I wanted to focus on was the failure, in my opinion, of the FEMA response for Hurricane Helene really across the Southeast but particularly in North Carolina, where it hit hardest. So I went in…
Eastern North Carolina is on the rise. Exciting investments are transforming our communities and creating new opportunities for young people and hardworking families. U.S. Forged Rings is investing $875 million in Hertford County, creating…
I stand with deep gratitude and respect for our dedicated first responders who exemplify the true spirit of commitment to their oaths to protect and serve. When this past weekend's explosion rocked Perdue's feed mill in Cofield, North…
An exceptional young leader from eastern North Carolina, 17-year-old Nathanael Simmons, is joining us as my guest for the State of the Union. Nathanael is a senior at Mattamuskeet High School, an eighth-generation farmer from Hyde County…
This is a case where we had members on the committee responding to news reports that were proven wrong. Folks, I thought this was probably going to end this way, and it is one of the reasons why I decided to invite myself to a tour when…
I actually want to thank my colleague from Pennsylvania for bringing up what I think is a very important subject. I am proud, as you are, coming from a State that had voter ID. Senator McCormick, you wouldn't necessarily know this, but we…
What this document does, and the reason I thought it was important to put it in the Record, is we have got--let's see--one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, including me, who have said that we don't think a crime was committed. We are…
Frank Scott, a ninth- generation farmer, was proudly honored as our State's Young Farmer of the Year. His family takes great pride in producing tobacco, sweet potatoes, cotton, soybeans, and sweet onions. Together with his dedicated wife…
Eastern North Carolinians deserve a thriving economy where hard work is truly rewarded. Sadly, too many residents face rising costs, housing, healthcare, and everyday essentials. However, I believe we can change this situation. By…
After months of delays and distractions, Trump's DOJ finally released another trove of documents from the Epstein files. The DOJ claims it is in full compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but that is simply not true. It is…
2026 marks 125 years since Congressman George Henry White of North Carolina delivered his historic farewell, or Phoenix address. He was the fourth African American to represent North Carolina's Second Congressional District during the late…