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…

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…

I rise in support of H.R. 1458, the VETS Opportunity Act of 2025. As a proud United States Air Force veteran and voice for over 56,000 veterans and their families in North Carolina's First Congressional District, it was an honor to join…

Americans expect us to address the alarming behavior of the ICE and CBP agents who have operated beyond acceptable boundaries of law enforcement. While we must stand with our law enforcement community and enforce our immigration laws, it…

it is a heartfelt honor to recognize a true American hero, Irvin J. ``Buck'' Price of Tarboro, North Carolina, a World War II seaman first class. At just 17, Buck answered our Nation's call and enlisted in the Navy. Serving courageously…

eastern North Carolina farmers are facing a crisis. Over the past few years, our farmers have been hit by a perfect storm of drought, soaring input costs, and growing trade uncertainty. When our farmers don't have a clear backup plan or…

over 130,000 eastern North Carolinians depend on ACA subsidies to afford basic health coverage. Losing coverage would put families at real risk. These subsidies are not a handout. They are a lifeline that keeps working people insured…

Bishop Rosie O'neal, a celebrated pastor, author, and Christian leader, after 37 years of faithful service, retired as senior pastor on December 14. Born in Germany and adopted by Norman and Joann Standifer, she gave her life to Christ at…

we must continue to focus on strengthening our local economy and keeping the American Dream within reach for eastern North Carolina families. Back in October 2024, Johnson & Johnson announced a $2 billion commitment to build a…

eastern North Carolina residents deserve access to clean drinking water and safe neighborhoods. We understand that aging water infrastructure, prone to leaks and contamination, and law enforcement agencies lacking the tools they need to be…

I am honored to recognize Coach Blake Harrell and the entire East Carolina University football team. Their remarkable back-to-back Military Bowl wins make eastern North Carolina incredibly proud. These victories reflect the hard work…

Christmas has come and gone. As the ball dropped bringing in a new year, families in eastern North Carolina and across the Nation literally on New Year's Day are feeling the squeeze of rising healthcare insurance costs. It is not a happy…

Governor James Baxter Hunt, Jr.'s story is inseparable from North Carolina's. From humble beginnings growing up in Wilson County, North Carolina, to his historic service as our Lieutenant Governor, he was first elected as Governor at 38…

in 2025, we fought every day to deliver real results for eastern North Carolinians, putting working families, veterans, and rural communities first. Our CARE Act provisions became law, strengthening healthcare for our veterans. Our…

I rise to recognize a century of excellence by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Chi Omega Chapter located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The Chi Omega Chapter was chartered under the leadership of Anna Easter Brown, one of…

the Tarboro High School Viking football team is North Carolina's 2A State champion. The Vikings completed an amazing, undefeated 15-0 season. The victory marked the program's 10th State championship title and back-to-back title wins. He…

here is the scoreboard. It seems the game of mid-decade redistricting is still ongoing. I commend Indiana for recognizing that this isn't good for democracy, and it is not good for our country. It is wrong for Democrats and it is wrong for…

with the House's authorization of the National Defense Authorization Act, we are actively safeguarding the American people and making strategic investments in eastern North Carolina. At Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, we authorized $54…

many farmers and producers are in dire need of help, facing hardship because of decisions made beyond their control. At kitchen tables right now, farmers are often forced to make unthinkable choices, like shutting down a farm that has been…

Mr. Speaker, I stand in strong support of the 2026 NDAA. It is an essential piece of legislation that underscores our commitment to ensuring that we uphold the safety and security of the American people. The 2026 NDAA is a reflection of…

our farmers are the heart and soul of eastern North Carolina. They wake up before the sun rises, working hard to put food on the tables across this country and to keep our local economy strong. Right now they are facing real and growing…

Thanksgiving brought families together to enjoy delicious meals and some of us are still recovering. There were two fortunate turkeys, one named ``Gobble,'' the other ``Waddle,'' from Travis and Amanda Pittman's farm in Wayne County, North…

I rise to speak about rural America and the challenges it is facing. People back home in eastern North Carolina are concerned about the lack of investment in rural communities, programs that are hard to access, high input costs, low return…

members of my team and I have recently traveled to all 22 counties in North Carolina's First Congressional District, all on the same day, in what we call Pies of Thanks. At each stop we delivered pecan, apple, and pumpkin pies to law…