I pay special tribute to my friend, A.B. Swindell, who peacefully passed on October 23. A proud son of eastern North Carolina, A.B. was an Army veteran, a 50-year mason, a lifelong outdoorsman, a talented storyteller, and a committed…

as we recently celebrated veterans across the country, H.R. 5939, the USMC Helicopter Support in Vietnam Congressional Gold Medal Act, would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Vietnam-era Marine Corps and Navy veterans who performed…

Many in eastern North Carolina and throughout the Nation who purchased healthcare through the ACA marketplace are deeply worried about rising premiums. As open enrollment is underway, constituents remain uncertain and are in a holding…

I rise to share concerns I have heard from people back home. I have traveled across eastern North Carolina, and residents have pulled me aside. They have texted our office. They have called or emailed, and many conveyed the same concern…

I highlight H.R. 5267, the American Franchise Act. Congress must provide stability for the franchise model of small business by aligning Federal statute with longstanding precedent. In North Carolina, there are more than 30,000 franchises…

our marines and airmen are extraordinary. I co-led a congressional delegation to Camp Lejeune and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base with Representative Ellzey. The V-22 Osprey, with its tilt rotor, is a remarkable aircraft with a…

as students have returned to school, I had the honor of visiting the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf in Wilson, North Carolina. There, I was welcomed by cheerful students, incredible teachers, and dedicated administrators and…

I have exciting news to share about a remarkable young woman, and her name is Mary Gray Hardy. The election results are in, and Mary Gray was elected as Spring Creek High School's student body president. Her victory is not just any win…

I rise to address a pressing issue that has affected countless families in our Nation, an issue that hits close to home. It is the heartbreaking reality faced by those who lived at Camp Lejeune, where, for decades, servicemembers and their…

I recognize the remarkable Alberta Whitaker Parker Newsome, a true gem in the community of Ahoskie, North Carolina. At the impressive age of 100, Ms. Alberta maintains her spunk by exercising 1 hour a day 3 times a week lifting weights at…

Mrs. Kassie Barber, a dedicated teacher at Jamesville Elementary School in Martin County, North Carolina, has worked up the ranks. She has served as a substitute teacher, teacher assistant, and schoolbus driver. Now this school year…

I rise to recognize 4-year- old Grayson Ellis from Windsor, North Carolina. Grayson is full of energy and curiosity. In his spare time, he loves baseball and fishing. He learned to count to 50 from playing hide-and-seek. What makes Grayson…

my highest priority remains connecting with constituents. I traveled to all 22 counties in NC-01, making over 40 stops and holding over 70 events in August. We hosted seven listening sessions to hear from our constituents, connecting with…

I rise to recognize Browntown in Greene County, North Carolina. The community dates back more than two centuries, and it has a rich history. Browntown embodies the enduring contributions of African Americans, indigenous people, and…

I rise in support of H.R. 2625, the Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025. On behalf of the more than 56,000 veterans in North Carolina's First Congressional District, which I am proud to represent, and so many across our…

I rise to recognize Trey Cash, the economic development director for Greene and Lenoir Counties, whose leadership secured over 600 acres of prime land for industrial development, paving the way for job growth and investment opportunities…

I rise in support of H.R. 3633, known as the CLARITY Act. I am honored to serve as a co-lead on this legislation, alongside Chairman Thompson, Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Craig, Subcommittee Chair Johnson, and so many others who came to…

I rise to recognize Pasquotank County Emergency Medical Services for earning their prestigious 2025 Best in Category Award for Health from the National Association of Counties. Out of 157 entries, Pasquotank County EMS was recognized as…

In the 118th Congress, we passed FIT21 with overwhelming bipartisan support. The CLARITY Act builds on this work. Let's pass the CLARITY Act and send a strong message to the American people and the world that the United States will lead in…

I rise to recognize an inspiring young leader from Gates County, North Carolina, Jonah Dickerson. Jonah earned the Congressional Gold Medal award after dedicating over 400 hours of volunteer service, hosting soccer clinics for children and…

over the past week, I had the opportunity to spend a day in Hertford County. During my visit, I connected with local leaders, business leaders, and workers at Alfiniti and Nucor. I also spoke with participants in a 4-H summer program as…

I rise to recognize William Horne, affectionately known as ``Bus Dad.'' After an impressive 51 years behind the wheel of a schoolbus dedicated to transporting exceptional children within Wilson County Public Schools, Mr. Horne has recently…

I rise to highlight the voices of our local farmers. During a tour of Brown Family Farms and Produce, we met with fourth-generation farmer Patrick Brown, former United States Representative Eva Clayton, a group of local farmers…

it is a privilege to rise and recognize five outstanding young leaders from eastern North Carolina who have earned appointments to our Nation's service academies. Abel Dees and Parker Stokes are headed to the United States Military…

I rise to recognize the United States Air Force, truly the greatest, as we have seen over and over and over again. To ensure our status as the strongest and most effective Air Force in the world, it is imperative that we invest in a highly…