Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Saying No to a Bad Deal

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It was great seeing old friends from the Dunn Chamber of Commerce when they were in Washington attending the North Carolina Business Summit this week.

Weekly Update:

This week was our first week back in session following the August District Work period and it certainly was a busy one. I started the week attending the 19th Annual N.C. Business and Economic Development Summit with fellow representatives and senators from North Carolina. This was a great opportunity to speak with North Carolinians and local businesses from across the state about what we are doing to boost small business opportunities. I had a great time welcoming the Dunn Chamber of Commerce to D.C. and it was wonderful to chat with them following the event.

Wednesday morning of this week, I spoke at a breakfast focused on U.S. veterans and Congressional efforts to assist them in transitioning from the military into the civilian work force. I had an opportunity to discuss my work with the organization Helping a Hero and the annual “Recruit-a-Vet Job Fair” that I host each year. Both of these events are ways we strive to personally assist veterans. I recognize that more can be done aside from passing legislation, and the Job Fair is a small way we can show our appreciation.

Scroll down to read about legislation I introduced this week to redirect Planned Parenthood’s funding and to learn about my “no” vote on the Iran deal.

Saying No to a Bad Deal:

Perhaps one of the most monumental moments from this week was when the House voted on the president’s disastrous nuclear agreement with Iran. As I have previously stated in this opinion-piece, the nuclear deal secured by the Administration is a mistake of historic proportions. I will stand with Israel as we vote to condemn this deal.

N.C. Business & Economic Summit:

It was great joining my colleagues from the North Carolina delegation to discuss the importance of boosting businesses and creating jobs for North Carolinians. Joining me on this panel were Representative Robert Pittenger, Representative Mark Meadows, Representative George Holding and Representative David Rouzer.

There was a packed house for the event. Local chambers of commerce from North Carolina drove to Washington, D.C. for the two-day summit. Participants heard from Governor Pat McCrory, NC Department of Transportation Acting Secretary Nick Tennyson and NC Ports of Authority Executive Director Paul Cozza.

I had the opportunity to take questions from constituents before joining the panel discussion.

Visiting with Veterans:

I joined Congressman Kinzinger and Congressman Davis at a breakfast honoring veterans. We heard directly from a few veterans about what Congress can do to better assist them in the transition from the military to the civilian work force. (Pictured above and below)

The Women’s Health Accountability Act

Click here to read the article in The Courier-Tribune about The Women’s Health Accountability Act which I introduced this week.

For years, Planned Parenthood has received federal funding for women’s health services; however, recent revelations and videos have left many questioning what services they actually offer. This week, I introduced The Women’s Health Accountability Act to require a thorough, two-year study of Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide, to obtain answers about how they are using federal tax dollars. Upon passage of this legislation, Title X funding for Planned Parenthood would be frozen and would become immediately available to health centers through a grant process.

These centers are a better alternative for women’s healthcare, as they offer primary care and preventative health services such as mammograms and immunizations. Furthermore, they are far more prevalent nationwide and transparent with taxpayer dollars.

Click here to read my full statement regarding this legislation which will provide transparency and accountability of taxpayer money, while redirecting funding towards other health centers— ones that do not participate in abortion. ?

Saying Yes to Energy

This week in the Energy & Power Subcommittee, we approved HR 702, which I am a proud cosponsor of, to lift the 40-year-old ban on crude oil exports. Lifting the ban will boost energy production, create jobs and improve energy security.

This week we marked 14 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We must remain vigilant and strong to protect the freedoms we hold dear. We must never forget the sacrifices that have been made and the threats we continue to face.

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