Category: NC Elected Officials

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) reintroduced a bipartisan bill to designate two highways as a “future interstate” that will originate in Raleigh, North Carolina, and travel through Rocky Mount, Williamston, and Elizabeth City, North Carolina to Norfolk, Virginia.  H.R. 2211, or the ROAD Act, is the second of Butterfield’s transportation improvement bills and is cosponsored by Representatives Walter Jones (NC-03), Mark Meadows (NC-11), George Holding (NC-13), David Price (NC-04), Dr. Alma Adams (NC-12), Renee Ellmers (NC-02), …

Video of the Week   Take a moment and listen to my efforts to address problems at our local VA Hospitals. I have been working in Washington and with local VA officials to find solutions to problems experienced by veterans including access to care and lengthy wait times. Click here or on the picture above to watch my minute long video message.   Weekly Update: I had the pleasure of starting my week off visiting a few of our nation’s …

As a legislator, I must make decisions based on what I think is best for our district….the district as it is today, and the district we would like it to become in the future. I support the Interbasin Transfer because I believe it to be necessary to position our district for the future. I support the Interbasin Transfer because I believe that it can be accomplished without a significant environmental impact. That belief is not based on emotion or anecdotes, …

Last week, after much debate and a lengthy amendment process, the Senate passed the bipartisan Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, 99-0. During the amendment process, I successfully championed legislation through the Senate that will close a loophole that has allowed sex offenders convicted under military courts to game the system and again victimize others. The Military Sex Offender Reporting amendment passed the Senate unanimously, 98-0. In our own state of North Carolina, we’ve seen the devastating effects of this …

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Loretta Lynch: “Today is a historic day for our country as Loretta Lynch, a North Carolina native, becomes the first African American female to serve as our nation’s top law enforcement official.  Her experience and qualifications will be of great value as she leads the Justice Department in defending the abiding principles of the U.S. Constitution. “Ms. Lynch is the choice of President …

Photo of the Week . It was an honor joining House and Senate leaders as members on both sides of the aisle came together to sign bipartisan legislation to permanently strengthen Medicare and end decades of temporary billion-dollar patches. This legislation puts Medicare on a more sustainable path and guarantees certainty and stability to our nation’s seniors and doctors. Additionally, this legislation will save taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars over the course of the next 20, 30, and 40 …

This week, my efforts in the Senate were focused on education as the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee worked on legislation to update the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). I was pleased to rectify an inequity that has plagued North Carolina’s low income students for several years. During the week, I was able to fix federal education funding that for the last 15 years has not only shortchanged North Carolina’s teachers and schools, but also the low-income students …

      Halifax, Nash, Vance,  Warren and Wilson Counties District – 4 Senator Angela R. Bryant Volume 11, Issue XII Thursday, April 16, 2015     NEWS FROM RALEIGH… I always welcome your comments, project updates, suggestions, and visits. My office door and electronic door are always open to you!  You are also invited to attend any and all Sessions and Committees.  Visit the website for Session and Committee meeting times.  As always, thank you for your support!   …

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced a bipartisan bill to designate two highways as “high priority corridors” and “future interstates” that will better connect Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, the North Carolina Global TransPark, Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, and the Port of Morehead City with the rest of North Carolina and the eastern seaboard.     Congressman Walter Jones (NC-03) is the lead cosponsor of H.R. 1844, or the Military Corridor Transportation Improvement Act of …

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) was joined by 11 congressional colleagues to introduce a resolution urging the full House of Representatives to formally recognize Duke University’s Division I Men’s Basketball team on winning its fifth NCAA National Championship last week.  Butterfield spoke on the House floor to announce the resolution’s introduction and personally congratulate the team and coaches.    He said, “I rise to congratulate Duke University and its Division One Men’s Basketball team on winning …

President Obama supports the agreement with Iran.  He argues it means: Iran will reduce the number of centrifuges it has (to enrich uranium) from 19,000 to 6,104. And Iran’s heavy water reactor will only be used to produce low grade plutonium, so that it cannot be used to make a nuclear weapon. There will be inspections. And, even if Iran breaks its word, it will require a year to build a nuclear weapon. So there will be time to stop …

WILSON, NC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today issued the following statement regarding this morning’s shooting at Wayne Community College, located in North Carolina’s First Congressional District: “I am troubled to learn of the shooting at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro.  As we await more details on this unfolding tragedy, I hope any suspect involved will be quickly apprehended and brought to justice.  I will continue to monitor the situation and offer to assist those affected by this unfortunate …

Photo of the Week: This week I visited RLM Corporation with Mayor Chris Rey of Spring Lake and the Vice President of RLM Communications. The photo above was taken during my tour of RLM Corporate Headquarters, which is based in Spring Lake. Weekly Update: This marks the second week I have been home in the district, and it has been wonderful to spend this time surrounded by so many familiar faces. I started the week off visiting RLM Corporate Headquarters …

DURHAM, NC — Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) placed a friendly wager with Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) on the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game tonight between the University of Wisconsin—Madison and Duke University.  Rep. Pocan wagered a selection of Wisconsin cheese and beer while Rep. Butterfield wagered eastern North Carolina barbecue, slaw, and iced tea. “I’m looking forward to savoring Rep. Butterfield’s delicious barbecue after the Badgers beat the Duke Blue Devils tonight,” said Rep. Mark Pocan. “The Badgers …

Photo of the Week: I enjoyed speaking to and taking questions from the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas this week in Fayetteville. I provided an update on legislation that we have passed in the House — including The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvement Act — and we discussed other issues facing small businesses.   Weekly Update: After a long but productive several weeks in Washington, it was great being back home this week traveling the district, talking with …

This week, the Senate made good on a promise made this past fall – we passed the Republican budget 52-46 after a thorough debate and amendment process. Over the last few years, Washington has continued to rack up debt, without ever checking to see whether we can pay government’s bill. Passage of a budget that balances in ten years is a critical step to getting our country in the right direction without raising taxes on American families. After hours of …

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Alma Adams (NC-12), G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and David Price (NC-04) today sent a letter urging North Carolina’s two U.S. Senators to support Loretta Lynch, who is a North Carolina native, in her nomination for Attorney General.  Senators Burr and Tillis previously announced their opposition to Lynch’s nomination.   The Senate has yet to move forward with a vote on the floor on Lynch’s nomination and does not come back into session until April 13th.  …

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican Fiscal Year 2106 Budget, which passed in the House today: “I’m dismayed that we find ourselves here yet again.  The Republican majority, moments ago, passed their FY’16 budget which does little to address the concerns and needs of everyday Americans.  Not only does their budget make drastic reductions in funding to important economic drivers such as education, research, and infrastructure, but it also …

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement today on the passing of Durham great, Willie Bradshaw: “I join the entire Durham community in expressing my deepest sorrow at the passing of Mr. Willie Bradshaw.  Mr. Bradshaw is fondly remembered as an iconic athlete, coach, and educator, who committed his life to mentoring youth through sports and ensuring all kids had opportunities to reach their full potential.  I have no doubt that his expansive legacy will …

Americans have unfortunately become all too familiar with the constant threat to their personal information from hackers.  As the recent attacks on Target, Anthem Blue Cross and Sony illustrate, cybersecurity threats come from both here and abroad, and Americans’ most sensitive data is the target. Last week, I introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing this threat: the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (S.754). The bill, which is coauthored with Senator Dianne Feinstein, would create additional incentives to increase sharing of threat information while …