Category: NC Elected Officials

Photo of the Week I brought a little bit of the south to the halls of the Capitol this week! I picked these beautiful boots up as a belated birthday present to myself in Johnston County, North Carolina.   Weekly Update This was a busy week legislatively as I reintroduced two important bills — one to protect Medicare cancer patients from sequester cuts and the other to shield our farmers from the effects of Obamacare. H.R. 1387, The Fairness for …

WASHINGTON, DC — On Monday, March 23rd, Rep. G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will join Dr. Pamela Roshell, Department of Health and Human Services Director for Region IV, for a roundtable discussion and celebration of the 5th Anniversary of the Patients’ Protections and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).  Joining in the celebration, which also marks Women’s History Month, will be key government and healthcare leaders who will discuss the Affordable Care Act’s success in North Carolina, and underscore what its passage means …

    Alert from the Office of Senator Bryant   If you no longer wish to receive information from our office, please click here           Website     Community Programs     Death Penalty     Prisons / Jails     Sentencing     Juveniles     Research    March 13, 2015 Legislative Update           Governor Releases Budget  Overview Gov. McCrory released his 21.5 billion dollar budget this week and the legislature …

Over the last few years, our country has been the victim of numerous cyber-attacks that have become increasingly more dangerous. Millions of Americans have had their personal information stolen. For years, both the business community and our agencies that keep our country safe have asked Congress for legislation that addresses these threats. I’m pleased to report thatyesterday, the Senate Intelligence Committee (SSCI) approved the “Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015” (CISA) on a bipartisan vote of 14-1. This legislation, which …

Photo of the Week I really enjoyed visiting with members of the North Carolina Home Builders Association. During our meeting, we had an opportunity to talk about the challenges that small business owners face and ways that Congress can work to ease the strains and stresses placed upon them.   Weekly Update This week in the district, I had the opportunity to attend a grand opening of a new dialysis center in Harnett County. This new facility is called Fresenius …

WASHINGTON, DC  – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week announced it has approved the first pediatric cancer drug due to the voucher program that became law under the Creating Hope Act.  The drug, Unituxin, developed by United Therapeutics, designed to treat neuroblastoma, is only the third drug to receive initial FDA approval for a pediatric cancer in the last 20 years.  The Creating Hope Act was signed into law in 2011, and was sponsored by Representatives Michael McCaul …

WILSON, NC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today issued the following statement regarding the Amtrak train collision in Halifax, North Carolina: “My thoughts and prayers are with the passengers injured in this terrible train crash.  I am very grateful that there are no fatalities at this time.  I will carefully follow the Federal Railroad Administration’s investigation and review recommendations on preventing accidents like this from ever happening again.” http://Butterfield.House.Gov

On Thursday, March 12, Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-1st District) will be in Greenville and Louisburg to urge eligible North Carolina residents to use the IRS and North Carolina Free File programs to save money at tax time. In general, people with an income of $60,000 or less – roughly 70 percent of all taxpayers – are able to use brand name tax preparation software to prepare and file their taxes for free. Free File is a public-private partnership between …

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement regarding his trip to Selma, Alabama to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday: “It was one of the highest honors of my life to join President Obama, President Bush, and dozens of congressional colleagues in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act.  As Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, I …

Photo of the Week: It was an honor to have my friend, Pat Boone, join as my guest for Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Congressional Address on Tuesday. Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a strong speech during a joint session of Congress as he expressed his concern over the pending Iran nuclear deal.   Weekly Update: It was an honor to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the United States Capitol on Tuesday. The United States and Israel have long shared similar …

This week, I was honored to hear Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak to Congress. In his speech, he asked for America’s unwavering support for Israel, a country that has been a consistent friend and ally in a tumultuous region. It’s unfortunate the Prime Minister felt that he even had to ask us for our support. Over the last six years, I have watched this Administration’s foreign policy failures in the Middle East pile up and erode our relationship with Israel. …

WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Walter Jones (NC-03) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would make deserving World War II U.S. Merchant Mariners eligible for honorary veterans’ status and certain veterans’ benefits. H.R. 1288, the World War II Merchant Marine Service Act of 2013, would expand the list of documents accepted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to prove service and to grant honorary veterans status to a forgotten segment of the World War II Merchant …

Inside this issue: NC’s Economy Education Ethics Reform Medicaid Expansion Affordable Care Act Teacher Pay/Tenure Community Spotlight Download the full newsletter here:  newsletter Feb 2015.pdf

Photo of the Week:   North Carolina’s Second District has received more wintry precipitation this season than usual. Driving conditions have been dangerous in many counties, so I hope all of you stayed safe and warm during last week’s snow storm.     Weekly Update: This past week, our president made the decision to place politics ahead of common-sense policy when he vetoed the Keystone Pipeline. This veto stalls an opportunity that would boost jobs and advance our nation’s economic …

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis’ vote against the nomination of Loretta Lynch for Attorney General of the United States: “I am deeply disappointed, as I’m sure many North Carolinians are, in Senator Thom Tillis’ vote this morning in the Senate Judiciary Committee.  Senator Tillis voted against the nomination of North Carolina’s own, Loretta Lynch, for Attorney General of the United States, despite a successful 30-year legal …

Loretta Lynch is not only poised to be the next Attorney General of the United States, but she is also a daughter of North Carolina. Born in Greensboro. Raised in Durham.  A North Carolinian through and through!     Watch the full video below     Butterfield Expresses Support for Loretta Lynch’s Confirmation

On Wednesday, February 18, Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-1st District) will be in Greenville and Louisburg to urge eligible North Carolina residents to use the IRS and North Carolina Free File programs to save money at tax time. In general, people with an income of $60,000 or less – roughly 70 percent of all taxpayers – are able to use brand name tax preparation software to prepare and file their taxes for free. Free File is a public-private partnership between …

Thursday in the Senate Intelligence Committee, I held the first open hearing of 2015 as Chairman. Nicolas Rasmussen, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), testified at an unclassified hearing on current terror threats. When questioned by Senator Rubio, Director Rasmussen explained that the Islamic State has newly expanded into Algeria and Afghanistan, greatly expanding its influence throughout North Africa and the Middle East. You can watch the hearing in full by clicking below. Senate Intelligence Hearing with Director Rasmussen …

Picture of the Week: I am so thankful for the wonderful friends and coworkers who mailed me letters and passed along well-wishes in honor of my birthday this week. These beautiful tulips are from my good friend and colleague, Representative Martha Roby from Alabama. Thank you to everyone who reached out to me! This week marks our sixth consecutive week of session in the U.S. House of Representatives- and marks six weeks that we have been hard at work focused …

  Volume 10, Issue XI Tuesday, February 3, 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!   NEWSLETTER NEWS   Bryant’s Committees and Offices for 2015-2016 Session Around the District and More: Events; Free …