today announced that he has named Meaghan Lynch as his new press secretary and Jordun Lawrence as his press assistant. Both Lynch and Lawrence will be based in the Washington, DC office and will handle all communications and media relations for the Congressman. Lynch most recently worked as senior associate at a strategic communications firm in Washington, DC, where she focused primarily on military health issues. Originally from Rocky Mount, NC, Lynch previously interned in Congressman Butterfield’s Washington, D.C. office. …
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Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Shedding Light on Regulations
Video of the Week This week I spoke on the House floor about my energy bill, ?#?HR4444? the External Power Supply Improvement Act. This legislation updates current policy to match advancements made within the lighting industry. This pro-consumer, pro-manufacturing legislation will exempt certain lighting technologies from a misguided regulation issued by the Department of Energy. Click here to watch the full video. Weekly Update This week was off to a great start! My pro-consumer, pro-manufacturing energy bill was discussed, …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: In Washington This Week…
Video of the Week In recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, an annual campaign that sheds light on a disease that affects 30 million Americans, I spoke on the House floor about my bill, H.R. 4153. This legislation, the Educating to Prevent Eating Disorders Act, is a bipartisan bill I introduced that will create a pilot program in middle schools to educate counselors, teachers and nurses about the symptoms. Click here to watch the full video! Weekly …
Newsletter from Office of Senator Angela R. Bryant
YOUTH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE FOR DISTRICT -4 CHONTARA MASON – VANCE COUNTY Sen. Angela R. Bryant Provides Scholarship to Northern Vance High Student to Attend 2016 Youth Legislative Assembly Henderson, NC – February 12, 2016 The NC Department of Administration’s Youth Advocacy & Involvement Office is hosting the 46th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA) April 1 – 3, 2016, in the Legislative Office Building in downtown Raleigh. Senator Angela R. Bryant is sponsoring a scholarship for Chontara Mason …
Representative Nathan Baskerville: New Congressional Maps
A special session of the North Carolina General Assembly convened on Thursday, February 18th and Friday, February 19th, with the purpose of redrawing the 1st and 12th Congressional District Maps. GOP leadership formed a majority Republican special redistricting committee tasked with drawing congressional districts that comply with the US Constitution, and to determine a new congressional primary date. This special committee held public hearings on Monday, February 15th in locations throughout the state to gauge the public sentiment. The overwhelming …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: This Week in the District
Photo of the Week Brent and I enjoyed a Valentine’s Day with our son Ben over the weekend. Ben had an opportunity to escort a young lady in a formal dance, and Brent and I were honored to accompany them both. We had a blast dancing the night away! Weekly Update I was excited to get back to the district this week, as I knew I would have the opportunity to meet with constituents from across the district. At …
Republican Redistricting Criteria Violates Voting Rights Act
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) Wednesday released the following letter he sent to North Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore of the North Carolina General Assembly regarding his objection to several criteria adopted for drawing North Carolina’s 2016 congressional district maps: In his letter, Butterfield wrote, “I take strong exception to several of the criteria adopted by the Joint Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting to be used in drawing a 2016 Congressional Plan in response …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Punching Back
Photo of the Week This week I visited Ft. Bragg to meet with officials regarding the deactivation of the 440th Airlift Wing. This decision to deactivate is beyond disappointing — it’s irresponsible to our paratroopers, and I’m punching back. Scroll down to read more. Weekly Update On Monday, I visited Fort Bragg and met with military officials regarding deactivation of the 440th Airlift Wing. Included in these meetings were Chief of the Air Force Reserve, Lt. Gen. James …
Redrawing of NC Congressional Maps
A federal three judge panel ruled Friday, February 5, 2016, that NC Congressional Districts 1 and 12 were unconstitutional. US District Judges William Osteen of Greensboro, Max Cogburn of Asheville and US Circuit Judge Roger Gregory of Virginia have given lawmakers until February 19th to redraw the flawed election map for the 1st and 12th districts. The 12th Congressional district, which is represented by Alma Adams, falls within a stretch along Interstate 85 and is 120 miles long but only …
Butterfield Praises Passage of Bill to Honor Service of World War II Merchant Mariners
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Heroes COLA Act (H.R. 677), which contained key provisions authored by Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) that will simplify the process for Coastwise Merchant Seamen who served during World War II to be recognized for their service to the United States. “For decades, many of these mariners have never been recognized for their contributions to the war effort because the documents required to prove their service have either not survived …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: #KeepPounding
Photo of the Week Showing my support for the Carolina Panthers by dabbin’ on ’em while enjoying bet-winning Arizona tamales thanks to Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema. Click here to see the video. Weekly Update: This week House Republicans demonstrated to the American people our continued commitment to repealing Obamacare and defunding Planned Parenthood. On Tuesday, the House took up a measure to override the president’s veto of legislation that would have done both these things. While the override attempt was …
Reps. Butterfield & Brooks Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Zika Virus
U.S. Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Susan Brooks (IN-05) have introduced H.R. 4400, a bipartisan bill that seeks to add Zika virus to the list of diseases included in the Tropical Disease Priority Review Voucher Program at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Zika virus, which is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, can infect pregnant women and result in birth defects, including microcephaly and neurological disorders in newborns. The virus also causes skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint …
Butterfield: Black History Month Must Highlight the Struggle for Civil and Economic Rights
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement in recognition of Black History Month: “As we recognize Black History Month, we reflect on the many achievements of African Americans and their tremendous contributions to our great nation. But while we celebrate the many successes of the African American community, we also recognize the hurdles, both social and economic, that still lie ahead. “During the month of February, we should not only remember those who fought for our civil …
Pages Needed for District 4 – Halifax, Nash, Vance, Warren and Wilson Counties
The office of Sen. Angela R. Bryant is currently seeking Page applicants for the 2016 Short Session. The Senate Page Office will accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Each Senator can only select four (4) Pages for the Short Session. Pages will be appointed to serve beginning April 25th and continuing to the end of June To be eligible the Page must be at least 15 years of age or currently in the 9th – 12th grade in good …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Celebrating Small Business
Photo of the Week It was a pleasure to help celebrate the growth of family-owned, small business in Sanford this week by participating in the ribbon cutting of the new Walker Auto Parts store. Weekly Update This week, I had the opportunity to spend some time in Lee County and attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for Walker Automotive’s new store in Sanford. This is a small family-owned business that has been around for generations and continues to thrive across …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Pro-Consumer and Pro-Manufacturing Legislation
Photo of the Week This week I celebrated my cockatiel’s 26th birthday! Oliver had a quick party, complete with homemade birdseed cupcakes! Weekly Update Last week, the Energy & Power Subcommitee heard testimony on my legislation called the EPS Improvement Act of 2016. This bipartisan legislation will exclude specific lighting technologies from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) external power supply rule. The regulation this legislation seeks to correct would have otherwise stifled innovation and injected uncertainty into the manufacturing …
2016 Voter ID Law & Exceptions
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant and Representative Bobbie Richardson. The 2016 Primary is a short two months away. On Tuesday, March 15, voters will decide on a host of candidates in for their party in local, state and national races, as well the fate of the Connect NC bond initiative. For the first time in North Carolina history, voters will be required to show an acceptable form of identification at the polls this year. To find out more about voter …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: His Last Ever
Video of the Week In this message which I recorded immediately following President Obama’s last State of the Union Address, I reflected on his failed policies from this last year. House Republicans, on the other hand, continue working for a growing, thriving and healthy economy. Weekly Update This week was a historic one on Capitol Hill, as it marked President Obama’s last-ever State of the Union address. While I was encouraged to hear him discuss his desire to …
Butterfield, Hudson Introduce Bill to Improve Emergency Medical Services
Thursday, U.S. Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced the introduction of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (H.R. 4365). The bipartisan bill codifies the practice of emergency medical responders administering medicines such as pain narcotics and life-saving anti-seizure medications to individuals who need them. The legislation ensures that these treatments are only administered with physician oversight. “EMS agencies across North Carolina respond to more than 1.6 million events every year,” said Rep. Butterfield. “This …
Butterfield’s Statement on the State of the Union Address
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Obama delivered a message to America that makes us proud of what we’ve accomplished as a nation under his leadership and gives us hope about the future of our country. In his final State of the Union address, President Obama reminded Americans that there is far more that unites us than divides us. Congressional Democrats are eager to …