Memorial Day
Today and every day, we honor the fallen, those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom and the families and friends who loved them. We are so grateful. As a member of Congress, I promise to work on behalf of service members, veterans, and their families, to ensure we fulfill our promise […]
North Carolina’s Hispanic Community Leaders
Honored to highlight the work of Dr. Martinez-Bianchi who has become one of the most prominent leaders for North Carolina’s Hispanic community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Transportation Projects
Earlier this week, I requested funds for transportation projects for Wake County through the 2021 surface transportation reauthorization bill. As Wake County continues to grow there is an urgent need for transportation infrastructure and transit system improvements. If Wake County receives these funds they would enhance safety and accessibility in our communities and be a […]
Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act
Earlier this month, a bipartisan amendment of mine passed the House as part of H.R. 2547, the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act. This legislation gives protections for small businesses, servicemembers, students, and other consumers against mistreatment and harassment by certain debt collectors. My amendment asks for more investigation into the communications by debt collectors and […]
George Floyd
Today marks one year since George Floyd’s life was taken at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. In the weeks and months that followed, millions of Americans took to the streets in one of the largest movements in American history to protest and demand justice. The fight for justice and truth should never be […]
HBCU Excellence Act
HBCUs graduate 27 percent of African Americans with bachelor’s degrees in STEM subjects. By passing the Bipartisan IGNITE #HBCUExcellence Act, we can fully unlock their potential. As someone who represents Shaw University and Saint Augustine’s University, I’m thrilled to be a cosponsor of this vital legislation.
Local Racial and Social Justice Issues
Shaw University continues to better our community and truly acts as a model for our country. In partnership with the city, they recently launched a survey to address local racial and social justice issues. The results will inform a series of listening sessions on race, racism and social equity. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article251479293.html
Nation’s Best Summer Destinations
Raleigh has so much to offer in the summertime. Glad we’re ranked one of the nation’s best summer destinations — from great restaurants to our wonderful greenways and museums, there’s always something to do. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article251495738.html
Investigation of the January 6th Attack on the Capitol
Yesterday, I voted in favor of forming a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the Capitol. All members of Congress took the same oath: to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. It’s our duty to investigate this attack on our democracy so we […]
Combat Anti-AAPI Discrimination, Violence, and Bigotry
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase in discrimination, hate crimes, and violence targeted at the AAPI community – including in Atlanta when 8 people were murdered. This week in Congress, I voted for two bills to combat anti-AAPI discrimination, violence, and bigotry. Hate has no home in our […]