Idalia Hurricane
Thinking of all those affected by Idalia this week across the Southeast and here in North Carolina. Thank you, NC Emergency Management, for your tireless work keeping us informed
Shooting on the UNC Campus
My prayers are with the faculty member who lost their life in the shooting on the UNC campus. I’m heartbroken for UNC students and staff, their families, and the Chapel Hill community, who endured the fear and now the trauma of yet another instance of senseless gun violence. We must act.
Happy Women’s Equality Day!
I know it’s hard to celebrate our accomplishments as North Carolinians have been stripped of a fundamental right: reproductive freedom. But I urge you to join me in doing what we do best – standing up and fighting back. This day is a celebration of the 19th Amendment that expanded voting rights to women. We […]
Veto of Senate Bill 747
I am proud to stand with Governor Cooper on his veto of Senate Bill 747, the elections bill that undermines democracy. We should work to strengthen voting rights—not make it more difficult for North Carolinians to cast a ballot.
American Rescue Plan
I was proud to help pass the American Rescue Plan that expanded access to safe childcare and early education opportunities, but this is just the first step we needed to make affordable childcare a reality in our state and country. I look forward to heading back to Congress and putting this issue at the forefront […]
On the Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law a year ago. The largest-ever federal investment in climate action also lowered rising health care costs.
Discrimination Against the LGBTQ+ Community
The NCGOP continues to prioritize its extreme agenda over passing a budget. They’ve chosen to enshrine discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community into law over working to protect the most vulnerable among us. Together we will organize and fight back against these hateful laws.
National Immunization Month
August is National Immunization Month, and safe and accessible vaccines are more important than ever. As a member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, I have made supporting safe, effective vaccines a top priority. In the face of Republicans’ baseless arguments against these life-saving scientific advancements, I have been a consistent and strong […]
VA Education Benefits Program
Our service members deserve access to the best resources, but far too often, unnecessary red tape gets in the way of what they need, from education to health care. I’m proud to announce that two amendments I’ve been working on have passed in the House. The first designates crucial funding to the VA Education Benefits […]
Voting Rights Act
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law on August 6, 1965. On the anniversary of this monumental piece of legislation, we celebrate the fights that have been won, but acknowledge the work ahead. The right to vote is a cornerstone of our democracy. We must restore the fundamental guarantees of the […]