Our nation's rail network plays a critical role in moving freight and supporting American businesses. I'm proud to have worked with @RJCormanRR to secure federal funding to modernize rail lines, create more reliable service, and build stronger connections to the national freight network across North Carolina and the Southeast region.

My team will be hosting Mobile Office Hours in St. Pauls on October 20th to provide constituent services closer to home. If you need assistance with a federal agency, including the VA, Social Security Administration, Medicare, or IRS, please stop by and meet with a member of my team! Visit Rouzer.House.Gov for more information.

Pleased to see the Port of Wilmington awarded a major INFRA grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand truck parking and freight staging capacity. This investment will strengthen our port, support our local economy, and reduce delays for the businesses and workers who keep goods moving, connecting southeastern North Carolina to the world. Read more: rouzer.house.gov/news/docume…

Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Navy, the world’s most powerful and respected naval force. Today, we honor the brave men and women who put on the uniform to defend our freedoms and protect our nation.

When farmers succeed, America succeeds. Happy National Farmer’s Day to the hardworking men and women who keep our nation fed and our economy strong.

My team will be hosting Mobile Office Hours in Whiteville and Elizabethtown on October 13th to provide constituent services closer to home. If you need assistance with a federal agency, including the VA, Social Security Administration, Medicare, or IRS, please stop by and meet with a member of my team! Visit Rouzer.House.Gov for more information.

Happy Columbus Day! Today we honor the bravery it takes to chart a course into the unknown, a spirit that has shaped our nation for generations.   Across the country, many places still carry Columbus’s name, including our own Columbus County!

Today, we remember the innocent civilians brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists three years ago, an attack the impact of which will be felt for generations. America must never waver in supporting Israel's right to defend itself and the Jewish people from terrorism, and we must stand firmly against antisemitism.

My team will be hosting Mobile Office Hours in Sunset Beach on October 7th to provide constituent services closer to home. If you need assistance with a federal agency, including the VA, Social Security Administration, Medicare, or IRS, please stop by and meet with a member of my team! Visit Rouzer.House.Gov for more information.

Happy World Teachers’ Day to all the incredible educators training the next generation. My mother, a public school teacher for more than 40 years, taught me the valuable lesson of how a great teacher can change a life. I’m grateful for the teachers across southeastern North Carolina who put in so much work to educate our students and shape our future.

Manufacturing is a vital part of North Carolina’s economy, generating more than $103 billion in economic activity each year, supporting good-paying jobs, strengthening local businesses, and providing the products our communities rely on every day. Thank you to the hardworking men and women across North Carolina who keep our manufacturing industry strong our communities thriving. Happy Manufacturing Day!

Investments are coming to @ILMAirport!   The @FAANews has announced a new grant for ILM’s aircraft apron expansion, part of the airport’s broader terminal expansion project to accommodate continued growth and ensure the safe, efficient movement of passengers and goods.   Read more: rouzer.house.gov/news/docume…

My team will be hosting Mobile Office Hours in Surf City and Burgaw on October 1st to provide constituent services closer to home. If you need assistance with a federal agency, including the VA, Social Security Administration, Medicare, or IRS, please stop by and meet with a member of my team! Visit Rouzer.House.Gov for more information.

Today, Congress celebrates National App Challenge Day! I encourage middle and high school students interested in coding, creativity, and computer science to register for the Congressional App Challenge. Winning apps will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The deadline to apply is October 26. Register and find more information at congressionalappchallenge.us

For 79 years, the United States Air Force has defended our skies and protected our nation from threats at home and abroad. Thank you to the brave servicemembers who answer the call to defend our country and keep our nation safe. Happy 79th Birthday to the U.S. Air Force!

For 239 years, our Constitution has provided the framework that protects the freedoms we hold dear. It is an honor to uphold these principles of liberty, self-governance, and the rule of law that have guided our nation for more than two centuries and will continue to ring true for generations to come.

North Carolina’s ports play a unique role in our state’s economy, bringing in supplies and materials while exporting North Carolina agriculture and manufactured products around the world.   This week, I met with SSA Marine to discuss operations at the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City and opportunities to support continued growth at both facilities.

This evening, with strong bipartisan support, the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. This legislation delivers critical investments in our nation's ports, waterways, flood protection, and water infrastructure — including multiple projects vital to flood and disaster resilience in communities across NC-07.

Over 65,000 truck drivers call North Carolina home, keeping our shelves stocked, businesses running, and goods moving across our state and country. Trucking supports 1 in 15 jobs in North Carolina, and 85% of communities rely exclusively on trucks to move their goods. This National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, I’m especially grateful to the hardworking men and women behind the wheel who keep North Carolina moving. Thank you for all you do!

My team will be hosting Mobile Office Hours in St. Paul’s tomorrow, September 15, to provide constituent services closer to home. If you need assistance with a federal agency, including the VA, Social Security Administration, Medicare, or IRS, please stop by and meet with a member of my team! Visit Rouzer.House.Gov for more information.