North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District
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Recent News About North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District
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Ross, Scanlon Introduce the Protection and Advocacy for Criminal Legal Services Act
Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), members of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced the Protection and Advocacy for Criminal Legal Services Act.
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Congresswoman Ross Celebrates Investments in North Carolina on Inflation Reduction Act One Year Anniversary
On August 16, 2023, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) highlighted the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and the historic investments already made in North Carolina through this once-in-a-generation law.
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Representatives Ross, Lawler Introduce Legislation to Help Modernize Moldovan Armed Forces to Deter Russian Aggression
On August 8, 2023, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Mike Lawler (NY-17), co-chairs of the Congressional Moldova Caucus, introduced the U.S. – Moldova Defense Partnership Act, legislation that would help Moldova modernize its military following Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Moldova’s neighbor, Ukraine.
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Ross, Moran Introduce the Bipartisan Strong Communities Act of 2023
On July 28, 2023 Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) introduced the bipartisan Strong Communities Act of 2023 to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve by incentivizing enforcement officials to work in the communities where they live.
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Reps. Ross, Ocasio-Cortez, Kamlager-Dove Introduce CLEAN Energy NOW Acts
On July 26, 2023, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the Nonrestrictive Offshore Wind (NOW) Act with Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Ranking Member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14).
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Reps. Ross, Feenstra, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support North Carolina Farmers by Investing in Agricultural Research at NC State & Other Institutions
On July 20, 2023, U.S. Reps. Deborah Ross (NC-02), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), and Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the Genome to Phenome Reauthorization Act of 2023, which would support continued research at NC State and other institutions across the country to increase crop yields while keeping costs low for North Carolina farmers and producers.
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Congresswoman Ross Votes Against Partisan NDAA Package
Republican package includes harmful anti-abortion amendments
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Congresswomen Ross, Stevens, Adams, and Williams Introduce Legislation to Deliver Relief for Federal Student Loan Borrowers
On July 12, Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced a suite of bills:
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Congresswomen Ross, Beatty Urge CFPB to Address Racial, Wealth Inequities in Will and Estate Planning in Communities of Color
On July 11, Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Joyce Beatty (OH-03) led a group of 14 Members in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra to provide financial literacy resources to address high rates of intestacy—the lack of a will or trust—in Black, Indigenous, and Persons-of-Color (BIPOC) communities. I
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Congresswoman Ross Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to End Affirmative Action
On June 29, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College:
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Congresswoman Ross Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to End Affirmative Action
On June 29, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College:
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Congresswoman Ross Leads 20 Bipartisan Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Increase Offshore Wind Leases
Increasing leases will help Atlantic states meet clean energy goals and supply chain needs
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Congresswoman Ross Statement on Moore v. Harper
On June 27, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), Vice Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in Moore v. Harper:
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Ross, Buck Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support American Inventors by Reforming Patent Trial and Appeal Board
On June 27, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Ken Buck (CO-04) introduced the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act.
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Ross, Lawler Lead Colleagues in Urging Secretary Blinken to Support Moldova’s Bid to Join the EU
Accession to the European Union would advance American interests and secure a brighter future for the Moldovan people
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Congresswoman Ross Statement on the First Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision
On June 24, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
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Ross, Sánchez, Raskin, Jacobs, Watson Coleman Introduce Proxy Voting Amendment to the House Rules
Amendment would allow proxy voting in serious medical situations, including pregnancy complications
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Congresswoman Ross Statement on Dr. Mandy Cohen’s Selection to Lead the CDC
On June 16, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, released the following statement on President Biden announcing his intent to appoint Dr. Mandy Cohen as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Congresswoman Ross Introduces Legislation to Support Quantum Computing at Federal Agencies
Legislation will promote America’s global leadership in technology
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Congresswoman Ross Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Budget Agreement
On May 31, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on House passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement: