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Addison P. McDowell

Addison P. McDowell

RRepublicanNC-6 · Representative
57
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone38
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency28
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
16
Total Statements
10
Floor Speeches
6
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Crime & Justice: 6Environment: 5Trade: 5Immigration: 5Taxes: 4Defense: 4Foreign Policy: 3Education: 2Healthcare: 2Veterans: 2Infrastructure: 2Agriculture: 2Social Security: 2Civil Rights: 1Ethics: 1

Speech Tone

Bipartisan: 6Neutral: 6Ceremonial: 2Urgent: 2

Statements (16)

Floor Speech2026-04-29UrgentImmigrationTaxesDefenseHR1HRES1224
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3147-H3160] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-04-21
RECOGNIZING MIKE LEGG ON HIS RETIREMENT

RECOGNIZING MIKE LEGG ON HIS RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3006] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147HRES1142
PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2793-H2813] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17CeremonialEnvironment
HONORING CHRISTOPHER MERIWETHER DEMM

HONORING CHRISTOPHER MERIWETHER DEMM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [House] [Page H2537] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentHR556HR1958
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-01-21UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyChinaHR6945HR6359
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6945, SUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R.

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6945, SUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages…

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Floor Speech2026-01-14Ceremonial
HONORING MEHRI NAVAB

HONORING MEHRI NAVAB Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H728] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MEHRI…

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Press Release2025-04-29BipartisanCrime & Justice
Rep. McDowell Co-leads Bipartisan Resolution Marking National Fentanyl Awareness Day

Rep. McDowell Co-leads Bipartisan Resolution Marking National Fentanyl Awareness Day Rep. McDowell Co-leads Bipartisan Resolution Marking National Fentanyl Awareness Day Image or Video Image Charles.Russel… Tue, 04/29/2025 - 16:27 Link The resolution seeks to unite the public and policymakers in…

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Press Release2025-04-23BipartisanTradeCrime & Justice
Congressman Addison McDowell Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Equip Schools with Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Resources

Congressman Addison McDowell Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Equip Schools with Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Resources Congressman Addison McDowell Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Equip Schools with Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Resources Image or Video Image Charles.Russel… Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:33 Summary…

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Press Release2025-03-26Immigration
Exclusive—Rep. Addison McDowell: Taking Back Our Streets and Sending Criminal Illegal Aliens Where They Belong

Exclusive—Rep. Addison McDowell: Taking Back Our Streets and Sending Criminal Illegal Aliens Where They Belong Exclusive—Rep. Addison McDowell: Taking Back Our Streets and Sending Criminal Illegal Aliens Where They Belong Right now in the 6th district of North Carolina, an illegal alien is being…

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Floor Speech2025-03-11Taxes
WARNING TO COLLEGE BASKETBALL TEAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

WARNING TO COLLEGE BASKETBALL TEAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1081-H1082] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHRES161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR27S331
HALT ALL LETHAL TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL ACT

HALT ALL LETHAL TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Pages H520-H533] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2025-01-03Infrastructure
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Passes Congressman McDowell’s Bill to Strengthen Coast Guard Overdose Response

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Passes Congressman McDowell’s Bill to Strengthen Coast Guard Overdose Response House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Passes Congressman McDowell’s Bill to Strengthen Coast Guard Overdose Response Image or Video Image admin Fri,…

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Press Release2025-01-03Crime & JusticeHR2351
Rep. McDowell Introduces Bill to Strengthen Maritime Drug Enforcement and Improve Coast Guard Readiness

Rep. McDowell Introduces Bill to Strengthen Maritime Drug Enforcement and Improve Coast Guard Readiness Rep. McDowell Introduces Bill to Strengthen Maritime Drug Enforcement and Improve Coast Guard Readiness Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary Congressman Addison McDowell…

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Press Release2025-01-03BipartisanTradeCrime & Justice
Congressman Addison McDowell Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Equip Schools with Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Resources

Congressman Addison McDowell Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Equip Schools with Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Resources Congressman Addison McDowell Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Equip Schools with Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Resources Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary ... in…

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