Deborah K. Ross

HONORING JULIA DANIELS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H4423] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING JULIA DANIELS…

Congresswoman Ross Leads NC Delegation in Introducing Resolution to Honor the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Victory Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced a House resolution congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship, the…

Congresswoman Ross Statement on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Decision Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling to uphold birthright citizenship: "Today, the Supreme Court upheld one of our nation's…

Ross, Raskin, Khanna Demand Answers on Secretive BOP Policy Change Following Ghislaine Maxwell Prison Transfer The new letter comes after probe from lawmakers on Maxwell’s transfer to ‘Club Fed’...

Congresswoman Ross Denounces Harmful Supreme Court Ruling to End TPS for Haitians and Syrians Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians: "Today's ruling…

HONORING LIFE AND LEGACY OF ALLEN PAUL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H4252] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Representatives Ross, Panetta, DeLauro Introduce Bill to Deliver Faster Relief for Taxpayers Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) introduced a bill to improve…

Ross Helps Advance Landmark Housing Legislation to Lower Costs and Speed Disaster Recovery Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act , a landmark bipartisan package that will help lower housing costs by accelerating housing production,…

HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAS INSTITUTE INC. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E612] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

CANIACS CELEBRATING STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [House] [Page H4194] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Ross, Hurd, Beyer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen AI Security and Vulnerability Reporting Washington, D.C. - Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jeff Hurd (CO-3), and Don Beyer (VA-08) introduced the AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act , bipartisan legislation to strengthen the…

U.S. Rep. Ross pushes bill to give independent musicians power to collectively negotiate with AI and streaming services Congresswoman Deborah Ross leads a panel discussing the Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026 at The Pour House in downtown Raleigh, N.C. (Left to right: Shirlette Ammons, Rissi…

Democrats demand answers over DOJ’s prison policy change tied to Ghislaine Maxwell House Democrats want answers about a recent policy change at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, arguing leaders at the Department of Justice are trying to "cover their tracks" following the August transfer of Jeffrey…

Q&A: What Deborah Ross saw inside the ICE processing facility in Cary U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross says the complaints her office receives about immigration detention rarely involve the ICE processing facility in Cary. Instead, Ross said, concerns typically arise after people are transferred to the…

NC business owners outline continued challenges caused by high gas prices RALEIGH, N.C. ( WNCN ) - As gas prices continue to rise across central North Carolina, local business owners from a variety of different industries are outlining the impacts the costs are having. "I'm working on like a $.10…

Rep. Ross introduces bill to give indie musicians collective bargaining power Surrounded by award-winning musicians, U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross, a Democrat from Wake County, made the case Thursday for legislation that would give musicians more power to collectively bargain against music streaming and…

Congresswoman Ross Votes Against $70 Billion Blank Check for Trump’s Immigration Policies Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement after voting against Republicans' partisan budget reconciliation package, which would give Immigration and Customs…

Representatives Ross, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Energy Independence and Security in Moldova Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Mike Lawler (NY-17), co-chairs of the Congressional Moldova Caucus, introduced the Promoting Oversight With Energy…

Ross, Carbajal, Panetta, Scott Lead Investigation into Trump Admin’s $2 Billion Payout to Energy Companies to Halt Offshore Wind Projects Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Bobby Scott (VA-03) led their colleagues in…

Ross Votes for Historic Housing Package Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act . This historic legislative package will help lower housing costs by accelerating housing production, getting homes to the market quicker, and…

NEWS: Ross Introduces Legislation to Support Independent Musicians and Ensure Fair Negotiations with Streaming Platforms and AI Developers Congresswoman Ross Introduces Legislation to Support Independent Musicians and Ensure Fair Negotiations with Streaming Platforms and AI Developers Washington,…

HONORING DR. MARIAH WALKER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3556-H3557] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1410…

PASSED THE HOUSE: Ross, Schmidt Bill to Strengthen Police Background Checks Washington, D.C . - During National Police Week, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Derek Schmidt's (KS-02) bipartisan legislation, the Criminal History Access Act of 2026 , passed the U.S. House of…

During National Police Week, Congresswomen Ross, Foushee, Sykes Introduce Bill To Increase Opportunities for Women in Law Enforcement Washington, D.C. - Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) introduced the Supporting Women with Career Opportunities in…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5625, CASHLESS BAIL REPORTING ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6260, KEEPING VIOLENT OFFENDERS OFF OUR STREETS ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

NICS DATA REPORTING ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3369-H3370] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time}…

CRIMINAL HISTORY ACCESS ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3370-H3372] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Congresswoman Ross Statement on the Farm Bill Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on House passage of the Farm Bill: "Republicans' partisan Farm Bill will hurt hungry families and fails to address the most pressing challenges facing farmers…

Congresswoman Ross Statement on End of GOP Shutdown Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on House Republicans finally agreeing to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) partial government shutdown: "After 75 days of self-inflicted…

On National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, Ross, Buchanan Introduce “Petfax” Bill to Address Unregulated Inhumane Puppy Mills Washington, D.C. - Today, on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16) introduced the bipartisan Petfax Act to…

Congresswoman Ross, Colleagues Introduce 25th Amendment Legislation to Establish Independent Commission on Presidential Capacity Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) joined House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and her colleagues in introducing…

Congresswoman Ross Statement on Kristi Noem Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on President Trump firing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem: "Kristi Noem has been a disaster for North Carolina. Our state and our…

Congresswoman Ross Statement on Republicans Refusing to End Airport Chaos and Fund TSA Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement after the House Republican leadership refused to put the bipartisan, Senate-passed legislation on the floor that would…

Congresswoman Ross Votes for War Powers Resolution Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted for a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to curb President Trump's use of miliary force in Iran and prevent further military action without congressional authorization. "The…

Representatives Ross, McCormick, Amo Introduce Resolution to Designate a National Science Appreciation Day Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Rich McCormick (GA-07), and Gabe Amo (RI-01), members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, introduced a…

Congresswoman Ross Announces New Chief of Staff Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced that Meryl Harold will serve as her new Chief of Staff. Meryl brings years of experience from Capitol Hill, the private sector, and Democratic campaigns to Congresswoman Ross'…

Congresswoman Ross Announces Over $2 Million in Federal Funding for NC Rape Kit Processing Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded the North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) $2,253,407 in federal funding for…

Congresswoman Ross Announces Winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition Raleigh, N.C. - This week, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced the winners of the 2026 Second District Congressional Art Competition. The winners were awarded at an event in Raleigh for student participants,…

Congresswoman Ross Joins Colleagues in Demanding Pay for TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard Amid DHS Shutdown Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) signed a discharge petition that would force the House of Representatives to vote on legislation that would fund the TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard,…

Congresswoman Ross Introduces The RECOVER Act To Provide Patients With Comprehensive Therapy Services Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Ross introduced the Removing Excessive Cuts to Outpatient and Vital Essential Rehabilitation (RECOVER) Act to restore fair payment for therapy services under…

Congresswoman Ross Statement on SCOTUS Gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais : "For more than 60 years, Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act has…

Congresswoman Ross Statement on Trump's Iran Comments "Trump's increasingly erratic behavior is dangerously escalating this conflict, and now he is even threatening war crimes. His administration has no way to pay for this war, no clear strategy, and no endgame. He continues to escalate at every…

Congresswomen Ross, Williams, Stevens, Adams, Introduce Legislation to Deliver Relief for Federal Student Loan Borrowers Washington, D.C. - Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02), Nikema Williams (GA-05 ), Haley Stevens (MI-11) , and Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced a suite of bills: the Clean Slate…

Following Push from Ross and DWC Members, DOJ Inspector General Launches Investigation Into Mishandling of the Epstein Files Washington, D.C. - The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) formally notified the Democratic Women's Caucus that it will launch an investigation into the Department of…

Representatives Ross, Rouzer, Gluesenkamp Perez, and Flood Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring National Lineworkers Representatives Ross, Rouzer, Gluesenkamp Perez, and Flood Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring National Lineworkers Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Deborah Ross…

Representatives Ross, Rulli Introduce Legislation to Improve Food Safety Through Information Sharing Between FDA and State & Local Agencies Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) introduced the Federal and State Food Safety Information…

Ross Bill Included in Bipartisan Proposal to Advance American Leadership in AI Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross' (NC-02) bill, the AI Incident Reporting and Security Enhancement Act , was included as part of the American Leadership in AI Act introduced by Congressman Ted Lieu…

Ross, Schmidt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Police Background Checks WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) introduced the Criminal History Access Act , bipartisan legislation to ensure that state law enforcement training and…

Congresswoman Ross Statement on Trump’s Voter Suppression Executive Order Raleigh, N.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on President Trump's executive order: "Rather than win elections fair and square, Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans are once…

Ross, Tenney, Sykes, De La Cruz Introduce Legislation to Support Survivors of Child Sex Abuse Through Bankruptcy Reform Entities including youth groups, sports governing bodies, and religious organizations have filed for bankruptcy and limited justice for survivors Washington, D.C. - Today,…