Deborah K. Ross

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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,…

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 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 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 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, 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 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…

CONGRATULATING THE ARTEMIS II CREW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2966-H2967] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

HONORING ELLEN LEWIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Page H2560] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ELLEN LEWIS…

CURB PRESIDENT TRUMP'S USE OF MILITARY FORCE IN IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Page H2453] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

HONORING ELLA BAKER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H2207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ELLA…

ANOTHER TROVE OF EPSTEIN FILES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H2013] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

WOMEN'S HEALTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H1131] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1210 WOMEN'S…

ICE RAIDS IN NORTH CAROLINA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H727] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ICE RAIDS…

HONORING GOVERNOR JIM HUNT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Page H230] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1740…

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1294-H1295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WOMEN'S…

RECOGNIZING MY CONGRESSIONAL STAFF IN HONOR OF NATIONAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E194] From the Congressional Record Online through…

ELIMINATING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Page H514] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

RECOGNIZING PRIVATE CHARLES T. NORWOOD AND THE CHARLES T. NORWOOD AMERICAN LEGION POST 157 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E42] From the Congressional Record…

RECOGNIZING THE EXEMPLARY SERVICE OF RALEIGH POLICE CHIEF ESTELLA PATTERSON Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6820-H6821] From the Congressional Record Online through…