Deborah K. Ross

NEWS: Reps. Ross, Morelle, Foushee Hold Shadow Hearing on NC Election Security and Interference Featuring Justice Allison Riggs Reps. Ross, Morelle, Foushee Hold Shadow Hearing on NC Election Security and Interference Featuring Justice Allison Riggs Watch a recording of the shadow hearing HERE .…

Congresswoman Ross, Senator Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors from Surprise Healthcare Bills WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced the No Surprise Bills for Seniors Act , legislation to protect seniors…

Ross + Foushee Introduce Bill Advancing Science to Reduce Warming from Tropospheric Ozone, a Potent Air Pollutant and Greenhouse Gas Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026 to fund multi-year…

Congresswoman Ross Calls Out Trump Administration’s Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts Watch a recording of the press conference HERE . Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Ross joined fellow members of Congress, labor leaders, and environmental advocates in front of the Capitol to call out the Trump…

Congresswomen Ross, Pressley, Leger Fernández Introduce Legislation to Establish Financial Relief Fund for Epstein Survivors & Survivors of Sexual Violence Legislation Addresses Financial Burden for Survivors Whose Rights Were Violated by Federal Government Washington, D.C. - This week,…

Rep. Ross’ Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House Unanimously Washington, D.C. - The bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act , introduced by Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), August Pfluger (TX-11), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Scott…

Reps. Ross, Bera Introduce the SERVICE for America Act to Provide Pathway to Permanent Residency for Dreamers + Documented Dreamers in Public Service WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the SERVICE for America Act, which…

RELEASE OF VENKATA VASAMSETTY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026)] [House] [Page H5489] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Congresswoman Ross Statement on Voting to Censure Chuck Edwards Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), member of the House Ethics Committee, voted to censure Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The vote follows a comprehensive report…

Congresswoman Ross Secures New US Patent Office at NC State Centennial Campus Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will open a new Community Engagement Office at North Carolina State University's (NC State) Centennial Campus.…

Ross Calls on DHS, ICE to Abandon Plans for Eastern NC Immigration Detention Raleigh, N.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) demanded that the Trump administration abandon its reported plans to open an immigration detention facility in Hertford County, North Carolina by the end of the…

Ross, Miller, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Virtual Opioid Treatment for Veterans Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Carol Miller (WV-01), and Don Davis (NC-01) introduced the Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment for Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation would…

Congresswoman Ross Statement on House Republicans’ Partisan NDAA Republican leadership rejected Camp Lejeune Amendment...

Congresswoman Ross Votes Against Republicans' $73 Billion Handout for Trump’s War in Iran Washington, D.C . - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement after voting against Republicans' partisan budget reconciliation resolution, which would provide the…

Ross, Foushee, Panetta Introduce Legislation to Support Foreign Language and International Education Programs Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act…

Ross Leads Lawmakers in Calling for Federal Review of Russian Election Interference Tactics Ahead of 2026 Midterms Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) led a bipartisan letter urging the administration to assess how Russia's increasingly sophisticated election interference…

Congresswomen Ross, Foushee, Adams Demand Answers from Duke Energy on Trump Admin Deal to Cancel Offshore Wind Lease Washington, D.C. - Today, North Carolina Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Alma Adams (NC-12) demanded answers from Duke Energy after the company…

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’...

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 ]…

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…

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…

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…

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 ]…

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…

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…

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…

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 ]…

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 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…

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…

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 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…