The August recess sends members of Congress back to their home districts and many are getting an earful. 10th district Congressman Patrick McHenry held a town hall meeting in Mitchell County on Thursday night. The forum was well-attended, standing room only. McHenry fielded questions from a civil and mostly-friendly crowd. Read more »

At his town hall meetings, Congressman McHenry gives an update on recent legislative activity in Congress and what to expect in the coming months. Town hall meetings are an opportunity for constituents to share their thoughts on the issues they are concerned about. Read more »

Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry responded to the ruling by the United States Supreme Court overturning the District of Columbia’s ban on gun ownership. “The right to bear arms is a basic, fundamental right in this country.  I’m glad the Supreme Court made it clear that this right is guaranteed to every individual citizen by the Second Amendment.  Shame on the four justices… Read more »

Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) released the following statement after the Supreme Court heard arguments for District of Columbia v. Heller, a landmark case that will have a major impact on the right to bear arms in the United States. “The right to bear arms is a basic, fundamental right in this country. I hope the Supreme Court will take this opportunity to make clear… Read more »

Congressman Patrick McHenry on Monday launched Congress’ first-ever Virtual Townhall, which netted participants representing all ten counties in North Carolina’s Tenth District. The Virtual Townhall uses cutting edge technology to provide an online forum for direct communication between Western North Carolina’s citizens and their member of Congress. Please click here to view Monday’s… Read more »

Congressman Patrick McHenry today announced he will host a live, unprecedented Virtual Townhall on Monday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tenth District residents interested in participating can visit the Congressman’s website – http://mchenry.house.gov – at 7:30 p.m. next Monday and click the banner located across the top of the home page. "In addition to holding townhalls in every county in our… Read more »

More than five months after taking control of Congress, Democrats in the House and Senate have made no progress on addressing any of the major issues confronting the United States, according to data published by the Legislative Information System. Despite their highly-touted “Six for ‘06” agenda, Democrats have failed to pass into law a single piece of substantive legislation. “So far… Read more »

North Carolinians today are marking the 10th anniversary of our state’s concealed carry law, which allows permit holders to carry a concealed handgun. This landmark legislation shows our commitment to preserving our Constitutional freedoms and protecting law-abiding citizens. North Carolina’s concealed carry law is an enormous success because it empowers honest citizens and puts ruthless… Read more »

Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) issued the following statement on the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court of the United States. Read more »

Earlier today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) voted for The Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (S. 397), legislation that will protect gun manufacturers and distributors from frivolous lawsuits filed when their products are used illegally. “The Second Amendment is the right that protects all of our other rights as Americans,” explained Congressman McHenry shortly after the bill passed. Read more »