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In this increasingly dangerous world, it is imperative our federal government does all it can to keep Americans safe. Yesterday the House of Representatives passed a critical funding bill that will accomplish that goal. The Make America Secure Appropriations Act provides funding to rebuild the military, including the biggest troop pay raise in eight years. It supports our veterans by providing the VA with its most funding ever. Finally it strengthens security at home by fully funding President Trump’s request for a wall on the southern border. Click on the link below to read my full statement on this vital legislation: https://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398641
McHenry on Passage of Make America Secure Appropriations Act
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act: “In this dangerous world, it is imperative Congress does all it can to secure our homeland while also providing our military with the resources they need to defend our freedoms abroad. Today, the House took decisive action to keep all Americans safe by passing the Make America Secure Appropriations Act. “This appropriations package supports our military, providing our soldiers with their largest pay raise in eight years and increasing funding for the DOD so our soldiers have the tools they need to keep us safe. This package cares for our returning heroes, providing the highest level of funding ever ...
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With the continued threats posed by extremists like ISIS and rogue regimes like North Korea it is crucial that we fulfill our Constitutional duty and provide for the common defense. This week the House will be fulfilling this duty and upholding our promise to provide security for the American people by voting on the Make America Secure Appropriations Act. This bill provides important funding so we can continue to rebuild our military, strengthen our national security, and protect our borders. Learn more about this important bill here: http://www.speaker.gov/general/9-things-know-about-security-minibus
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Russia, Iran, and North Korea’s dangerous actions threaten to destabilize democracies and harm the U.S. and our allies around the world. Yesterday, the House passed a sanctions bill that takes aim at the most dangerous threats posed by these bad actors, including the Iranian and North Korean missile programs and Russia’s cyberattacks. This bill is a bipartisan compromise that holds these rogue regimes accountable and helps to ensure American security. Read my full statement here: https://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398639
McHenry on the Passage of Russia, Iran, and North Korea Sanctions Package
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3364 Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act: “Yesterday, the House took bipartisan action to hold rogue regimes in Russia, North Korea, and Iran accountable for their destabilizing and threatening actions towards the United States and our allies. The Countering Adversarial Nations Through Sanctions Act is the result of a bipartisan compromise that takes aim at the most grave threats posed by these regimes, including the Iranian and North Korean missile programs and Russia’s continued use of cyberattacks worldwide. It is a well thought out sanctions package that will ensure American security without undermining our economic inter...
McHenry on Passage of Make America Secure Appropriations Act
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act: “In this dangerous world, it is imperative Congress does all it can to secure our homeland while also providing our military with the resources they need to defend our freedoms abroad. Today, the House took decisive action to keep all Americans safe by passing the Make America Secure Appropriations Act. “This appropriations package supports our military, providing our soldiers with their largest pay raise in eight years and increasing funding for the DOD so our soldiers have the tools they need to keep us safe. This package cares for our returning heroes, providing the highest level of funding ever ...
McHenry on the Passage of Russia, Iran, and North Korea Sanctions Package
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3364 Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act: “Yesterday, the House took bipartisan action to hold rogue regimes in Russia, North Korea, and Iran accountable for their destabilizing and threatening actions towards the United States and our allies. The Countering Adversarial Nations Through Sanctions Act is the result of a bipartisan compromise that takes aim at the most grave threats posed by these regimes, including the Iranian and North Korean missile programs and Russia’s continued use of cyberattacks worldwide. It is a well thought out sanctions package that will ensure American security without undermining our economic inter...
McHenry Votes to Undo CFPB Arbitration Rule
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passage of H.J. Res. 111, providing for Congressional disapproval of the CFPB's rule relating to "Arbitration Agreements": “Today, for the fifteenth time this year, the House has used the Congressional Review Act to undo misguided, eleventh-hour rulemaking by Obama-era bureaucrats. This time it was the Constitutionally suspect CFPB’s anti-arbitration rule, a deeply flawed regulation that is little more than a handout to trial lawyers and special interests. By undoing this rule, the House has acted to actually advance the CFPB’s stated goal: protecting American consumers.”
Congressman McHenry Announces $582,417 Homeland Security Grant to Newton Fire Department in Catawba County
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) announced $582,417 in a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant to a local fire department in the Tenth Congressional District. The grant will go to the Newton Fire Department in Catawba County, and comes in the second round of this year’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant awards. SAFER Grants assist local fire departments by providing funding to increase their staffing and deployment capabilities enabling them to respond to emergencies whenever they may occur. Local departments applied for the grants from the program which is administered by the Grant Programs Directorate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administr...
McHenry, Meeks Introduce Fintech Bill to Encourage Greater Financial Inclusion
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Today, Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (R, NC-10), the Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee joined with Congressman Gregory Meeks (D, NY-05) to introduce H.R. 3299, the Protecting Consumers' Access to Credit Act of 2017. This bill restores consistency to our nation's lending laws to reflect the new realities of financial innovation following the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit's decision in the Madden v. Midland Funding, LLC case. “By codifying long-standing legal precedent with the valid-when-made doctrine, we ensure that low and middle-income Americans can access our financial markets," said Congressman McHenry. "But this bill does more than promote financial inclusion, it also increases stabilit...
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In this increasingly dangerous world, it is imperative our federal government does all it can to keep Americans safe. Yesterday the House of Representatives passed a critical funding bill that will accomplish that goal. The Make America Secure Appropriations Act provides funding to rebuild the military, including the biggest troop pay raise in eight years. It supports our veterans by providing the VA with its most funding ever. Finally it strengthens security at home by fully funding President Trump’s request for a wall on the southern border. Click on the link below to read my full statement on this vital legislation: https://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398641
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With the continued threats posed by extremists like ISIS and rogue regimes like North Korea it is crucial that we fulfill our Constitutional duty and provide for the common defense. This week the House will be fulfilling this duty and upholding our promise to provide security for the American people by voting on the Make America Secure Appropriations Act. This bill provides important funding so we can continue to rebuild our military, strengthen our national security, and protect our borders. Learn more about this important bill here: http://www.speaker.gov/general/9-things-know-about-security-minibus
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Russia, Iran, and North Korea’s dangerous actions threaten to destabilize democracies and harm the U.S. and our allies around the world. Yesterday, the House passed a sanctions bill that takes aim at the most dangerous threats posed by these bad actors, including the Iranian and North Korean missile programs and Russia’s cyberattacks. This bill is a bipartisan compromise that holds these rogue regimes accountable and helps to ensure American security. Read my full statement here: https://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398639
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For the fifteenth time this year, the House of Representatives has used the Congressional Review Act to undo another deeply flawed regulation from an Obama-era bureaucrat. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s harmful anti-arbitration rule puts trial lawyers and special interests before American consumers. It's a bad rule and I'm proud to support HJ Res 111 to stop it. Read more here--> https://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398638
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Our veterans have made tremendous sacrifices in defense of our nation. They’ve earned our support during their service but also after they leave the military. Last night, the House passed H.R. 3128, the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act to do that. Better known as the Forever GI Bill, H.R. 3128 improves and extends GI Bill benefits to our veterans allowing them access to education benefits throughout their lifetimes. To learn more about this important legislation and its support from veterans service organizations like the American Legion, click on the link below: https://veterans.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1827
Congressman McHenry 2017 Independence Day Greeting
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Congressman Patrick McHenry wishes the Tenth District a Happy Independence Day.
Congressman McHenry on the CHOICE Act
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, speaks in support of House passage of H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE Act.
McHenry on Police Week & Peace Officer's Memorial Day
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) speaks on the House floor about Police Week, National Peace Officer's Memorial Day, and fallen Shelby Police officer, Tim Brackeen.
McHenry on Fox News' "Happening Now"
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) joins Fox News' "Happening Now" to discuss government funding and President Trump's tax reform plan.
Floor Speech on Supporting America's Innovators Act
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, speaks in support of House passage of H.R. 1219, the Supporting America's Innovators Act.