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Thursday afternoon, my staff will be holding office hours in Polk County for Tenth District constituents who have issues with federal agencies including Social Security and Veterans Affairs. The office hours will be held from 1 to 4 PM at the Womack Building – 40 Courthouse Street in Columbus. Click here to learn more: https://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402262
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On this day 100 years ago, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 19th Amendment. This vote helped pave the way for women’s right to vote, which was established on August 26, 1920 when the 19th Amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. On this historic day please join me in honoring the tireless efforts of the suffragists and the countless women who helped shape the United States through their right to vote over the last century.
Congressman McHenry’s Staff to Hold Office Hours in Columbus
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Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Polk County on Thursday, May 23rd from 1 – 4pm at the Womack Building – 40 Courthouse Street in Columbus. Roger Kumpf, McHenry’s Regional Director for Polk County, will be available to meet with constituents who have issues with federal agencies including Social Security, veterans affairs, and immigration. He will also be there to listen to any concerns that constituents have with federal policy or pending legislation before Congress. Kumpf will then relay these concerns to Congressman McHenry. Congressman McHenry’s staff holds regular office hours in each county of the Tenth District. McHenry maintains district offices in Gastonia, Hickory, and Black Mountain.
McHenry Applauds HUD Modernization
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Today, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing to receive testimony from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary, Ben Carson. In his opening statement Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the Ranking Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, applauded Secretary Carson’s efforts to bring much needed reform to the agency. These reforms include the Secretary’s work as chair of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council to help distressed communities stimulate development and entrepreneurship through tools like Opportunity Zones, established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Click here or on the image below to watch Congressman McHenry's opening statement:
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On Friday, House Democrats voted for a bill that would not only violate long-standing protections of a person’s religious freedoms but also empowered the federal government to play a role when parents are making important healthcare decisions for their children. Click here to learn more about H.R. 5: https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/05/law-professor-explains-why-the-equality-act-would-crush-religious-dissenters/
Congressman McHenry’s Staff to Hold Office Hours in Columbus
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Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Polk County on Thursday, May 23rd from 1 – 4pm at the Womack Building – 40 Courthouse Street in Columbus. Roger Kumpf, McHenry’s Regional Director for Polk County, will be available to meet with constituents who have issues with federal agencies including Social Security, veterans affairs, and immigration. He will also be there to listen to any concerns that constituents have with federal policy or pending legislation before Congress. Kumpf will then relay these concerns to Congressman McHenry. Congressman McHenry’s staff holds regular office hours in each county of the Tenth District. McHenry maintains district offices in Gastonia, Hickory, and Black Mountain.
McHenry Applauds HUD Modernization
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Today, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing to receive testimony from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary, Ben Carson. In his opening statement Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the Ranking Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, applauded Secretary Carson’s efforts to bring much needed reform to the agency. These reforms include the Secretary’s work as chair of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council to help distressed communities stimulate development and entrepreneurship through tools like Opportunity Zones, established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Click here or on the image below to watch Congressman McHenry's opening statement:
McHenry on the Passing of Mayor Cooley
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passing of Lake Lure Mayor Kevin Cooley: “Giulia and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Lake Lure Mayor Kevin Cooley. The Mayor’s wife, Yvonne, his family, and the entire Lake Lure community are in our prayers during this difficult time.”
Congressman McHenry’s Staff to Hold Office Hours in Rutherfordton
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Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Rutherford County on Thursday, May 9th from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Rutherfordton Town Hall – 129 North Main Street in Rutherfordton. Roger Kumpf, McHenry’s Regional Director for Rutherford County, will be available to meet with constituents who have issues with federal agencies including Social Security, veterans affairs, and immigration. He will also be there to listen to any concerns that constituents have with federal policy or pending legislation before Congress. Kumpf will then relay these concerns to Congressman McHenry. Congressman McHenry’s staff holds regular office hours in each county of the Tenth District. McHenry maintains district offices in Gastonia, H...
McHenry on the Climate Action Now Act
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Yesterday, the House voted on H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which would compel the United States to meet the standards of the Paris Climate Agreement. Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on yesterday's vote: “Instead of voting on another political messaging bill we should focus on what Congress can actually do to address climate change. We should expand clean energy deployment to communities throughout the U.S. and pursue innovative, market-based solutions that help the environment.”
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Thursday afternoon, my staff will be holding office hours in Polk County for Tenth District constituents who have issues with federal agencies including Social Security and Veterans Affairs. The office hours will be held from 1 to 4 PM at the Womack Building – 40 Courthouse Street in Columbus. Click here to learn more: https://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402262
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On this day 100 years ago, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 19th Amendment. This vote helped pave the way for women’s right to vote, which was established on August 26, 1920 when the 19th Amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. On this historic day please join me in honoring the tireless efforts of the suffragists and the countless women who helped shape the United States through their right to vote over the last century.
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On Friday, House Democrats voted for a bill that would not only violate long-standing protections of a person’s religious freedoms but also empowered the federal government to play a role when parents are making important healthcare decisions for their children. Click here to learn more about H.R. 5: https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/05/law-professor-explains-why-the-equality-act-would-crush-religious-dissenters/
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This week as we honored the brave men and women who protect our communities during National Police Week I enjoyed reading this story about Corporal Robert Ellison. Corporal Ellison rode 500 miles to D.C. on his bike in honor of the two Gaston County police officers—Gaston County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Katelyn Self and Dallas Police Corporal Travis Wells—who died last year: https://www.gastongazette.com/news/20190514/mount-holly-officer-rides-to-dc-for-fallen-police
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Thank you to the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for everything they do to defend our nation and protect our freedoms.
McHenry Joins Squawk Box to Discuss Financial Services Hearing
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) joins CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss what issues he hopes to focus on during Wednesday's Financial Services hearing with bank CEOs.
McHenry Floor Speech Denouncing H.R. 1
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Congressman Patrick McHenry delivers a speech to the House Floor denouncing H.R. 1 as a partisan power grab that hurts American voters.
McHenry Delivers a Speech in Support of the Natural Resources Management Act
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) delivered a speech in support of S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act, which is a victory for sportsmen, outdoorsmen, and conservationists here in western North Carolina and across the country.
Congressman McHenry 2018 Christmas Greeting
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Congressman McHenry (NC-10) wishes everyone in the Tenth District a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
McHenry Questions Fed Vice Chairman Quarles
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House Financial Services Committee Vice Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) questions the Federal Reserve's Vice Chairman for Supervision Randal Quarles on the recent changes to the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review stress tests.