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When the Financial Services Committee heard from the CEOs of America’s seven largest banks earlier this year, the majority of the CEOs cited cyberattacks as the biggest risk they faced. On Thursday, I joined Cheddar to discuss a bill I will be introducing to address this growing issue and ensure the Federal Reserve is prioritizing cyber security and modernization to combat the growing threat of cyberattacks pose to our financial system. I also had the chance to discuss Facebook's Project Libra and the importance of being open to innovation and cryptocurrency while also being mindful of the many questions that remain. https://cheddar.com/media/rep-mchenry-opposes-breakup-of-facebook-big-tech-technology-is-different
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This year, for the first time ever, my office will be sponsoring the Tenth District Congressional App Challenge. I encourage middle and high school students here in the Tenth District to create and submit their own app for the opportunity to win prizes and see their app design on display in the U.S. Capitol. I am looking forward to seeing this year’s submissions, which I am sure will showcase student coders innovative ideas and unique app ideas. Learn more about how to participate here: https://mchenry.house.gov/constituentservices/appchallenge.htm
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Today, in honor POW/MIA Recognition Day we recognize the soldiers who were captured while fighting for our freedoms overseas and remember those who never made it home. We will never forget the sacrifices made by these brave men and women who served their country and defended the freedoms we hold dear. I'm proud to fly the POW/MIA flag outside my office every day in remembrance of these brave soldiers. We will never forget.
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Please join me in congratulating Representative Greg Murphy of North Carolina’s 3rd District and Representative Dan Bishop of North Carolina’s 9th District on becoming the newest members of the House of Representatives. I look forward to serving with Rep. Murphy and Rep. Bishop as we work to help improve the lives of those here in North Carolina and all across the country. Welcome to the U.S. House of Representatives! https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/politics/2019/09/18/bishop--murphy-sworn-in-as-north-carolina-s-newest-congressmen
Congressman McHenry Announces $1,660,187 Homeland Security Grant to Gaston County Fire Departments
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced $1,660,187 in a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant to local fire departments in the Tenth Congressional District. This regional grant will benefit every fire department in Gaston County. The application was submitted by the Cherryville Fire Department, which will act as the host department for the grant. This grant comes in the fourth round of the 2018 fiscal year Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which aims to help firefighters and first responders throughout the country. Local departments apply for grants from the program, which is administered by the Grant Programs Directorate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in cooperation with the U.S. Fir...
Congressman McHenry Announces $1,660,187 Homeland Security Grant to Gaston County Fire Departments
- News Type: Press Release
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced $1,660,187 in a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant to local fire departments in the Tenth Congressional District. This regional grant will benefit every fire department in Gaston County. The application was submitted by the Cherryville Fire Department, which will act as the host department for the grant. This grant comes in the fourth round of the 2018 fiscal year Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which aims to help firefighters and first responders throughout the country. Local departments apply for grants from the program, which is administered by the Grant Programs Directorate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in cooperation with the U.S. Fir...
McHenry Announces First Ever Tenth District Congressional App Challenge
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced the first ever Tenth District Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) was established by the United States House of Representatives in 2014. This competition encourages middle and high school students to create and submit their own app for the opportunity to receive national recognition. "I am excited to announce the first ever Congressional App Challenge here in the Tenth District," said Congressman McHenry. "This challenge will give Tenth District student coders a chance to showcase their innovative ideas through their app designs. I look forward to seeing this year's submissions." The winning app from each Congressional District will be featured on a display ...
Congressman McHenry Announces $434,589 Homeland Security Grant to Claremont Fire Department in Catawba County
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced $434,589 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 Claremont Fire Department in Catawba County and comes in the fourth round of this year’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant awards. These grants assist local fire departments by enabling them to increase their staffing and deployment capabilities in order 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 (FEMA) in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administrat...
Congressman McHenry Announces $183,848 Homeland Security Grant to Ranlo Fire & Rescue in Gaston County
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced $183,848 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 Ranlo Fire and Rescue in Gaston County and comes in the fourth round of the 2018 fiscal year Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which aims to help firefighters and first responders throughout the country. Local departments apply for the grants from the program, which is administered by the Grant Programs Directorate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. According to Ranlo Fire Chief Chip Carr, the grant will be used to purchase 23 sets of new self-contained breathing ap...
Congressman McHenry Announces $450,114 Homeland Security Grant to East Lincoln Fire Department in Lincoln County
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced $450,114 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 East Lincoln Fire Department in Lincoln County and comes in the fourth round of this year’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant awards. These grants assist local fire departments by enabling them to increase their staffing and deployment capabilities in order 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 (FEMA) in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administ...
- News Type: Facebook
When the Financial Services Committee heard from the CEOs of America’s seven largest banks earlier this year, the majority of the CEOs cited cyberattacks as the biggest risk they faced. On Thursday, I joined Cheddar to discuss a bill I will be introducing to address this growing issue and ensure the Federal Reserve is prioritizing cyber security and modernization to combat the growing threat of cyberattacks pose to our financial system. I also had the chance to discuss Facebook's Project Libra and the importance of being open to innovation and cryptocurrency while also being mindful of the many questions that remain. https://cheddar.com/media/rep-mchenry-opposes-breakup-of-facebook-big-tech-technology-is-different
- News Type: Facebook
This year, for the first time ever, my office will be sponsoring the Tenth District Congressional App Challenge. I encourage middle and high school students here in the Tenth District to create and submit their own app for the opportunity to win prizes and see their app design on display in the U.S. Capitol. I am looking forward to seeing this year’s submissions, which I am sure will showcase student coders innovative ideas and unique app ideas. Learn more about how to participate here: https://mchenry.house.gov/constituentservices/appchallenge.htm
- News Type: Facebook
Today, in honor POW/MIA Recognition Day we recognize the soldiers who were captured while fighting for our freedoms overseas and remember those who never made it home. We will never forget the sacrifices made by these brave men and women who served their country and defended the freedoms we hold dear. I'm proud to fly the POW/MIA flag outside my office every day in remembrance of these brave soldiers. We will never forget.
- News Type: Facebook
Please join me in congratulating Representative Greg Murphy of North Carolina’s 3rd District and Representative Dan Bishop of North Carolina’s 9th District on becoming the newest members of the House of Representatives. I look forward to serving with Rep. Murphy and Rep. Bishop as we work to help improve the lives of those here in North Carolina and all across the country. Welcome to the U.S. House of Representatives! https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/politics/2019/09/18/bishop--murphy-sworn-in-as-north-carolina-s-newest-congressmen
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Happy birthday to the U.S. Air Force! Please join me in honoring the brave men and women of the United States Air Force and thanking all who have served and protected this great nation.
McHenry Joins Fox Business to Discuss Mueller Testimony
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Wednesday's testimony from Special Counsel Mueller is a victory for rule of law and a victory for President Trump. Time to move past the partisan investigations and get to work on behalf of the American people.
Happy Independence Day 2019
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) wishes a Happy Independence Day to everyone here in the Tenth District and across the country.
McHenry Delivers Floor Speech on Measure to Combat BDS Movement
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) introduced a Motion to Recommit amendment on the House floor. The amendment aims to combat the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement: an effort to weaponize the world economy to harm and delegitimize the state of Israel. During his floor speech, McHenry called for all members of the House to support the Motion to Recommit.
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.