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The RSC Budget for FY 2018 promotes liberty, security, and opportunity for all Americans while also balancing the budget. Included in the RSC Budget is my bill, the No Free Rides Act, which ensures illegal immigrants who received Social Security Numbers under the previous Administration’s executive actions on immigration are not eligible to receive benefits designed for American families in need of the assistance. Learn more about the RSC Budget for FY18 here: http://rsc-walker.house.gov/
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...
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Fintech has the potential to transform the way Americans raise capital to start a business or save for life expenses like buying a house or a college education. But we must first create a federal regulatory system that allows it to prosper. Today I introduced H.R. 3299, the Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act which promotes financial inclusion and ensures low and middle income families have access to financial markets. Learn more about this bipartisan legislation here: https://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398631
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...
Fulfilling Our Responsibility to the U.S. Military
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (NDAA). “With the continued threats posed by Islamic extremists and dangerous nations like North Korea, we need a strong and agile U.S. military prepared to confront hostile actors and defend our nation at a moment’s notice. Unfortunately, under the previous Administration, the brave men and women who serve in our military did not receive all of the resources they needed to keep our country safe. “Today the House voted on a bill that fulfills our responsibility to provide for a strong national defense and ensure our nation’s troops have the tools they need...
Congressman McHenry Announces $582,417 Homeland Security Grant to Newton Fire Department in Catawba County
- News Type: Press Release
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
- News Type: Press Release
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...
Fulfilling Our Responsibility to the U.S. Military
- News Type: Press Release
Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (NDAA). “With the continued threats posed by Islamic extremists and dangerous nations like North Korea, we need a strong and agile U.S. military prepared to confront hostile actors and defend our nation at a moment’s notice. Unfortunately, under the previous Administration, the brave men and women who serve in our military did not receive all of the resources they needed to keep our country safe. “Today the House voted on a bill that fulfills our responsibility to provide for a strong national defense and ensure our nation’s troops have the tools they need...
Congressman McHenry Announces $69,716 Homeland Security Grant to Bessemer City Fire Department in Gaston County
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) announced $69,716 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 Bessemer City Fire Department in Gaston County, and comes in the tenth round of the 2016 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 in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. According to Bessemer City Manager James Inman, the grant funds will be used to purchase various vehicle extricat...
McHenry Supports House Passage of Immigration Enforcement Bills
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act and H.R. 3004, Kate’s Law: “President Trump was elected on a pledge to protect our homeland and ensure security for all Americans. Today, the House passed two important bills that help fulfill the President’s commitment to making public security the top priority. “The No Sanctuary for Criminals Act begins a long overdue crackdown on sanctuary cities by withholding federal taxpayer funds for these cities that refuse to enforce our laws. Kate’s Law pays tribute to Kate Steinle who was murdered by an illegal immigrant who had re-entered the country after being deported. This new law ...
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The RSC Budget for FY 2018 promotes liberty, security, and opportunity for all Americans while also balancing the budget. Included in the RSC Budget is my bill, the No Free Rides Act, which ensures illegal immigrants who received Social Security Numbers under the previous Administration’s executive actions on immigration are not eligible to receive benefits designed for American families in need of the assistance. Learn more about the RSC Budget for FY18 here: http://rsc-walker.house.gov/
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Fintech has the potential to transform the way Americans raise capital to start a business or save for life expenses like buying a house or a college education. But we must first create a federal regulatory system that allows it to prosper. Today I introduced H.R. 3299, the Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act which promotes financial inclusion and ensures low and middle income families have access to financial markets. Learn more about this bipartisan legislation here: https://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398631
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Human trafficking is a horrible practice that must be stopped. Today the House of Representatives passed three bills to help bring an end to these horrible crimes that have become far too common in our country. The bills passed today support victims of human trafficking, help law enforcement crackdown on human traffickers, and provide more protections for at-risk communities. Learn more about these important bills here: http://www.speaker.gov/general/human-trafficking-american-problem
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Under Obamacare we have seen skyrocketing premiums and dwindling options for countless Americans. In North Carolina, we’ve seen a 176% increase in premiums since this broken law went into effect. Our solution: the American Health Care Act which addresses these failures by increasing the availability and affordability of healthcare for all Americans. Learn more about why the AHCA is a drastic improvement over Obamacare by watching this great video from Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
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Deeply saddened to learn of the KC-130 crash in Mississippi that took the lives of sixteen Marines. Please join me in praying for these fallen Marines and all their family and friends as they mourn this tremendous loss. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/11/marine-aircraft-disaster-fbi-seeks-answers-in-mississippi-crash-that-killed-at-least-16.html
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.