Washington - Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. This bill seeks to achieve energy independence and lower energy costs for the American people. "President Biden inherited a country on the path to energy independence. He not only stopped us in our tracks – he put our nation in reverse. From canceling the Ke... Read More »
Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced submission deadlines for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Since the competition began in 1982, over 650,000 high school students have participated in this nationwide event showcasing the incredible talent of our nation's young artists. “Every year, I look forward to the Congressional Art Competition and seeing the creativity and skill of Tenth D... Read More »
Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Cleveland County on Friday, March 31st from 9 AM – 12 PM at the Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce located at 200 S Lafayette Street in Shelby. Will Bowen, McHenry’s Regional Director for Cleveland County, will be available to meet with constituents who have issues with agencies such as the Social Security Administratio... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), held a hearing entitled, “The Federal Regulators’ Response to Recent Bank Failures.” Chairman McHenry and Committee Republicans are committed to getting the facts surrounding recent bank failures to assess federal regulators’ response and deliver transparency for the American people. Watch Chairman McHenry’s op... Read More »
Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 5, The Parents Bill of Rights. This bill codifies the basic tenets of parents' right to be informed and involved in decisions that impact the education and well-being of their children. “It is well established that parental involvement is critical to the development and success of students," said Cong... Read More »
On Thursday, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, questioned witnesses at a subcommittee hearing on the Chinese Communist Party's role in fueling the fentanyl crisis. Chairman McHenry and Committee Republicans are committed to holding the Chinese Communist Party accountable for their role in fueling the fentanyl crisis in communities like the... Read More »
Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Burke County on Friday, March 24th from 9 AM – 12 PM at the Foothills Higher Education Center, Room HEC-156 located at 2128 S Sterling St in Morganton. Roger Kumpf, McHenry’s Regional Director for Burke County, will be available to meet with constituents who have issues with agencies such as the Social Security Administra... Read More »
Recently, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) delivered a speech on the House floor to honor the legacy and service of Walter Stine Isenhower, known as “Mr. Catawba County,” who passed away in January at the age of 95. You can read more about Mr. Isenhower and his service to Catawba County here courtesy of the Hickory Daily Record. Click here or on the image below to watch the full speech. Read More »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) announced $315,580 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 Mount Mourne Volunteer Fire Department in Iredell County and comes in the sixth round of the FY 2021 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant awards. These grants assist ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) announced $177,300 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 Town of Spindale Fire Department in Rutherford County and comes in the sixth round of the FY 2021 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant awards. These grants assist loc... Read More »
Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Lincoln County on Friday, March 17th from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Lincoln County Administration Building located at 353 N Generals Blvd in Lincolnton. Will Bowen, McHenry’s Regional Director for Lincoln County, will be available to meet with constituents who have issues with agencies such as the Social Security Administ... Read More »
On Thursday, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) delivered a speech on the House floor to recognize one of North Carolina's great statesmen, former State Senator Marshall Rauch in recognition of his 100th birthday. You can read more about former Senator Rauch here courtesy of the Gaston Gazette. Click here or on the image below to watch the full speech. Read More »
Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Alexander County on Tuesday, March 14th from 2 PM – 5 PM at the Taylorsville Town Hall located at 67 Main Ave Dr NE in Taylorsville. Roger Kumpf, McHenry’s Regional Director for Alexander County, will be available to meet with constituents who have issues with agencies such as the Social Security Administration or the Dep... Read More »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Committee's semi-annual hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. As Americans continue to struggle under the weight of Democrat-induced inflation, the Federal Reserve must stick to its narrow mandate—achieving sound money—rather than engaging in social po... Read More »
On Wednesday, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY), celebrated the House passage of H.R. 347, the Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation (REIN IN) Inflation Act... Read More »
