Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on passage of H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act: "President Trump ran on the commitment to rebuild our military, secure our southern border, and fight the opioid crisis ravaging our communities. With today’s passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act we’ve taken steps to achieve these goals. This bill gives... Read more »
Washington - Today, Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 4909, STOP School Violence Act of 2018: “Our children should never be scared when they walk into school each morning. The STOP School Violence Act makes our schools safer by providing resources to train students, teachers, and local law enforcement so they can help stop school viol... Read more »
Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced submission deadlines for the 2018 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 am impressed by the submissions of the Tenth District's bright and talented art students,”... Read more »
Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on today's U.S. Capitol service honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Billy Graham, who resided in the Tenth District town of Montreat: "While a son of North Carolina, Reverend Billy Graham will forever be remembered as America’s Pastor. Having served our nation for decades, I can think of no more fitting honor than for ... Read more »
Today, Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced that he will be introducing a House Concurrent Resolution authorizing the use of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for Reverend Billy Graham to lie in honor. The House of Representatives is expected to approve the measure during tomorrow’s pro forma session. “In addition to spreading the gospel to millions around the world, Reverend Graham served a... Read more »
Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) has released the following statement on the passing of the Reverend Billy Graham, who resided in the Tenth District town of Montreat: "Giulia and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of North Carolina's finest sons, the Reverend Billy Graham. Since he rose to prominence with his famous eight-week Los Angeles Crusade in 1949, Reverend Graham... Read more »
Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee released the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 3299, the Protecting Consumers' Access to Credit Act of 2017: "The Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act is a simple bill that can have an outsized impact on American families and small businesses. This legislation merely restore... Read more »
Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act: "In the last decade we’ve seen the growth of radical Islamic terrorism and the continued rise of anti-American regimes in Russia and North Korea. Yet—as the world has become an increasingly dangerous place—we’ve failed to properly provide for our military. With passage of this bu... Read more »
Two days and three big examples of the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. On Wednesday, Thermo Fisher Scientific announced additional investments benefiting its colleagues, customers, and communities because of the savings they have received through the historic tax reform package signed into law last December. Then on Thursday, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Duke Energy announced they would be p... Read more »
Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 695, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act: “It is Congress’s duty to provide the U.S. military with the resources they need to keep Americans safe. Today, the House has once again voted to support our troops and help ensure the safety of all Americans by passing the Department of Defense Appro... Read more »
