Crime, Drug Policy, and the Courts

Congressman McHenry Statement and Introduction of Rutherford County Chief Deputy Sheriff Phil Byers on the Methamphetamines Problem

| Posted in Speeches and Floor Statements

Below are Congressman McHenry's opening statement and introduction of Rutherford County, North Carolina Chief Deputy Sheriff Phil Byers to the Government Reform Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, as he gave testimony on the Methamphetamines epidemic.

Congressman McHenry Votes for Constitutional Amendment to Protect American Flag

| Posted in Press Release

Today, the House passed H.J. Res. 10, The Flag Protection Amendment, which proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would authorize the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) voted with a strong majority in the House to pass the amendment by a 286-130 margin.

Congressman McHenry Introduces Legislation to Increase Penalties on Meth Production and Trafficking in the Presence of Kids

| Posted in Press Release

Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) has introduced new legislation aimed to curb methamphetamines production and trade. The bill, H.R. 1616, would double the maximum jail time from 10 to 20 years for those convicted of producing or trafficking methamphetamines or other illegal drugs in the presence of children.