Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement regarding his vote against H.Con.Res. 85, the House Democrat Budget. “I disagree with the basic premise of the Democrats’ budget plan – which is to tax more, spend more, and borrow more.  Their budget raises taxes on all Americans by $1.4 trillion dollars, the largest increase in history.  Raising taxes on small… Read more »

Today, the office of Congressman Patrick McHenry announced that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has honored the Congressman with its Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro-growth legislation during the second session of the 110th Congress. “Last year in particular, Congress had to make some tough choices, and Patrick McHenry clearly demonstrated his commitment to the economy and… Read more »

Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced today that he is an original co-sponsor of the Secret Ballot Protection Act.  The legislation codifies into federal law an American worker’s right to a secret ballot election when deciding whether to unionize in the workplace. “The secret ballot is a fundamental right in our democracy.  Members of Congress use a secret ballot to vote for… Read more »

Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement regarding his vote against the conference report of H.R. 1. “Behind closed doors, House and Senate Democrats secretly negotiated a bill that has fewer tax cuts for small business, less tax relief for working families, and more wasteful spending. As for jobs, the Democrats’ bill spends $263,000 for every job created. … Read more »

No one doubts the severity of our country’s economic challenges, from my colleagues in Congress to my neighbors in Western North Carolina.  Families are having trouble making ends meet and workers are losing their jobs.  Action is needed.  Unfortunately, the Democrat majority in Congress held a vote last week on a so-called ‘stimulus’ bill that has little to do with stimulating our… Read more »

Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made changes to Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) qualifications, program payment limitations, and direct attribution for Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Conservation Service (NRCS) programs authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill. USDA has modified the definition of “actively engaged in farming”… Read more »

Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made federal economic injury disaster loans available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes located in Avery and Mitchell counties. The SBA has determined that there were significant financial losses suffered by local… Read more »

Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry announced that all 10 counties comprising the Tenth District have qualified for federal loan assistance stemming from the drought and excessive heat experienced in 2008. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that there were sufficient agriculture production losses to warrant a disaster designation across the Tenth District.  This… Read more »

Today, the office of Congressman Patrick McHenry announced that the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) presented the Congressman with its Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence.  NAM is the nation’s largest industrial trade association representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector. According to NAM, Congressman McHenry’s voting record in the… Read more »

This evening, Congressman Patrick McHenry hosted his third Homeownership Promotion and Foreclosure Prevention Seminar at the Highland Recreation Center in Hickory.   "With a downturn in the housing market, it is critical that the families of Western North Carolina know what options are available to them.  For others, who are considering purchasing a home, we want them to make… Read more »