Congressman Patrick McHenry

August 19, 2018

Congressman McHenry Weekly Update

Supporting Our Troops

On Monday, President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act, which is the earliest it has been signed in four decades. Signing the NDAA not only gives our troops a well-deserved pay raise—the biggest they’ve received in nearly a decade—but it also addresses the readiness gap created during the previous administration. I was proud to support this bipartisan legislation that helps ensure the U.S. military continues to be the best in the world. Click here or on the image below to learn more about the NDAA courtesy of the House Armed Forces Committee.

Recently, the House of Representatives also voted to reform the way our veterans receive healthcare with the goal of making sure they receive the high-quality care they deserve. Just one of the ways we've helped our nation's veterans is passage of the VA MISSION Act. This bill includes important reforms and funds the Choice program, helping veterans access quality care no matter where they live. This ensures veterans like the 52,000 living in the Tenth District can get the care they earned. Click here to learn more about how we are helping our nation's heroes.

Combatting the Opioid Crisis

Over the past several weeks I've had the opportunity to attend several opioid roundtables across the Tenth District. It was informative to hear from community leaders on how best to combat the opioid epidemic here in western North Carolina. Recently, the House has made a $4 billion investment in combating the crisis as part of our continued efforts to end this crisis. Click here (need to add the link) to learn more about how the House of Representatives is combating opioid addiction courtesy of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Click here or on the image below to watch the speech I delivered on the opioid epidemic and the devastation it has caused to families and loved ones in the Tenth District and all across the country.

Welcome to the American Legion World Series

Once again this year, the American Legion World Series has returned to the Tenth District. I'm pleased to welcome visitors from across the US to Shelby, Cleveland County, and the Tenth District. Over the years, the ALWS has become one of our state's biggest annual sporting events and we are expecting huge crowds again this year. Complete details on the games and other fun and patriotic events surrounding this year's ALWS can be found by clicking here or on the image below.


	What I Have Been Reading
	Cleveland County Deputy expected to be ok after being shot twice WFAE It was wonderful to learn that Cleveland County Sheriff's deputy Tim Sims is expected to recover after being shot late Tuesday night. Our law enforcement officers are dedicated public servants who put their lives on the line to protect us. Thank you to Deputy Sims and all of our Tenth District officers for their service. Sadler remembered for believing 'All children can learn' Gaston Gazette Dr. Ed Sadler was a great leader of Gaston County Schools. As a high school student at Ashbrook, I remember his incredible presence; as an adult I recognized how much the people of Gaston County benefited from his work as an educational leader in our state. He was a transformational educator, principal and superintendent. He will be missed. Forever Heroes Hickory Daily Record Last Thursday, the American Legion Post 16 hosted the 129th Soldiers Reunion Day in downtown Newton. The reunion is held every year to honor our nation's veterans and the fallen soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms. I am thankful for all of the brave men and women serving our country and everything they do to keep us safe.

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2334 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Telephone: 202.225.2576
Fax: 202.225.0316

GASTONIA DISTRICT OFFICE
Suite 115
Gaston Co. Administrative Bldg
128 West Main Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28053
Telephone: 704.833.0096

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1990 Main Ave. SE, PO Box 1830
Hickory, NC 28603
Telephone: 828.327.6100
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Fax: 828.327.8311

BLACK MTN. DISTRICT OFFICE
160 Midland Avenue
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Telephone: 828.669.0600

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