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Source: US Rep. David Rouzer (NC-7th), 12/23/21 The Rouzer Action Report is an update regarding action I’ve taken on some of the most pressing issues facing our country. This is not a comprehensive listing of all actions, but a few highlights that I thought you would find meaningful. Transportation and
InfrastructureSoutheastern North Carolina is a critical hub for our region and
the nation. With an international airport, deep water port, and
interstate highways, Southeastern North Carolina is well connected to the rest
of the country and the world.
Our infrastructure is the lifeblood of the district, providing for tens of thousands of jobs in the tourism, trade, and construction industries. Ensuring that our roads, airports, beaches, and ports remain in top condition is one of my main priorities while serving in Congress. I’m also proud to serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as well as Ranking Member for a key subcommittee with direct oversight of the Army Corps of Engineers. This provides a unique opportunity to advocate for district specific priorities such as port expansion and beach re-nourishment. Rouzer ActionAppropriations
- H.R. 4502: I secured funding for multiple
infrastructure projects in the 7th Congressional District. Provided
the Senate adopts what the House has passed, this includes funding for:
- The
Lockwoods Folly maintenance project.
- Repairs
to existing sewer lines affected by ground contamination in Clinton, NC.
- Black
River Wastewater Plant improvements in Dunn, NC.
- Wilmington
Harbor navigation improvements.
- The
Benson sewer treatment facility expansion.
- Funding
was also included for Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach re-nourishment
projects, but will not be needed because the Biden Administration agreed
to reallocate used funds from other projects to Carolina Beach and Kure
Beach. (The Wrightsville Beach project has other hurdles to clear
before it can received funding because of a change in how a particular
environmental law is being interpreted by the Biden
Administration.)
Sponsored Legislation
- H.R. 2809 – Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2021: This
bill authorizes the President to provide disaster assistance to states and
Indian tribes for unmet needs, including necessary expenses for activities
related to disaster relief, resiliency, long-term recovery, restoration of
infrastructure and housing, mitigation, and economic revitalization after
a major disaster is declared.
- H.R. 3218 – Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2021: This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act to reauthorize certain water pollution control programs.
- H.R. 5849 – Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2021: This bill redefines “navigable waters,” excluding ephemeral or intermittent streams from federal jurisdiction, and restraining the power the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers hold over American landowners.
Letters
- I led a letter to President Biden with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves opposing the proposed changes to the Trump Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. 126 Members signed on including Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Minority Whip Steve Scalise.
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Sincerely, David Rouzer
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