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U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 7th District

David Rouzer

Republican 6th term Up 2026
100LoyaltyMed 98
99AttendMed 98
12BipartMed 12
2BreaksMed 8

Position · +0.57

LEFTD · R RANGESRIGHT
In office
House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House
Breaks on
  • Agriculture and Food 13%
  • Economics and Public Finance 2%
Committees
  • Agriculture
  • Science, Space, and Technology
  • Transportation and Infrastructure
Bills on
  • Emergency Management
  • Transportation and Public Works
  • Environmental Protection
Age
54

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

Also running

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Bottom line

Chair of the Highways and Transit subcommittee (Transportation and Infrastructure).

Where Rouzer has influence

Roles

Talks most about

Stories in Rouzer’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Rouzer breaks with Republicans

Method

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Rouzer voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

  1. Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
  2. Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 50 party 7%

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Rouzer broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

DateMeasureTitleVote Party split (yea)Result
Sep 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… Yea Passed
214–208
Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act Yea Passed
217–207
Sep 15, 2026 H.J.Res. 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels… Yea Passed
216–211
Sep 15, 2026 H.Res. 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the… Yea Passed
214–211
Sep 15, 2026 H.Res. 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the… Yea Passed
214–208
Sep 2, 2026 H.J.Res. 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and… Yea Failed
212–206
Sep 1, 2026 H.R. 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026On Motion to Recommit · This bill extends the deadline from 2028 to 2035 for the National Marine Fisheries Service to issue new regulations that protect the… Nay Failed
202–212
Apr 30, 2026 H.R. 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party Nay Failed
186–238

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Rouzer is saying

  • Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

    Rouzer Welcomes Dr. Ibadoghlu’s Transfer to Germany for Urge...

    Welcomed transfer of Dr. Ibadoghlu to Germany for medical treatment.

    “Dr. Ibadoghlu is now safely in Germany and able to receive the medical care he urgently needs and has long been seeking.”

    International AffairsAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

    Rouzer Celebrates Investment in ILM Aircraft Apron Expansion...

    Announced $3 million FAA grant for aircraft apron expansion at Wilmington International Airport.

    “Southeastern North Carolina relies on Wilmington International Airport to connect our community and support our growing economy.”

    Transportation InfrastructureAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

    House Passes Water Resources Development Act with NC-07 Prio...

    House passed Water Resources Development Act including North Carolina beach renourishment and flood reduction projects.

    “WRDA 2026 delivers for Southeast North Carolina, moving critical federal water infrastructure projects forward more efficiently and helping meet the needs of communities across our region.”

    Water InfrastructureAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 2, 2026

    Rouzer Announces $25.1 Million HUD Grant for Fayetteville’s ...

    Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced today the City of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority (FMHA) have been awarded a $25,115,578 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)…

    “This is a major investment in the future of Fayetteville and, most importantly, in the families who call Murchison home.”
  • Statement · Press release · Aug 17, 2026

    Rouzer Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge for NC-07 ...

    Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) is excited to announce the 2026 Congressional App Challenge is now open for submissions.

    “The Congressional App Challenge gives students a chance to turn big ideas into something tangible.”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Rouzer voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured
1.19· expected 1.41

Meets expectations

Rank 127 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead

How far Rouzer’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

  1. Introduced 25
  2. Action in committee 15
  3. Action beyond committee 3
  4. Passed chamber 2
  5. Became law 0

25 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 24 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

How Rouzer’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Rouzer.

99/ 100

Chamber median 98 · 10 missed of 674

Voted on 664 of 674 roll calls; missed 10. Higher than 61% of House members.

15% 100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured
100/ 100

House R median 98 · Rank 12 of 219

Sided with the Republican majority on 467 votes that split the parties. Higher than 88% of House members.

45% 100%
12/ 100

Chamber median 12 · +0

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Higher than 58% of House members.

0% 70%
+0.57

Republican middle 80%: 0.32 to 0.71

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

Liberal Conservative

Bills, 119th Congress

All 30 sponsored bills

Sponsored 30 (House median 25) · cosponsored 246 (median 289), 84 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Emergency Management, Transportation and Public Works, Environmental Protection.

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged
IssueVotesYea share
Congress157 89%
Economics and Public Finance70 66%
Armed Forces & National Security61 75%
Energy37 76%
Crime and Law Enforcement33 85%
Environmental Protection31 74%
Government Operations and Politics28 86%
Commerce27 93%
Public Lands and Natural Resources27 85%
International Affairs26 50%
Show all 32 issues
IssueVotesYea share
Finance and Financial Sector25 80%
Immigration17 76%
Education16 63%
Agriculture and Food14 64%
Science, Technology, Communications12 100%
Labor and Employment11 45%
Health8 63%
Transportation and Public Works8 88%
Emergency Management7 100%
Law7 71%
Taxation7 100%
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues5 80%
Native Americans5 80%
Animals4 75%
Families4 50%
Procedural4 25%
Foreign Trade and International Finance3 100%
Housing and Community Development3 100%
Arts, Culture, Religion2 50%
Social Welfare2 100%
Water Resources Development2 50%
Government operations & elections1 100%

How often Rouzer voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.

Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

  1. RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
  2. RRudy Yakym IIIIN-299%agreement
  3. RMatt Van EppsTN-799%agreement

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Rouzer’s campaign raised $2.0M: $781K (39%) from individuals and $1.2M (61%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.3M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Rouzer

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 333.

  1. Altria Group Corporate PAC
  2. American Cotton Shippers Assn Trade association PAC
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Rouzer’s own leadership PAC: Old North Leadership PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.

Record over time

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, NC-7Republican2015–present

Seat

District
7
Current term
2025–2027
Age
54

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-2731
2333 Rayburn House Office Building
District offices
Bolivia, Fayetteville, Wilmington
Facebook
RepRouzer

Elsewhere

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