Statements and posts
10 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Held shadow hearing on North Carolina election security and potential federal interference.
“While the state legislature tries to rig the rules, this administration is trying to sow chaos and undermine confidence in our elections. And with just over a month until election day, the president is still looking for new ways to disrupt Americans' ability to cast their ballots.”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Introduced bill to protect seniors from losing Medicare prescription drug coverage due to surprise premium increases.
“No senior should lose access to the medications they depend on because their premium increased –often by only a few dollars– without them realizing it.”
HealthAI-read
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Introduced bill to fund research on tropospheric ozone's warming effects.
“For years, we have known that tropospheric ozone pollution is costing lives and driving climate change, but there is still so much we need to understand to effectively address it.”
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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Introduced bill creating restitution fund for survivors of sexual violence whose rights were violated by federal government.
“Far too often, we have seen our government fail survivors of sexual violence who have risked everything to come forward.”
Campus Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor SupportAI-read
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Congresswoman Ross Calls Out Trump Administration’s Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts
Criticized Trump administration's $4 billion offshore wind lease buyouts using taxpayer funds.
“My home state of North Carolina has been a long time leader in clean energy, including offshore wind.”
EnergyAI-read
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Rep. Ross’ Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House Unanimously
House unanimously passed bipartisan bill to classify xylazine as Schedule III controlled substance.
“Fentanyl overdoses continue to take far too many lives, in no small part due to the widespread availability of deadly substances like xylazine.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Last week, U.S. Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the SERVICE for America Act, which creates a pathway to lawful permanent residency for Dreamers and Documented Dreamers who work in public service.
“Those who dedicate themselves to serving our communities and the country they call home deserve the opportunity to build their futures here.”
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Congresswoman Ross Statement on Voting to Censure Chuck Edwards
Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), member of the House Ethics Committee, voted to censure Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“After a thorough, bipartisan investigation, it is clear that Chuck Edwards repeatedly displayed unprofessional behavior toward women on his staff.”
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Congresswoman Ross Secures New US Patent Office at NC State Centennial Campus
Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will open a new Community Engagement Office at North Carolina State University’s (NC State) Centennial Campus.
“NC State and the Research Triangle continue to lead our nation’s innovation ecosystem.”
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Ross Calls on DHS, ICE to Abandon Plans for Eastern NC Immigration Detention
Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) demanded that the Trump administration abandon its reported plans to open an immigration detention facility in Hertford County, North Carolina by the end of the year.
“Reopening the facility under The GEO Group’s ownership as an ICE detention center raises legitimate concerns that the same poor conditions could persist. I am especially concerned given your agencies’ recent practices of detaining and mistreating legal residents and even U.S. citizens.”