U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 2nd District
Deborah K. Ross
Position · −0.39
- In office
- House 2021–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 36% of the House - Breaks on
- Labor and Employment 11%
- Finance and Financial Sector 8%
- Committees
- Ethics
- Science, Space, and Technology
- Judiciary
- Bills on
- Health
- Government Operations and Politics
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Age
- 63
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- IBrian McGinnis$68K
- DRobert Bennett$529
Bottom line
Where Ross has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Energy (Science, Space, and Technology)
- Ethics · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
- Science, Space, and Technology · 4th in seniority on the minority side
- Judiciary · 12th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9333 AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Ross’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Ross breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Ross voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
- Immigration 7% · 1 of 15 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where Ross has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Ross broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Ross is saying
All 10 statements and posts-
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
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Ross voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 302 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Ross’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 32
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
32 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 32 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 35 sponsored billsSponsored 35 (House median 25) · cosponsored 631 (median 289), 199 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Government Operations and Politics, Science, Technology, Communications.
- H.R. 10599 No Surprise Bills for Seniors ActHealth · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8386 RECOVER Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10525 Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10037 Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment for Veterans ActAuthorizes virtual-based opioid treatment programs for veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9971 Advancing International and Foreign Language Education ActEducation · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1410 Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship, the team's first Stanley Cup win in 20 years.Sports and Recreation · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9481 RETURN ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5528 America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025Immigration · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 30% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 36% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 42% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 55% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 27 | 78% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 64% |
| Immigration | 17 | 41% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Ross voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DEverton Blair Jr.GA-13100%agreement
- DKelly MorrisonMN-399%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Ross most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Ross’s campaign raised $1.7M: $958K (57%) from individuals and $686K (41%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.3M.
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 Ross
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 215.
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
- Applied Research Associates Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Ross this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inRoss’s own leadership PAC: Carolina Victory Fund. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Ross’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NC-2Democrat2021–present
Seat
- State
- North Carolina
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 63
Committees and roles
- Ethics
- Science, Space, and Technology
- Energy Ranking Member
- Environment
- Judiciary
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3032
1221 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Raleigh
- Website
- ross.house.gov
- RepDeborahRoss
- repdeborahross
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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