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To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.
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Parents should be able to use public funds — through vouchers — to send their kids to private or charter schools.
“Deborah supports public education for all, reducing class sizes, raising teacher pay, investing in early childhood education”
The government should forgive some federal student loan debt.
“Deborah supports public education for all, reducing class sizes, raising teacher pay, investing in early childhood education, alleviating student loan debt”
The U.S. should allow more legal immigration each year.
“committed to passing comprehensive immigration reform to keep families together, enhance border security, provide a fair pathway to citizenship, and meet our nation's economic needs.”
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NEWS: Reps. Ross, Morelle, Foushee Hold Shadow Hearing on NC Election Security and Interference Featuring Justice Allison Riggs
Position: Representatives Ross, Morelle, and Foushee held a shadow hearing on North Carolina election security and voting access, and they oppose federal and state efforts they describe as restricting voting, including the SAVE America Act and limits on mail voting.
Reps. Ross, Morelle, Foushee Hold Shadow Hearing on NC Election Security and Interference Featuring Justice Allison Riggs
Watch a recording of the shadow hearing HERE.
Raleigh, North Carolina – Rep. Deborah Ross (NC-02), Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, and Rep. Valerie Foushee (NC-04) hosted a shadow hearing in Raleigh focused on the challenges facing North Carolina's elections. A panel of experts, including Associate Justice Allison Riggs of the North Carolina Supreme Court, gave statements on the practical and legal challenges facing North Carolina's election system.
This shadow hearing takes place amid widespread concerns over potential federal intervention of elections and voting restrictions proposed by Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration. This includes the push for the SAVE America Act and restrictions on voting by mail.
Experts at today's shadow hearing included:
"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," said Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02). "North Carolinians should have confidence that their vote will count this November. But it is up to us to remain diligent. [...] In order for every vote to count—and to count equally—we need to ensure that North Carolinians are guaranteed fair and equal access to the ballot box."
"In this moment, there is nothing more urgent than protecting American democracy," said Ranking Member Morelle (NY-25). "The election is here and we are protecting Americans' right to the ballot box. Every time the Trump Administration has tried to interfere with the integrity of the midterm elections, they have lost.
Over the next month, we need to remain clear-eyed about the threats we continue to face. We will fight to protect American elections. Failure, quite simply, is not an option."
"Election administration on every level has always been a fiercely debated topic, but in a world where modern technology creates both opportunities and challenges, the importance of properly addressing election security and protecting the right to vote is more important now than ever," said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04). "It is clear that the Republican party in Raleigh and in Washington want to use election administration as a way to make voting difficult and strenuous on voters."
"North Carolinians knew what was at stake nationwide with this attack on our election, so together we spent more than 180 days working to defend the 68,000 voters' lawful votes put at risk. Our State Board of Elections continued to provide clear guidance in accordance with the law despite these efforts from disgruntled politicians. Elected officials spoke out against this attempted miscarriage of justice - including Congresswomen Ross and Foushee. During the 182 days we fought these attacks, I never felt despair. I felt inspired by the North Carolinians who never stopped fighting for their rights. Voters chose a path forward where power stayed in the hands of the people, not politicians. North Carolinians demanded accountability and spoke out for their right to vote. And justice did prevail," said North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Allison Riggs. "As a justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court, I swore a solemn oath to defend our state and federal constitutions. That sacred obligation requires me to uphold the rule of law—and to speak out when our most fundamental rights are threatened."
Permalink: https://ross.house.gov/2026/10/news-reps-ross-morelle-foushee-hold-shadow-hearing-on-nc-election-security-and-interference-featuring-justice-allison-riggs
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Congresswoman Ross, Senator Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors from Surprise Healthcare Bills
Position: The release supports legislation giving CMS greater flexibility to create a re-enrollment pathway in Medicare Part D so seniors who owe unexpected premiums are not permanently cut off from prescription drug coverage.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced the No Surprise Bills for Seniors Act, legislation to protect seniors from losing their Medicare prescription drug coverage because of unexpected or unknown premium increases.
Recent changes to Medicare Part D have left thousands of seniors facing unexpected premiums for prescription drug coverage they previously received at no cost. When beneficiaries do not realize they owe a premium, even one of just a few dollars, they can lose their coverage all together, forcing them to pay for their medications out of pocket or go without until the next open enrollment period.
Reporting from KFF Health News found that some beneficiaries lost coverage after owing as little as $8.10 in unpaid premiums. In Durham, a 74-year-old Medicare beneficiary lost his prescription drug coverage after his monthly premium increased from $0 to $3.60. He was ready to pay the premium as soon as he learned he owed it—but was told he could not restore his coverage.
The No Surprise Bills for Seniors Act would give the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) greater flexibility to create a pathway for individuals to re-enroll in Part D, ensuring seniors do not go without the prescription drugs that Medicare entitles them to.
This legislation is endorsed by the Medicare Rights Center.
"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," said Congresswoman Ross. "If a senior is able and willing to pay what they owe, they should not be forced to go months without life-saving medication because of bureaucratic changes within the Medicare system. I'm proud to introduce this legislation with Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester to give Medicare the flexibility it needs to make sure a surprise bill does not result in the loss of health care for our seniors."
"Missing a payment on a surprise monthly premium increase—which can be as little as one dollar—shouldn't cost someone their access to medication. Yet for the thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, it's a risk they have to take to afford their health care," said Senator Blunt Rochester. "I'm proud to introduce the No Surprise Bills for Seniors Act with Congresswoman Ross to bring clarity to our complex healthcare system and help seniors and individuals with disabilities maintain access to their medications."
Full bill text can be found here.
Permalink: https://ross.house.gov/2026/9/congresswoman-ross-senator-blunt-rochester-introduce-legislation-to-protect-seniors-from-surprise-healthcare-bills
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Ross + Foushee Introduce Bill Advancing Science to Reduce Warming from Tropospheric Ozone, a Potent Air Pollutant and Greenhouse Gas
Position: Introduces legislation to fund a three-year, $10 million-per-year scientific research program on the warming effects of tropospheric ozone and directs EPA to publish a report assessing mitigation costs and benefits and policy recommendations.
Washington, D.C.–Today, Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026 to fund multi-year scientific research on the warming effects of tropospheric ozone. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced companion legislation in the Senate earlier this year.
Unlike the ozone layer that protects the Earth from UV radiation, tropospheric ozone is a major air pollutant and potent greenhouse gas found near the surface of the Earth. It causes an estimated 500,000 premature deaths and up to 26 percent losses in crop yields globally each year. Tropospheric ozone is also the third-largest driver of climate change after carbon dioxide and methane.
Because tropospheric ozone lasts only weeks in the atmosphere, cutting tropospheric ozone could significantly reduce temperatures in the near term, alleviating the severity of climate change effects and reducing the risk of crossing climate tipping points.
The bill would fund a three-year, $10M per year scientific research program on the warming effects of tropospheric ozone. It would also direct EPA to publish a summary report identifying key findings, assessing the costs and benefits of mitigating tropospheric ozone precursors, and providing policy recommendations and future research needs.
The legislation is endorsed by the Clean Air Task Force and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
"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," said Congresswoman Deborah Ross. "This bill will empower our scientific community to find solutions to reduce tropospheric ozone's harmful effects and its contributions to global warming. We need research and information in order to act against super pollutants like tropospheric ozone so we can confront the growing climate crisis."
"In the wake of continued cuts to climate research funding by the Trump administration, it is now more important than ever to support the efforts at scientific research institutions and universities to better understand the ozone so that municipalities, farmers, and legislatures alike can be better prepared for future events caused by climate change," said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04). "I'm proud to co-lead the Tropospheric Ozone Research Act with Congresswoman Ross to improve scientific understanding of the tropospheric ozone's warming impacts and inform future strategies to reduce global temperatures."
"The Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026 and its House companion bill would advance our understanding of ground-level ozone as a climate super pollutant, said Dr. Richie Kaur, Senior Superpollutant Reduction Advocate at NRDC. "Tropospheric ozone is an air pollutant and a fast-acting driver of warming that damages human health, food systems, and ecosystems, with disproportionate impacts on vulnerable communities. At the same time, it represents a great opportunity for near-term progress—where stronger science can inform practical policies that deliver rapid public health, ecosystem, and climate benefits. As the world overshoots 1.5 degrees of warming above pre-industrial levels, we need to examine every tool in the climate toolkit to bend the warming curve."
"Tropospheric ozone pollution has been neglected by policymakers despite its contribution to roughly half a million premature deaths a year, billions of dollars in economic damages, and about a quarter degree of present-day warming," said Darin Schroeder, Methane Legal and Regulatory Director at Clean Air Task Force. "The research funded by this bill and its companion in the Senate would create the knowledge base to change that inaction. This scientific investment would improve our understanding of how tropospheric ozone moves through and affects our atmosphere, providing a firm foundation for the US to better develop and target the solutions to drive this harmful pollutant down."
Permalink: https://ross.house.gov/2026/9/ross-foushee-introduce-bill-advancing-science-to-reduce-warming-from-tropospheric-ozone-a-potent-air-pollutant-and-greenhouse-gas
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Congresswomen Ross, Pressley, Leger Fernández Introduce Legislation to Establish Financial Relief Fund for Epstein Survivors & Survivors of Sexual Violence
Position: Introduces the Survivors' Rights Restitution Act, which would create a judicial-branch restitution fund for survivors of sexual violence whose Crime Victims' Rights Act protections were violated by the federal government, including survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The release argues the federal government has failed these survivors and that they should receive financial relief.
Legislation Addresses Financial Burden for Survivors Whose Rights Were Violated by Federal Government
Washington, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC), alongside Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) introduced the Survivors' Rights Restitution Act, first-of-its-kind legislation that would create a restitution fund in the judicial branch for survivors of sexual violence whose rights were violated by the federal government, including survivors of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
The Survivors' Rights Restitution Act would make a historic investment to support survivors of sexual violence and hold the federal government accountable when it fails to protect survivors' rights under the Crime Victims' Rights Act. Research estimates that rape suvivors face $122,461 in lifetime costs, including medical expenses, lost work productivity, and legal fees. This legislation would help ease some of the financial and personal burden survivors can carry for years, from medical bills and lost income to housing instability and enduring trauma.
"Far too often, we have seen our government fail survivors of sexual violence who have risked everything to come forward," said Congresswoman Deborah Ross. "Trauma is often just one part of the burden survivors carry, and it is often compounded by lost income, housing insecurity, and economic hardship. We have seen this play out in the administration's treatment of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's abuse, who have been dismissed and demonized. Now more than ever, we must ensure all survivors receive the justice they deserve. I am proud to introduce this bill to establish a first-of-its-kind economic relief fund for survivors of sexual violence."
"The financial, physical, and emotional trauma that survivors of sexual violence carry is a lifetime sentence," said Congresswoman Pressley. "By no choice of their own, survivors can incur debilitating costs due to medical needs, lost income, housing instability, and mental health support. Far too often, the federal government has been complicit and failed to meet its moral and legal obligation to fight for accountability and relieve this economic burden—our bill would change that by holding our government, abusers, and their co-conspirators to account and helping our survivors get on a pathway to healing. The ignored burden that survivors carry is a stain in our legal system and must be addressed immediately."
"Survivors should never have to pay the price when our government fails to protect them," said Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández. "For too long, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's horrific abuse were denied justice while powerful people were protected. That failure has real costs: lost wages, medical bills, housing instability, and trauma that can last a lifetime. We cannot undo the harm, but we can make sure survivors are not left to carry the burden alone. The Survivors' Rights Restitution Act gives survivors that path to restitution."
To support survivors of sexual violence and empower survivors who choose to come forward, the Survivors' Rights Restitution Act would:
The bill is cosponsored by: Reps. Yassamin Ansari, Becca Balint, Joyce Beatty, Wesley Bell, Brendan Boyle, Salud Carbajal, André Carson, Yvette Clarke, Lou Correa, Jim Costa, Madeleine Dean, Maxine Dexter, Debbie Dingell, Maxwell Frost, Robert Garcia, Jesús "Chuy" Garcia, Sylvia Garcia, Adelita Grijalva, Hank Johnson, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Summer Lee, Stephen Lynch, Sarah McBride, Jennifer McClellan, LaMonica McIver, Christian Menefee, Kweisi Mfume, Gwen Moore, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Chellie Pingree, Mike Quigley, Delia Ramirez, Emily Randall, Andrea Salinas, Lateefah Simon, Melanie Stansbury, Shri Thanedar, Rashida Tlaib, Paul Tonko, James Walkinshaw, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Frederica Wilson.
This bill is endorsed by: Democratic Women's Caucus; World Without Exploitation; me too. International; Women's HQ; UltraViolet Action; National Alliance to End Sexual Violence; Safe Exit Initiative; RIA, Inc.; National Alliance to End Sexual Violence; Sexual Violence Prevention Association (SVPA); My Life My Choice; National Network to End Domestic Violence; National Women's Law Center Action Fund; Boston Area Rape Crisis Center; Survivor Justice Network; Equal Rights Advocates; Sexual Violence Prevention Association (SVPA); Victim Rights Law Center; Them Apples Music; Justice for Migrant Women; Esperanza United; National Women's Political Caucus; Feminist Majority; Legal Momentum, the Women's Legal Defense & Education Fund; South Asian SOAR.
"Sex trafficking survivors are often asked to take enormous risks to report their abuse and cooperate with the justice system, only to find that the same institutions demanding their trust can fail to protect their rights," said Becca Zipkin, Vice President of Policy and Programs, World Without Exploitation. "Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein experienced that failure in one of the most public cases imaginable, but they are far from alone. At World Without Exploitation, we work alongside survivors who know that justice must include changing the systems that allow exploitation to flourish and holding institutions accountable when they fail the people they are supposed to protect. The Survivors' Rights Restitution Act is an important step toward that goal by giving survivors a meaningful path to redress when the federal government violates their rights. It also recognizes something survivors have long told us — economic justice is survivor justice."
"As a survivor who has worked alongside thousands of survivors I'm clear that the full story of what it actually takes to survive is not often told. Alongside the mental, physical and emotional toll of the violence that we endured is the financial burden of untangling the web that the trauma creates to try and find our way back to ourselves - there is an actual cost to that work and it's rare that we have support footing that bill. This country and our government has to ask itself what does it owe survivors? Rep. Pressley is doing her part to begin answering that question," said Tarana Burke, Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer, Me Too
"Survivors have been paying the price for their assault for far too long," said Liz Speakman, Executive Director, Boston Area Rape Crisis Center. "We know that money is not what heals trauma but it goes a long way to providing the space, time and resources to make the path a little easier."
"Survivors should not have to spend decades paying for crimes committed against us. When institutions fail us, that failure becomes generational trauma. We deserve privacy, dignity, and restitution—not someday, but now. Congresswoman Pressley's bill gives survivors a path forward," said Dani Bensky, survivor and advocate.
"As a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, I am heartened by the introduction of the Survivors' Rights Restitution Act of 2026. This vital legislation not only acknowledges our trauma but also provides a pathway to justice with meaningful compensation. It's time for Congress to act swiftly, reinforcing that survivors deserve to be heard, believed, and supported in our healing journey," said Lara Blume McGee, Survivor and CEO of Team Up World.
Permalink: https://ross.house.gov/2026/9/congresswomen-ross-pressley-leger-fern-ndez-introduce-legislation-to-establish-financial-relief-fund-for-epstein-survivors-survivors-of-sexual-violence
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Congresswoman Ross Calls Out Trump Administration’s Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts
Position: The release criticizes the Trump administration's use of Treasury Judgment Fund payments of nearly $4 billion to cancel offshore wind leases and calls for transparency and accountability regarding those buyouts.
Watch a recording of the press conference HERE.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Ross joined fellow members of Congress, labor leaders, and environmental advocates in front of the Capitol to call out the Trump administration's continued attacks on offshore wind and demand accountability for billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded buyouts.
Representatives Ross, (NC-02) Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Senator Ed Markey (MA) spoke alongside Kendall Martin, General Vice President of Ironworkers International, and Bob Keefe, Executive Director of E2 | Economy+Environment, to highlight the lack of transparency around the administration's corrupt, taxpayer-funded offshore wind buyout deals.
Since March, the Department of the Interior has canceled 12 offshore wind leases, including two in North Carolina. In doing so, the Trump administration has made unprecedented use of the Treasury Department's Judgment Fund to pay developers nearly $4 billion in taxpayer funds to walk away from their offshore wind leases. These cancellations jeopardize clean energy projects that would have delivered affordable, reliable energy to millions of Americans–including over 300,000 North Carolina homes–and created thousands of good-paying jobs.
"My home state of North Carolina has been a long time leader in clean energy, including offshore wind," said Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02). "The canceled projects would have created thousands of good-paying jobs and powered over 300,000 homes. This is happening when we are already experiencing record-high electricity prices across our state. [...] President Trump and the Department of Energy put their political agenda ahead of North Carolina's economic and energy needs. Families cannot afford to pay the price for that."
"What is so outrageous about these buyouts that are now totaling almost $4 billion of taxpayer money that's just been lit on fire is that we're going through a time when families are struggling," said Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02). "We've got this industry ready to make major investments in coastal communities that will not only create jobs but will provide cheap and reliable clean power that will bring electric rates down. This is exactly what we need at this time."
"The Trump administration is spending nearly $4 billion in taxpayer funds to cancel 12 offshore wind leases at the same time when Americans' utility bills are rising. Their priorities are completely out of whack," said Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01). "As Ranking Member of the Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, I take Congress's power of the purse seriously. Taxpayers deserve to know who authorized these buyouts, how they were valued, and why the Judgment Fund was used. We need transparency, accountability, and more affordable, reliable domestic energy—not dirty deals that force taxpayers to pay for less of it."
"The administration spent nearly $4 billion in taxpayer funds to illegally cancel promising offshore wind project leases across the country, including 2 of 3 in my district off of Morro Bay," said Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24). "As families face higher energy costs because of the president's disastrous war in Iran, these cancellations will just inflict more damage to our economy and family budgets—not to mention the big waste of taxpayer funds. I won't let this extreme federal overreach go unchallenged, and I will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with all of my colleagues here and our communities affected by these cancelled leases to say yes to wind, no to dirty deals."
"What is happening here? It's just corruption on stilts. We need more affordable, made-in-America, union, ready-to-go power than ever before – and we need it to be clean, because climate change is getting worse and costing us millions and billions more every single year," said Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts. "This is Economics 101. We've got a major supply and demand problem: Trump is killing our electricity supply at his donors' demand. Instead of solving the energy affordability crisis he has created, Trump is blocking offshore wind from the grid. He's taking union workers out of work by the tens of thousands. And to add insult to injury, he's spending your money to do it."
"Offshore wind is here, and it's working. It's saving ratepayers money, breaking our dependence on volatile foreign fuel markets, creating cleaner air, and putting thousands of American union members to work," said Kendall Martin, General Vice President of Ironworkers International. "It is common sense to keep building this necessary infrastructure at a time of increasing energy demand. Union workers in offshore wind are just trying to do our jobs, pay our bills, and build something that leaves the planet a little better for our kids and grandkids. I ask the Trump administration to stop these senseless attacks on American energy and let us get to work."
"It makes no sense to waste billions in taxpayer dollars paying companies not to build new energy sources – especially at a time when electricity demand and prices are soaring," said Bob Keefe, Executive Director of E2 | Economy+Environment. "And we're not just losing new made-in-America energy here. We're losing new jobs, new investments, new tax revenues and new opportunities in coastal communities that could use a break."
"While families face skyrocketing bills and worry about blackouts or power outages, offshore wind provides a cheaper, more reliable, and cleaner energy future for all of us," said Sierra Club Chief Program Officer Holly Bender. "Offshore wind is here and ready to be deployed in the United States, but Donald Trump is hell-bent on creating obstacles that tip the scales in favor of fossil fuels. It is completely unacceptable that $4 billion of our taxpayer dollars have been wasted on paying off energy companies to cancel renewable energy projects and double down on fossil fuels. We are grateful for the support of our partners in Congress and together we will continue to fight for a healthier, more affordable, and cleaner future."
"As if energy costs were not high enough, the Trump administration has spent almost four billion taxpayer dollars to keep our energy costs high by blocking affordable clean offshore wind energy," said David Shadburn, Legislative Director at the League of Conservation Voters. "Trump is instead directing our tax dollars to new LNG export projects, shipping gas overseas and actually driving prices back home even higher, all while enriching Trump's fossil fuel donors. We stand with clean energy leaders in Congress who are fighting to hold this administration to account and lower costs for working families."
Permalink: https://ross.house.gov/2026/9/congresswoman-ross-calls-out-trump-administration-s-corrupt-offshore-wind-buyouts
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Rep. Ross’ Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House Unanimously
Position: The release supports the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which would list xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting its legal veterinary, farm, and ranch use, and urges Senate passage.
Washington, D.C. – The bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, introduced by Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), August Pfluger (TX-11), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives. This bill would list xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug's legal use by veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration.
The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act previously passed the House in the 118th Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) reintroduced companion legislation in the Senate, which advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this year.
Xylazine, also known as "tranq," is an easily accessible veterinary tranquilizer that is being used as a low-cost cutting agent for fentanyl. The legislation would give law enforcement the tools they need to go after traffickers while protecting access for veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers who use xylazine to treat large animals. The bill is endorsed by 41 state attorneys general, major law enforcement organizations, and veterinary organizations.
"Fentanyl overdoses continue to take far too many lives, in no small part due to the widespread availability of deadly substances like xylazine," said Rep. Ross. "This bipartisan bill will save lives by restricting access to this dangerous substance and giving law enforcement the tools they need to crack down on traffickers, while protecting legitimate uses of xylazine by veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers. I am grateful for the House of Representatives' bipartisan commitment to passing this legislation, and I will continue working with my colleagues to get this bill signed into law."
"Illicit xylazine is worsening the deadly fentanyl crisis and tearing through communities across our country," said Rep. Panetta. "Addressing the illicit spread of xylazine has been a priority under both the Biden and Trump Administrations, and this unanimous House passage demonstrates the broad, bipartisan consensus behind taking action against this dangerous drug. The bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act would help us fight back by giving law enforcement the tools needed to crack down on traffickers while ensuring that veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers can continue to use the drug safely and responsibly. I urge the Senate to swiftly pass this bill before the end of this Congress so we can get it signed into law and save lives."
"I'm proud to see the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act pass the U.S. House. Xylazine was never meant for human use, and traffickers are increasingly turning to inexpensive products to make street drugs more potent and deadly. This bill takes a direct aim at traffickers and protects the legal use of xylazine by veterinarians and ranchers. I urge the Senate to swiftly pass this bill to keep dangerous drugs off American streets," said Rep. Pfluger.
"Illicit xylazine is making an already deadly drug crisis even more dangerous, and we must give law enforcement the tools necessary to stay ahead of the criminals who are poisoning our communities. I am proud to have helped lead this bipartisan effort and pleased that the House has taken decisive action to crack down on the illegal trafficking and misuse of xylazine while protecting its legitimate veterinary use. This is an important step toward saving lives, strengthening public safety, and holding those who profit from this deadly trade accountable. I urge the Senate to act quickly so we can get this commonsense legislation signed into law," said Rep. Bilirakis.
"We must take action to crack down on dealers who are cutting deadly drugs with the legal animal tranquilizer xylazine, which increases life-threatening impacts. Our bipartisan legislation that has passed the House would track the manufacture of xylazine and ensure law enforcement has the resources needed to crack down on illegal drug traffickers," said Rep. Pappas. "I urge the Senate to swiftly pass this legislation, and I'll continue pushing forward comprehensive solutions that will combat our ongoing addiction epidemic."
"Xylazine is a powerful animal sedative that has found its way into the illicit drug supply, making fentanyl and other deadly drugs even more dangerous while padding the pockets of drug traffickers and criminal cartels," said Rep. Fitzgerald. "The House took an important step today by passing the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. This legislation gives law enforcement stronger tools to crack down on the illicit distribution of xylazine, while protecting its legitimate use by veterinarians. Now it's time for the Senate to act and send this bill to the President's desk."
"Thousands of Americans have died from overdoses of fentanyl laced with xylazine, but law enforcement still doesn't have the tools it needs to properly combat this crisis. Now is the time for us to address this emergency while ensuring xylazine can still be used for veterinary medicine," said Sen. Cortez Masto. "I applaud the House of Representatives for passing this life-saving bill, and I urge my Senate colleagues to get this legislation to the President's desk."
"I applaud the House for taking decisive action to crack down on xylazine traffickers, equip law enforcement with new tools to combat its spread and protect the drug's legitimate use by veterinarians, ranchers and cattlemen. Congress has an obligation to protect Americans from the scourge of illicit xylazine and should continue to work in a bipartisan and bicameral fashion to get this lifesaving legislation signed into law," said Sen. Grassley.
The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act would:
Permalink: https://ross.house.gov/2026/9/rep-ross-combating-illicit-xylazine-act-passes-house-unanimously
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Reps. Ross, Bera Introduce the SERVICE for America Act to Provide Pathway to Permanent Residency for Dreamers + Documented Dreamers in Public Service
Position: The release supports creating a pathway to lawful permanent residency for Dreamers and Documented Dreamers who work in public service, including healthcare, education, public safety, military service, and nonprofit roles, and expanding AmeriCorps service opportunities for eligible young immigrants.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — 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.
For many Dreamers and Documented Dreamers, the United States is the only home they have ever known. They went to school here, built careers here, and contribute to our communities, but despite putting down roots, they continue to face uncertainty about whether they will be able to remain in the country they call home.
The SERVICE for America Act would give eligible Dreamers and Documented Dreamers who work in public service a pathway to lawful permanent residency. Qualifying public service includes careers in healthcare, education, public safety, military service, social work, early childhood education, government, and nonprofits. It would also expand opportunities for eligible young immigrants to serve through AmeriCorps.
"Those who dedicate themselves to serving our communities and the country they call home deserve the opportunity to build their futures here," said Representative Ross. "Our country needs more social workers, teachers, servicemembers, and caretakers. Dreamers and Documented Dreamers are stepping up to fill these roles. It's past time to fix our broken immigration system and give these young people a pathway to lawful permanent residency. I'm proud to introduce legislation to ensure Dreamers and Documented Dreamers can remain in this country and continue using their talents to make our communities stronger."
"Dreamers and Documented Dreamers are already giving back to our country as teachers, healthcare workers, servicemembers, and public servants," said Representative Bera. "They are stepping up, serving their communities, and doing their part to make our country stronger. The SERVICE for America Act creates an earned pathway to permanent residency and gives these young people the certainty and peace of mind they deserve as they continue to build their futures in America."
"We appreciate the introduction of the Service for America Act, which will allow many long term immigrants who grew up here and are fully contributing to our country, to receive a sense of permanency. Many children of long term visa holders who grew up here lawfully, but age out of their pending green card applications due to backlogs, would be afforded a pathway to stay and contribute in the only country they've called home," said Dip Patel, Founder of Improve The Dream.
The full text of the SERVICE for America Act can be found HERE.
Permalink: https://ross.house.gov/2026/9/reps-ross-bera-introduce-the-service-for-america-act-to-provide-pathway-to-permanent-residency-for-dreamers-documented-dreamers-in-public-service
1221 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3032
Fax: (202) 225-0181
300 Fayetteville Street
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Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 334-0840
Fax: (919) 828-1179
Congresswoman Ross Statement on Voting to Censure Chuck Edwards
Position: The release states support for censuring Representative Chuck Edwards over a House Ethics Committee report documenting unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward female staff, and calls for condemnation of such behavior in Congress and in any workplace.
Washington, D.C. — 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. The vote follows a comprehensive report released by the House Ethics Committee detailing a pattern of unprofessional and inappropriate conduct by Congressman Edwards toward his female staff members.
"After a thorough, bipartisan investigation, it is clear that Chuck Edwards repeatedly displayed unprofessional behavior toward women on his staff," said Congresswoman Ross. "The Ethics Committee's report documents a troubling pattern of harassment, abuse of power, and an unwillingness to take responsibility for harm his actions caused to the staff who work hard for him every single day. I voted to censure Mr. Edwards based on these accounts. We must condemn Chuck Edwards' behavior - in Congress and in any workplace. His conduct is a disservice to his constituents, and North Carolina deserves better."
Permalink: https://ross.house.gov/2026/9/congresswoman-ross-statement-on-voting-to-censure-chuck-edwards
1221 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3032
Fax: (202) 225-0181
300 Fayetteville Street
P.O. Box 1548
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 334-0840
Fax: (919) 828-1179
Congresswoman Ross Secures New US Patent Office at NC State Centennial Campus
Position: Announces that the USPTO will open a Community Engagement Office at NC State's Centennial Campus and states support for locating a USPTO office in the Research Triangle to serve its research and startup ecosystem.
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. Congresswoman Ross called for a USPTO office in the Research Triangle given its institutions that produce world-class research, educate new leaders, and cultivate a steady stream of startups across a wide range of fields.
"NC State and the Research Triangle continue to lead our nation's innovation ecosystem," said Congresswoman Ross. "Every day researchers, entrepreneurs, and institutions are pushing the bounds of science, biotechnology, medicine, advanced manufacturing, and so much more. It is only fitting that USPTO is establishing one of four Community Outreach Offices here in North Carolina. I advocated for this new office because I know our region will continue driving our state and country to new heights. I look forward to seeing the innovations and discoveries that will come from this crucial investment in the Research Triangle."
Congresswoman Ross' legislation, the Unleashing American Innovators Act, was signed into law by President Biden in 2022. This law requires that USPTO establish at least four Community Outreach Offices throughout the country by the end of 2027, expanding access to the resources and expertise of the nation's patent system.
In March, Congresswoman Ross and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) wrote to USPTO arguing that the Research Triangle is an ideal location for a new Community Engagement Office.
Permalink: https://ross.house.gov/2026/8/congresswoman-ross-secures-new-us-patent-office-at-nc-state-centennial-campus
1221 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3032
Fax: (202) 225-0181
300 Fayetteville Street
P.O. Box 1548
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 334-0840
Fax: (919) 828-1179
Ross Calls on DHS, ICE to Abandon Plans for Eastern NC Immigration Detention
Position: Congresswoman Ross urges DHS and ICE to abandon plans to open an immigration detention facility in Hertford County, North Carolina, citing the facility's history of poor conditions, the burden on local communities, and concerns about detainee mistreatment.
Raleigh, N.C. – 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. In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Congresswoman Ross urged the agencies to abandon the proposal, citing the facility's troubling history, the burden it would place on local communities, and the administration's documented record of mistreating detainees.
The proposed detention center would be located at the former Rivers Correctional Institution in Winton, a privately operated prison previously managed by The GEO Group. During its years of operation, the facility faced repeated complaints regarding inadequate staffing, poor medical care, unsafe conditions, and other serious deficiencies.
Congresswoman Ross warned that reopening the facility comes amid a pattern of troubling conduct by federal immigration authorities:
"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," she wrote.
In the letter Congresswoman Ross also emphasized that reopening the facility would place additional strain on local law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire departments, health care providers, utilities, and other public services in the surrounding communities, forcing local taxpayers to shoulder the costs created by the Trump administration's decision.
Full text of the letter is available here.
Permalink: https://ross.house.gov/2026/8/ross-calls-on-dhs-ice-to-abandon-plans-for-eastern-nc-immigration-detention
1221 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3032
Fax: (202) 225-0181
300 Fayetteville Street
P.O. Box 1548
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 334-0840
Fax: (919) 828-1179
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
3.AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEAgriculture2 contributionsAgricultural processing PAC for American Crystal Sugar — backs candidates supporting farm subsidies, sugar price supports, and agricultural trade policies.AI$10,000
4.APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARAPAC)2 contributions$10,000
5.INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEELabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Backs candidates supporting prevailing-wage standards, infrastructure investment, apprenticeship programs, and union organizing rights.AI$10,000
6.AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PACLabor4 contributionsTrade-union PAC for commercial airline pilots — backs candidates supporting pilot workplace protections, collective bargaining rights, and aviation safety standards.AI$10,000
7.AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E4 contributions$10,000
8.HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE3 contributions$9,000
9.AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE5 contributions$8,500
10.AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE4 contributions$8,500
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.METLIFE INC$39,700
2.AFFORDABLE COMMUNITIES GROUP LLC$14,000
3.PLAZA ASSOCIATES INC.$9,000
4.DIRECT CREATIVITY LLC$7,500
5.DEBNAM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC$7,000
6.STATE FEDERAL STRATEGIES$7,000
7.USEFUL SENSORS INC$7,000
8.NAI TRIPROPERTIES$7,000
9.ALSOP LOUIE PARTNERS$7,000
10.GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION$7,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
