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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) led Guilford County’s three members of Congress in introducing a resolution honoring the 245th Anniversary of the 1781 Battle of Guilford Courthouse. The resolution encourages all Americans to celebrate America 250 by visiting the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Guilford County.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since introducing the PRESS Act, H.R. 7184, on January 21, Congressman Addison McDowell has continued to build strong momentum in the House of Representatives and among leading law enforcement organizations. The bipartisan bill now has 22 cosponsors and endorsements from the National Fraternal Order of Police, the North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police, and FDD Action.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced the Marine Transportation System Cybersecurity Budget and Evaluation Report (MTS CYBER) Act of 2026. This legislation would support the Coast Guard by requiring the Government Accountability Office to assess whether the Coast Guard has the resources, workforce, and tools necessary to meet its cyber mission.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Addison McDowell announced an additional $5,000,000 in federal funding for two new community projects in Lexington and Kannapolis. This announcement builds on recent wins for North Carolina’s Sixth District, bringing the total amount of community project funding Rep. McDowell has secured for the Sixth District to $12,937,032.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) announced $4,937,032 will be invested in community projects across North Carolina’s Sixth District, building on the $3 million investment secured earlier through H.R. 5371. The nearly $5 million was included in H.R.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Addison McDowell released the following statement regarding the events that took place Saturday, January 24, in Minneapolis, MN:
“What happened on Saturday in Minneapolis was an avoidable tragedy.
ICE and Border Patrol have critical and dangerous jobs. Their jobs are made more dangerous by the actions and rhetoric of Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
McDowell Introduces PRESS Act to Crack Down on Fentanyl Pill Press Machines Loopholes
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced the Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances (PRESS) Act, legislation to stop foreign drug traffickers from importing pill press machines used to develop the illegal fentanyl pills that have devastated American communities for generations.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced the Protecting Children from Foreign Mutilation Act, legislation endorsed by the American Principles Project and designed to close a dangerous loophole that allows foreign doctors and clinics to perform irreversible gender transition procedures on American children overseas and then freely enter the United States without repercussions.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) led a bipartisan effort with Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) to help young children who stutter receive early intervention. The Kidd’s Stuttering Act will add mandatory stuttering screenings for children ages two to six and guarantee Medicaid and CHIP coverage for speech-therapy services.