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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 6h

At 10 AM, I am hosting a shadow hearing in Raleigh examining election security w/ @RepJoeMorelle + @ValerieFoushee, featuring NC Justice Allison Riggs. We’ll hear from experts about election interference and recent efforts to restrict voting access. And, we will share information on secure voting.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 28/09/2026

We saw the tragic effects of misinformation during Hurricane Helene—people across Western NC died because of it. I met with experts working to ensure North Carolinians get the resources and information they need. We must stay vigilant and prepare for the next storm.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 24/09/2026

A non-partisan report found that the Trump admin delayed disaster-proofing efforts that could help prevent the worst effects of disasters like Helene—with no real justification. This is a slap in the face to communities in North Carolina and all over the country.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 23/09/2026

As Trump threatened annihilation of our adversaries at the U.N., I was at New York Climate Week focused on real solutions to create a healthy economy and a healthy environment. The Thriving Economy Project is how we get there.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 22/09/2026

This is not about fraud—Trump himself granted clemency to healthcare executives convicted of defrauding our system out of millions of dollars. It’s about taking coverage away from Americans who need it.

washingtonpost.com

Trump officials cut 760,000 enrollees from ACA, claiming fraud

Vice President JD Vance’s anti-fraud task force concluded that the people were wrongly signed up for the government health care program.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 20/09/2026

I'm wishing all who are observing Yom Kippur G’mar Chatimah Tovah for an easy fast and a day of meaningful reflection. May you and your family be sealed in the book of life.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 19/09/2026

Students in NC-02: have an app idea? If you are a middle or high school student in Wake County, the Congressional App Challenge is your chance put ideas in action. We can't wait to see what you create! REGISTER: bit.ly/REGISTERFORCAC

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 18/09/2026

Attorney General Todd Blanche now has the power to decide where federal prisoners serve their sentences, allowing him to reward Trump’s allies and punish his enemies. I spoke to The Marshall Project about the policy change and the corruption that comes with it.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 18/09/2026

In case you missed it, all of these war crimes were actions taken or threatened by President Trump or Secretary Pete Hegseth. We will continue to shine a light on this administration’s criminal and dangerous actions.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 11/09/2026

25 years ago today, our country experienced one of the darkest days in its history— and was forever changed. On 9/11 we mourn the lives tragically lost and recognize the bravery of first responders and ordinary Americans. We stand today with those grieving loved ones and promise to never forget.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 10/09/2026

Nearly a decade after toxic chemicals were found in the Cape Fear River, North Carolinians are finally getting what we’re owed from polluters. This is the largest environmental damage payout in NC’s history and long-awaited justice for the 500,000+ residents who rely on the Cape Fear for water.

newsobserver.com

Chemours, DuPont, Corteva reach $590M settlement with NC over PFAS lawsuits

The companies polluted the Cape Fear River with PFAS for decades.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 10/09/2026

I spoke with small business leaders about how Trump’s latest illegal tariffs are raising costs for small businesses and consumers. The Supreme Court has been clear: Trump cannot enact these tariffs without approval from Congress.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 08/09/2026

I spoke with Raleigh NARFE about the harmful impacts of the Trump administration’s cuts to our federal workforce. Public servants have been recklessly sacrificed at the expense of Americans’ health and safety. I will continue to fight this administration’s attacks against federal workers.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 05/09/2026

On Friday, North Carolina began sending out absentee ballots for the 2026 general election. Despite efforts by Trump and Republicans to sow chaos and undermine trust in our elections, we will not be deterred from conducting free and fair elections. Read more: ncnewsline.com/2026/09/03/i...

ncnewsline.com

In the shadow of the federal fight over absentee ballots, NC is ready to start mailing them out • NC Newsline

Despite federal turmoil over absentee ballot delivery, NC is ready to start sending mail-in ballots to voters on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 04/09/2026

Venkata Vasamsetty was finally released from ICE custody after being arrested and wrongfully detained. While I’m glad Ms. Vasamsetty is home safe, thousands of law-abiding immigrants like her are still being held in inhumane conditions using our tax dollars.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 01/09/2026

ICE’s own data says the majority of immigrants they’ve arrested and detained have no criminal record. Your tax dollars are funding the detention of those immigrants in private prisons. We must put an end to this cruel practice.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 01/09/2026

No surprise here. This admin finally released Ghislaine Maxwell's prison transfer request with every bit of crucial info redacted. In choosing to tell Americans nothing, this admin told us all we need to know: they don't care about transparency, accountability, or justice for Epstein's survivors.

bloomberg.com

Ghislaine Maxwell’s Prison Transfer Application Released

FOIA Files obtained a copy of the document from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The agency redacted its justification for moving the convicted sex offender to a less-restrictive minimum-security prison...

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 01/09/2026

Trump's ballroom is a gilded shrine to everything wrong with this administration: a vanity project funded by the taxpayers and donors seeking political favors. Every second he focuses on building a ballroom for himself is time he should be spending lowering costs for Americans.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 31/08/2026

Join me in congratulating Ashley Sanchez on breaking the Carolina Courage’s single-season scoring record! Leading the NWSL with 15 goals, Ashley is playing an incredible season and is making North Carolina soccer fans everywhere proud. www.axios.com/local/raleig...

axios.com

NC Courage's Ashley Sanchez is closing in on NWSL history

Sanchez has a league-best 15 goals with nine games left to chase the NWSL record of 20.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 27/08/2026

Join me on Monday at 8:00 PM for a telephone town hall. As prices skyrocket, I want to hear from you about the issues that matter most to you -- from healthcare to housing. You can RSVP at Ross.House.Gov/live.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 27/08/2026

North Carolina moms are being squeezed from every angle -- whether it's child care, healthcare, groceries, or housing. I sat down with MomsRising to talk about how we can lower costs for NC families. ncnewsline.com/2026/08/13/e...

ncnewsline.com

Even as inflation eases slightly, North Carolina families still feel squeezed from all sides • NC Newsline

Inflation cooled slightly in July thanks in part to a dip in gas prices, but many consumers aren’t feeling any relief.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 25/08/2026

I'm relieved to hear that Venkata Vasamsetty will be released from ICE custody for now. But she should've never been detained to begin with. We cannot allow ICE to continue detaining our neighbors and denying them basic human dignity. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

newsobserver.com

Cary WCPSS teacher from India granted bail, set for release from ICE detention center

A Cary WCPSS teacher had a bond hearing Tuesday morning to determine whether she’d be released from ICE custody in Georgia.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 21/08/2026

Venkata Vasamsetty has been illegally detained by ICE. She is being denied food and insulin, and shouldn't even be in custody to begin with. As a substitute teacher in Cary, she is a hardworking member of our community. We will keep working for her release.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 19/08/2026

I went to one of the worst ICE Detention Centers in the country with @jayapal.house.gov, @hankjohnson.house.gov, @repnikema.bsky.social, & @foushee.house.gov. ICE is using your taxpayer dollars to mistreat people who shouldn't even be detained in the first place. We cannot allow a facility in NC.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 19/08/2026

I conducted oversight at the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia, where North Carolinians are being detained. The conditions are worse than we imagined and we will keep demanding answers and accountability. And we don't need one in NC.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 16/08/2026

On the 91st anniversary of Social Security, I hosted a conversation at the Garner Senior Center about preserving Social Security and how we can "punch back" against cuts that hurt our seniors.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 14/08/2026

I visited Liberation Station Bookstore to celebrate Black Business Month and learn more about how this unique bookstore supports children and families. 1/2

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 12/08/2026

ICE is reportedly opening a new detention facility in North Carolina in an abandoned private prison. We've seen ICE mistreat and neglect detainees in facilities across the country–we cannot allow that to happen here.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 11/08/2026

An honor to welcome to our state Ambassador Yvette Ngandu, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the U.S. Her visit highlighted the potential for NC and U.S. collaboration with the DRC on education, agriculture and so much more.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 10/08/2026

Honored to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Juniper Level Rosenwald School. Rosenwald schools were built in the South when Black children were denied access to quality education. Communities came together to build the future their children deserved.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 10/08/2026

Just when we thought a few Republicans might do the right thing and block Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General, they folded. Blanche is completely unqualified for the job. He has proven again and again that his loyalties lie with Donald Trump over the American people.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 08/08/2026

Great to stop by Tarboro Road's National Night Out to promote safety in our community. This was more than just a block party. Nights like this are invaluable to building connections between families and the law enforcement officers that keep our communities safe.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 06/08/2026

The Voting Rights Act was signed into law after a history of suppressing the votes of Black Americans in the South. Despite our nation's progress, Jim Crow-style voter suppression is still here: our state legislature, SCOTUS, & the President have undermined the right to vote. The fight continues.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 05/08/2026

ICYMI: ICE announced plans for a new immigrant detention facility at a problematic prison in Eastern NC. I have called on the Trump admin to cancel these plans immediately. This admin continues to violate the safety and human dignity of immigrants. We can't let them expand this abuse in our state.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 04/08/2026

Join me this Thursday for an in-person Town Hall in North Raleigh! This is a crucial moment for our country, and I want to talk with you about what's at stake for the people of North Carolina and how we can work together to stand up for our community. RSVP here: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 03/08/2026

Any veteran struggling with opioid addiction should receive treatment as soon as they're ready. But too often, distance or long waits for care stand in the way. My bipartisan bill with Rep. Davis & Rep. Carol Miller will connect veterans with virtual treatment providers.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 03/08/2026

The BOP changed its policy to allow the Attorney General to reward allies with cushy prison placements or punish enemies with harsher conditions. I spoke to The Bulwark about Todd Blanche's attempt to cover his tracks on Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer to Club Fed. www.thebulwark.com/p/todd-blanc...

thebulwark.com

Todd Blanche’s New Grip on the Federal Prison System

Critics worry a little-noticed policy shift could let the attorney general reward allies, punish enemies, and sideline longstanding Bureau of Prisons processes.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 31/07/2026

As someone who worked for decades to improve NC's criminal justice system, I've seen firsthand how DNA testing can deliver justice and even exonerate the innocent. I'm proud to have secured $500,000 in federal funding for Wake County's new DNA lab, which is now open. Read More:

forensicmag.com

New DNA Lab Hopes to Provide Answers, Free Up State Resources

Before this lab opened, Wake County was one of 99 counties relying on the State Crime Laboratory for all DNA analysis. The new lab will now begin analyzing DNA evidence, starting with a small number o...

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 30/07/2026

For 61 years, Medicare and Medicaid have been lifelines. But they face unprecedented attacks. This admin cut Medicaid for 15 million Americans to fund tax cuts for the rich. Now, they're ending a critical Medicare subsidy program. We cannot abandon Americans in their most vulnerable moments.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 29/07/2026

Republicans want us to give this admin the benefit of the doubt on their new bill that criminalizes any child who overstays their visa. I won't standby giving unchecked power to an admin that has repeatedly violated the law.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 28/07/2026

I led a roundtable to discuss how this admin harmed higher education by changing student loan rules. Trump’s policies are hurting the future teachers, healthcare workers, business leaders, & more that Wake County needs. I'll keep fighting to make sure higher ed remains a pathway to opportunity.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 27/07/2026

I'm fighting in Washington to make life easier for folks in North Carolina. Lately, that looks a lot like fighting against bad policies that do nothing to bring down costs. Hear more:

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 27/07/2026

This morning, I announced $850,000 in safety improvements to Jones Sausage Road alongside Garner Mayor Gupton, members of the Garner Town Council, key staff and the Garner PD. This project will help ensure our infrastructure is safe, efficient, and built for the future.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 26/07/2026

I love going to the farmers market; I know where my food comes from and I pay fair prices that go straight to NC farmers. But families are struggling to afford groceries, gas, and more because of this admin. With 100 days until Election Day, it's clear we're moving in the wrong direction.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 24/07/2026

Despite how this admin advertises a new “gold-standard” in science, scientific research is collapsing nationwide. Trump & his political appointees now want to control ALL grant decisions, risking clinical trials, biotech, & more. It's a cheap cover-up of their costly threats to science.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 23/07/2026

A new Republican bill would make any child who overstays their visa a criminal--even if they're with a parent or don't have the ability to leave on their own. This isn't about safety. This is about hurting immigrant children. @raskin.house.gov and I explain:

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 22/07/2026

My statement on House Republicans’ Partisan NDAA:

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 22/07/2026

House Republicans want to pass an immigration bill that would criminalize children—even toddlers— who overstay their visas. We can't trust this admin to treat children humanely or follow the law as is. Why would we trust them with a new law that could damage more kids?

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 21/07/2026

NEW: I launched an investigation w/ Rep. Valerie Foushee + @adams.house.gov into Duke Energy's settlement with the Trump admin to abandon an offshore wind project off the NC coast in exchange for a payout. We will get answers. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

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