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January 3, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Walker (NC-06) today released the following statement after the removal of an amendment to the House rule package affecting the Office of Congressional Ethics:

"Removing provisions that would make changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) from the rules package was the right call.

December 9, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, an article in The News & Observer highlighted U.S. Representative Mark Walker's (NC-06) opposition to the Continuing Resolution – which passed the House on Thursday – and highlighted what it signals as he steps in to lead the Republican Study Committee (RSC).

October 28, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Walker (NC-06) today issued the following statement on the FBI reopening its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server:

August 19, 2016 Press Release

GRAHAM, N.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Walker (NC-06) today spoke at a press conference in response to the Department of Justice dropping the appeal of U.S. District Judge Thomas Shcroeder’s dismissal of the lawsuit against the Alamance County Sheriff’s Department, effectively ending the legal battle. The following is an excerpt of the statements made by Congressman Walker:  

July 14, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Walker (NC-06) today introduced a bill that forces HHS to stop illegally giving money intended for American taxpayers to well-connected insurance companies.

July 7, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Walker (NC-06), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, today questioned Director James Comey on the FBI’s investigation into Secretary Hillary Clinton’s mishandling of classified information and the decision to not suggest a prosecution.

Below is the video of the exchange, followed by a rush transcript:

May 25, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Walker (NC-06), spoke at a press conference with Senator Mike Lee, Representative Jeb Hensarling and Representative Dave Brat as he introduced H.R. 5319, the Article I Regulatory Budget Act.

April 14, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Walker (NC-06) introduced legislation Wednesday to ensure the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) maintains the same record-keeping standards as the department expects from the taxpayers. The bill received approval this morning from the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee.

April 8, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed companion legislation to a bill introduced by U.S. Representative Mark Walker (NC-06) to combat government waste, fraud and abuse. The Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Consolidation Accountability Act of 2015 (H.R. 1640) had previously passed unanimously in the U.S. House in June 2015.