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December 20, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) today released the House passed the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 695, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act of 2019, legislation to finish government funding and provide $5.7 billion for border security:
November 16, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) today remembered the life and service of Jared William Franks, 24, a fallen officer of the Greensboro Police Department.
October 12, 2018
Press Release
"Every American should be proud that we are finally bringing North Carolina pastor Andrew Brunson home. His release today, after a two-year unjust imprisonment, was only possible through millions of prayers and the concerted efforts of President Trump, Vice President Pence, Secretary Pompeo and members of Congress. This needs to be the end point for the many acts of aggression and human rights violations for Turkey and President Erdogan."
September 28, 2018
Press Release
"It’s time to turn these tragic tales into stories of triumph and opportunity. Together, through expanding access to proven treatments, a tough hand stopping the flow of drugs and a compassionate approach to ensure families aren’t fighting this alone, we can overcome the opioid crisis and bring hope to struggling communities."
September 14, 2018
Press Release
“The severity of damage and number of areas impacted is rapidly increasing and is forecast to worsen drastically in the coming days. Accordingly, we sincerely appreciate your timely consideration of this expedited Major Disaster Declaration request.”
September 13, 2018
Blog Post
North Carolina native, Brock Long, the Administrator of FEMA expressed in our call today, “Emergency management is a team sport, from the individual all the way to the federal government.” The National Guard is being activated and more than 200 rescue team personnel have arrived at Fort Bragg. President Trump approved the emergency declaration requested by our North Carolina delegation and the Governor.
September 10, 2018
Press Release
The President's action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population.
September 10, 2018
Press Release
“Hurricane Florence poses an imminent and dangerous threat to North Carolina, and its approach necessitates the state to once again activate the State Emergency Response Team and numerous other state resources.”
September 10, 2018
Press Release
"Since 1999, opioid-related deaths in North Carolina have increased by 800 percent, leaving nearly 2,000 opportunity-filled futures tragically ended. For the many, North Carolinians struggling with addiction, finding hope can be hard."
July 26, 2018
Press Release
The House passes the NDAA Conference Report to give troops a raise, provide safer equipment to stop accidents, and fight sexual abuse and opioid addiction in the military.