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Walker Introduces GOOD Act to Increase Federal Agency Transparency and Instill Public Trust in our Institutions

June 29, 2020 Press Release

Federal agencies owe it to the American people to adopt parameters ensuring more transparency in the regulatory guidance process. Through this critical legislation, we can instill public trust and confidence in our institutions while achieving much needed permanent clarity at the same time.

Walker Responds to First Case of Coronavirus in North Carolina

March 3, 2020 Press Release

“We knew this coronavirus was going to impact North Carolina and we were ready and prepared. As the North Carolina Director of Emergency Management, Michael Sprayberry, and I discussed this morning, we have the health care and emergency responses in place to handle and contain this virus to the best of our ability. For now, we must have every faith that our public servants and officials - Republican or Democrat, federal or state - are all working hard to keep North Carolinians healthy and safe.

Walker Requests Coronavirus Update from DHS After China Covers Up Infection Information

March 2, 2020 Press Release

“The humanitarian, security and health threats we are facing with the coronavirus are only being exacerbated by authoritarian socialist policies and the dishonesty of foreign aggressors and abusers. We need to be proactive and we need to seek the truth. One truth is that border security is clearly more important than ever. We need to know who is coming into our country and what they are bringing with them.”

Walker Leads Homeland Security Subcommitee Hearing on Anti-Semitic Domestic Terrorism

February 26, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) delivered the following opening statement at a Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism hearing titled, "Confronting the Rise in Anti-Semitic Domestic Terrorism, Part II:"

WALKER: Trump's Middle East Peace Plan "Lays the Path to a New Era of Security, Peace and Opportunity"

January 28, 2020 Press Release

"This is the most detailed and realistic plan for peace in the Middle East. This Vision, forged by the leadership of President Trump and Jared Kushner, lays the path to a new era of security, peace and opportunity for the people of Israel and Palestine – projecting to cut the poverty rate in Palestine in half. The world looks forward to bringing international leaders to the table for mutual recognition and independence in the region."

Walker Cosponsors Legislation to Fight Global Sex Trafficking

January 24, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) today co-sponsored the Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to prevent sex trafficking by encouraging the international community to eliminate the demand for commercial sex acts.

Walker: President Trump Has Brought Back "the Return of Bold American Leadership"

January 8, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) today released the following statement regarding President Trump's response to Iran's actions and attacks against U.S. troops in Iraq.

Walker: "Khamenei and Rouhani Should Be Thankful" No U.S. Soldiers Died

January 7, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) today released the following statement after reports of Iran attacking two Iraqi bases housing U.S. forces:

Walker Votes to Give Military Servicemembers Historic Pay Raise

December 11, 2019 Press Release

“North Carolina is the nation’s most-military friendly state and as a leader in the conference for this defense bill, we have put North Carolina’s military families first. The NDAA provides the largest pay raise in a decade for our servicemembers and provides for our most critical military programs and cutting edge equipment. This legislation keeps America safer and stronger while fully equipping our military to complete their missions and advance our interests abroad.”

Walker Urges State Department to Designate Mexican Drug Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations

December 5, 2019 Press Release

“Think about this: a Mexican state that shares a 230-mile border with the U.S. holds the same State Department travel warning as Iran and Syria – both state sponsors of terrorism – because of their rampant and violent cartels. Just like terrorist organizations, these cartels commit appalling acts of violence and executions to instill fear and they are doing it just miles from American soil. While House Democrats ignore the security crisis at our border and feen over their impeachment obsession, we need to make sure the Administration is using every tool at it’s disposal to keep American families safe.”