North Carolina
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David Rouzer

R

U.S. Representative · North Carolina

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

952

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

952

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Rouzer shows inconsistent support for electoral integrity measures, voting for citizenship requirements and observer designations while simultaneously opposing identical citizenship verification legislation.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Rouzer's criminal justice votes reflect support for law enforcement priorities and stricter penalties for trafficking and fraud, but opposition to enhanced fentanyl enforcement and police accountability measures suggests inconsistent application of get-tough principles.

Fiscal policy

86 actions

Rouzer demonstrates a consistent preference for spending restraint and executive authority over budget reduction, supporting measures that grant the President power to cancel spending and opposing revenue-increasing tax provisions.

Healthcare

36 actions

Rouzer demonstrates consistent support for healthcare policies that expand access, funding, and flexibility in coverage options while backing disease prevention and public health infrastructure.

Education

27 actions

Rouzer supports workforce training expansion and faster financial aid processing while opposing parental curriculum transparency and pregnant student support policies, reflecting competing priorities within education policy.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Rouzer demonstrates a consistent commitment to market-oriented economic growth through deregulation, capital formation, and small business expansion while opposing labor unionization protections.

Environment and energy

170 actions

Rouzer demonstrates a consistent pro-environment voting pattern by supporting pollution control, ecosystem protection, and clean energy measures while opposing regulatory rollbacks of air quality and efficiency standards.

Immigration

53 actions

Rouzer demonstrates a consistent restrictive immigration ideology, supporting measures that increase deportations, enhance border enforcement, and limit asylum access while opposing efforts to restrict such enforcement mechanisms.

National security and foreign policy

186 actions

Rouzer demonstrates a consistent conservative internationalist approach to national security, consistently supporting measures that counter adversarial regimes, strengthen defensive capabilities, and enhance information sharing for counterterrorism and financial security purposes.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Rouzer demonstrates a strong commitment to civil rights protections including religious freedom, Second Amendment rights, and safeguards against political violence, though he shows some inconsistency in applying free speech principles when voting to restrict legislative speech.

Social policy

24 actions

Rouzer demonstrates consistent support for social policies centered on veteran benefits, child welfare protections, and family services while opposing expansions of Social Security redistribution.

Technology and data

34 actions

Rouzer demonstrates strong support for technology advancement and data protection measures, consistently backing regulatory frameworks that facilitate innovation while establishing consumer safeguards and national security protections.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Rouzer demonstrates a consistent preference for constraining government power over speech and information while favoring judicial and legislative mechanisms to check executive overreach.

Government accountability and transparency

137 actions

Rouzer's votes on this pillar show a consistent pattern of supporting measures that enhance congressional oversight, executive accountability, and transparency in regulatory decision-making.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Rouzer generally supports public infrastructure investments but opposed reducing financial burdens on communities for water infrastructure projects, suggesting selective support based on project characteristics or cost-sharing mechanisms.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Apr 30, 2026

Rouzer spoke in the House of Representatives on April 29, 2026, in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, stating that the bill strengthens support for farmers, protects North Carolina agriculture, expands support for specialty crops, enhances disaster assistance, and addresses rural water contamination challenges.

On the record

Dec 17, 2025

Rouzer announced that the Lumbee Fairness Act, which he offered as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, would provide full Federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted no

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