Deborah K. Ross

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Ross voted for a War Powers Resolution to curb President Trump's use of military force in Iran.

Ross stated that Trump's DOJ released another trove of Epstein files but claimed it was in violation of the Epstein Files Transparency Act because only half of the files were released, some survivors' names and images were exposed while abusers remained redacted, and she characterized anything short of full compliance as a coverup.

Ross spoke on the House floor about the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, stating that the Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning Roe stripped away reproductive freedom and that Republicans at all levels of government are waging a war on Americans' access to healthcare.

Ross described the November ICE raids in North Carolina and detailed the detention of her constituent Fatima Velasquez-Antonio, who had work authorization and no criminal record, stating that the Trump administration unlawfully detained her and other immigrants with community ties instead of focusing on apprehending violent criminals.

Ross introduced the FEMA Administrative Reform Act to accelerate the delivery of Federal disaster recovery aid to western North Carolina.

Ross led her North Carolina colleagues in demanding actions from Speaker Johnson regarding the expiring ACA tax credits that would cause an estimated 157,000 North Carolinians to lose their healthcare coverage.

Ross condemned the Trump administration's deployment of CBP to North Carolina, stating that masked agents had terrorized communities and abducted people off the streets based on the color of their skin, and called for federal immigration officers to leave the state and arrest real criminals instead.

Ross rose to address the House for 1 minute and stated that Republicans' law decimates food assistance for 42 million Americans and that Republicans have abandoned vulnerable people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.

Ross addressed the House for 1 minute regarding her concerns about Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate FEMA and stated that FEMA provided indispensable support to western North Carolina communities after Hurricane Helene in September 2024.

Ross addressed the House for 1 minute to express concern about mass firings at Social Security offices, hours-long wait times, delayed checks, websites crashing, field office closings, and delayed benefit checks reported by constituents in her Raleigh, North Carolina district office.

Ross spoke in opposition to the Republican budget plan, stating that it would terminate Medicaid expansion and remove healthcare from more than 600,000 North Carolinians.

Ross led her Democratic Women's Caucus colleagues in demanding that the Trump administration reverse its rescission of women's health research funding, including the Women's Health Initiative.

Ross moved to recommit H.R. 1526 to the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions to report it back with an amendment adding findings about threats and violence against federal judges.

Ross expressed concern about the Trump administration's plan to fire more than 1,000 EPA scientific researchers, stating that eliminating the Office of Research and Development violates the law and puts public health and the environment in danger.

Ross addressed the House for 1 minute to express that Ukraine has fought for 3 years against Russia's assault, that America has supported Ukraine, that Trump is halting military aid and blocking intelligence sharing, and that Republicans should reaffirm that America does not abandon democratic allies.

Ross spoke in the House for one minute to recount a Federal scientist's account of being fired by President Trump and Elon Musk, stating that Trump's actions endanger Federal employees and jeopardize public health efforts against avian influenza.

Ross expressed opposition to President Trump's attempt to reduce NIH grant funding for research institutions and stated her commitment to fighting until lifesaving resources are permanently restored.

Ross spoke on the House floor to express concern about reports that President Trump is planning to eliminate the Department of Education and about legislation introduced to do so, stating that such a move would be detrimental to students in Wake County and across the country because schools rely on Department of Education resources and thousands of North Carolina students depend on grants and loans managed by the Department.

Ross addressed the House for 1 minute to discuss healthcare and reproductive rights, stating that nearly 3 years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, women cannot access vital healthcare services and doctors are being criminalized, and that the Trump administration removed a Federal web page offering reproductive health information.

Ross addressed the House for one minute regarding efforts in North Carolina to overturn the election results of Justice Allison Riggs to the North Carolina Supreme Court, stating that her opponent is seeking to overturn the election results and arguing that 60,000 valid votes should be thrown out.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Ross asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute to discuss the urgent need for Congress to pass disaster aid for western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.