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    McHenry Applauds House Passage of TikTok Divestment Legislation

    WASHINGTON — Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, expressed his satisfaction after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act on March 13, 2024."From sharing Americans’ data with the CCP to its impact on our nation’s children, TikTok poses a grave risk to our national security,” said Congressman McHenry. He also noted, “Its actions in response to Congress considering this legislation make that even more clear." McHenry emphasized that...

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    McHenry Statement on Passage of Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024

    WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), issued a statement after the House passage of H.R.4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024."I applaud Speaker Johnson for his work to bring this deal together," said Congressman McHenry. "Leaders get the best results they can with the tools at their disposal. That’s exactly what Speaker Johnson did here."McHenry further highlighted that "the bipartisan deal preserves the historic spending cuts House Republicans secured in the Fiscal Responsibility Act." Additionally, he noted that "this bipartisan...

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    McHenry Announces Details for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition

    Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) has unveiled the submission deadlines for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide event that has attracted over 650,000 high school students since its inception in 1982. Speaking about the competition, McHenry expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I always look forward to the Congressional Art Competition and seeing the creativity and skill of Tenth District students. It is an honor to recognize these talented art students, and I am excited to see some terrific entries during the final competition of my tenure."The winner of...

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    Congressman McHenry's Staff to Hold Office Hours in Taylorsville

    Taylorsville, NC - Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will be holding office hours in Alexander County next week to assist constituents with various issues. The office hours will take place on Tuesday, February 13th from 3 PM to 5 PM at the Taylorsville Town Hall located at 67 Main Avenue Drive Northeast.Roger Kumpf, McHenry’s Deputy District Director, will be present during the office hours to meet with constituents. He will be available to address concerns related to agencies such as the Social Security Administration or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs....

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    McHenry Honors Congressional Award Winner

    On Thursday, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) presented Truett Wolf, a student at Lake Norman High School, with his Bronze and Silver Congressional Award medals. "I commend Truett for his dedication to bettering himself through this program and congratulate him on this achievement," said Congressman McHenry. Truett Wolf's accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. He has shown great commitment to various areas of his life, including volunteer work, chess, and academics. Congressman McHenry had the opportunity to spend time with Truett and his parents, where he learned...

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    Congressman McHenry's Staff to Hold Office Hours in Shelby

    HICKORY - Congressman Patrick McHenry's staff will be available to meet with constituents in Shelby, Cleveland County on Wednesday, January 17th. Brett Keeter, McHenry's District Director, will be holding office hours from 1:00-3:00 PM in the Lane Alexander Room on the first floor of the Cleveland County Administration Building.During these office hours, Keeter will be specifically addressing issues with agencies such as the Social Security Administration or the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Additionally, he will be listening to any concerns that constituents may have...

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    McHenry Announces Tenth District Congressional App Challenge Winner

    HICKORY - Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) has announced the winner of the Tenth District's 2023 Congressional App Challenge. Muhammad Fawwaz, a student at South Iredell High School in Mooresville, has been recognized for his app, The AI Eye. The app is designed to assist visually impaired individuals in their daily lives by helping them identify and acknowledge objects.In a statement, Congressman McHenry congratulated Muhammad on his achievement and expressed pride in having his app represent the Tenth District. He commended Muhammad for utilizing cutting-edge...

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    McHenry Presses Secretary Fudge on Disabled Veterans Issues Raised by Purple Heart Homes

    Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry, the leader of the House Financial Services Committee, is questioning Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge about the treatment of disabled veterans by the department. Congressman McHenry has been holding Secretary Fudge accountable for her repeated avoidance of requests to appear before the committee, as well as HUD's lack of attention to issues within its jurisdiction. During the hearing, Congressman McHenry addressed Secretary Fudge, saying, "Welcome back, Secretary Fudge. It's been 906 days since you last...

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    Congressman McHenry's Staff to Hold Office Hours in Lincolnton

    Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry's staff will be holding office hours in Lincoln County on Tuesday, January 9th. The office hours will take place from 1:00 - 3:00 PM at the Lincoln County Administration Building in Lincolnton. The purpose of these office hours is to provide an opportunity for constituents to meet with Roger Kumpf, McHenry's Deputy District Director.Kumpf will be available to address any issues that constituents may have with agencies such as the Social Security Administration or the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Additionally, he will be there...

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    Congressman McHenry’s Staff to Hold Office Hours in Spindale

    HICKORY - Congressman Patrick McHenry's staff will be holding office hours in Rutherford County on Monday, January 8th. The office hours will take place from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the front conference room of the Spindale House located at 119 Tanner Street in Spindale.Roger Kumpf, McHenry's Deputy District Director, will be available during these office hours to meet with constituents who have issues with agencies such as the Social Security Administration or the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Kumpf will also be there to listen to any concerns that constituents have...

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