Heath Shuler

Congratulations to the 20 graduates of the Oconaluftee Jobs Corps CCC, who celebrated their successful education and career training on National Commencement Day last Friday! I am proud to support this outstanding program. Check out their website to learn more:

http://www.jobcorpsnews.org/oconaluftee/oconaluftee-job-corps-ccc-celebrates-20-graduates-on-national-commencement-day

In a few minutes I will vote against H.R. 9, one of the most fiscally irresponsible, flagrantly hypocritical bills the House GOP has brought to the floor this Congress. This one-time, unpaid-for bill will add $46 billion to our deficit and does not give small businesses the long-term relief they need.

http://1.usa.gov/I9v5sz

Rep. Shuler Statement on H.R. 9 | Congressman Heath Shuler, Representing the 11th District of Nort Washington, DC – Today U.S. Representative Heath Shuler (D-NC) released the following statement prior to the House vote on H.R. 9:“H.R. 9 is one of the most fiscally irresponsible, flagrantly hypocritical pieces of legislation House Republican leadership has brought to the floor in the 112th Congres...

I am excited to announce that my friend and colleague Congressman Larry Kissell (D-NC) joined the Blue Dog Coalition today.

Larry is not only a true fiscal conservative, he is one of the hardest working and most principled leaders I have ever had the privilege of working with in Congress. We are honored to have him join our Blue Dog family.

Yesterday the House passed the bipartisan Sportsmen's Heritage Act of 2012, a bill I crafted with my fellow leaders of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus. This landmark legislative package expands opportunities for sportsmen and helps maintain funding for critical wildlife conservation programs.

http://1.usa.gov/HNCIle

Rep. Shuler Landmark Sportsmen's Legislation Passes House | Congressman Heath Shuler, Representing Washington, DC --- Last night the House passed H.R. 4089, the Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012, with strong bipartisan support by 274 to 146. Rep. Shuler and other leaders of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus crafted and introduced the landmark legislative package to protect and advanc...

I was pleased to see the STOCK Act pass the House today with overwhelming bipartisan support by a margin of 417-2. I cosponsored and voted for this common-sense legislation, which makes it clear that rules against insider trading apply to Members of Congress and congressional staff.

After much consideration and prayer, I have made the decision not to seek re-election in 2012. I have experienced no greater honor than serving the people of North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District over the past five years. Please read my full statement on my website: http://1.usa.gov/A0Bb8M

Rep. Shuler Statement on Retirement | Congressman Heath Shuler, Representing the 11th District o Last week I spent a lot of time at home with my family discussing the possibility of running for governor of North Carolina. This time of reflection and prayer gave us the opportunity to talk about the best course of action for us as a family moving forward. It was during this time that I reached th...

There is no better place to do business than Western North Carolina, and I am thrilled that Sierra Nevada has recognized this by choosing Henderson County to be home to its East Coast expansion. The project will create at least 95 new, good-paying jobs in Mills River.
http://1.usa.gov/xnrkiD

Rep. Shuler Statement on New Job Creation in Henderson County | Congressman Heath Shuler, Represen Washington, DC --- Today U.S. Representative Heath Shuler released the following statement after the announcement that Chico, California-based craft brewing company Sierra Nevada has selected Henderson County as the site for its major East Coast expansion: “This is outstanding news for local workers...

I was honored to stand on the House floor today with my colleague and friend Gabby Giffords as she cast her last vote in Congress. Her strength and perseverance is an inspiration to us all and she will be deeply missed. I wish her all the best as she continues on the path to recovery.

Tonight the President delivered his State of the Union address to Congress and the American people. See my response here:
http://1.usa.gov/z9Z1BL

Rep. Shuler Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address | Congressman Heath Shuler,.. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Heath Shuler released the following statement tonight in response to President Obama's State of the Union address:

Yesterday House Republican leadership put partisan politics before the American people when they refused to allow a vote on the bipartisan tax extenders bill. This bill passed the Senate 89-10 with overwhelming bipartisan support, including 39 Republican Senators, and would have passed the House if the GOP had allowed it to come to the floor. Instead, middle class families in Western North Carolina and across the country who are already struggling to make ends meet will see their taxes increase because of the GOP's refusal to compromise.

I am thrilled that NC has been awarded a $69.9 million grant from the prestigious "Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge" fund for early childhood education. I was proud to support North Carolina's application throughout the competition and applaud our state educational leaders for their vision to provide high-quality early learning opportunities for all.

I was proud to stand with President Obama at Ft. Bragg today to honor our troops for their extraordinary service and sacrifice by welcoming them home from Iraq.
http://goo.gl/UzfX0

Rep. Shuler Joins President Obama at Ft. Bragg to Mark End of Iraq War | Congressman Heath Shuler,.. Washington, DC – Today U.S. Representative Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) joined President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at Ft. Bragg to mark the end of the Iraq war. “I am proud to stand with President Obama at Ft. Bragg today to honor our troops for their extraordinary service and sacrifice by...