Representative David Rouzer, Republican from North Carolina

David Rouzer

Representative David Rouzer

David Rouzer grew up on a family farm in North Carolina and later built a career as an agricultural business consultant. First elected to represent North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District in 2014, he prioritizes agricultural policy, coastal resilience, and disaster recovery. Rouzer authored the Water Resources Development Act to improve flood control and infrastructure and serves as a key member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He approaches his work with a practical focus on strengthening rural communities and supporting the unique needs of his coastal district.

Education

  • B.S. in Agriculture Business Management,
  • B.A. in Chemistry, NC State University, Raleigh, NC

Professional History

U.S. Representative

(2015-Present)

Representing North Carolina's 7th district

Legislative Assistant, Office of U.S. senator Jesse Helms

Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. senator Jesse Helms

Assistant to the Dean and Director of Commodity Relations, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Nc State University

Senior Advisor, U.S. senator Elizabeth Dole

Associate Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Programs/director, Legislative and Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Principal, The Rouzer Company

Policy Focus Areas

Environmental Protection16%
Emergency Management13%
Labor and Employment8%
Crime and Law Enforcement7%

Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from David Rouzer's record in Congress.

Hurricane Recovery Funding

Secured federal disaster relief funding for North Carolina communities affected by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Water Infrastructure Improvements

Helped advance funding for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in southeastern North Carolina.

Agriculture Regulatory Reform

Sponsored legislation to reduce regulatory burdens on farmers, including the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017.

Coastal Protection Initiatives

Supported funding and policies for beach renourishment and coastal storm damage reduction in North Carolina.

Committee Assignments

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  • House Committee on Agriculture
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

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