Years in Office
10
Bills Sponsored
95
Bills Co-Sponsored
1626
Committees
3
David Rouzer Biography
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
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during David Rouzer's congressional service.
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.
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