Rouzer Votes to Strengthen Military, Provide for National Defense by Supporting Omnibus Bill

Today, Congressman David Rouzer voted in support of H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, commonly referred to as the "omnibus." This bill provides funding for appropriated programs established under the FY16 budget -- including providing for our national defense, strengthening our visa system to prevent terrorists from using loopholes to enter our homeland, solidifying our role as a dominant energy player in the global market, and prohibiting the IRS from targeting conservative groups and citizens for exercising their right to free speech.

"The national security threats to our homeland increase by the day," said Rep. David Rouzer. "The biggest danger we face right now is radical Islamic extremists working to enter our country and cause us harm. I voted in support of the omnibus bill because it not only increases defense funding to provide our military with the necessary resources to keep us safe, but it also closes dangerous loopholes within our visa system that will help prevent terrorists from entering our country."

"As the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, I'm grateful for Congressman Rouzer's support on this critical bill to provide our men and women in uniform with much-needed funding to win the fight against terrorism," said Chairman Mac Thornberry of the House Armed Services Committee. "The military installations and servicemembers of North Carolina are vital to strengthening and maintaining our national security and the safety of American citizens during this time of great uncertainty."

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