Representative Deborah Ross
@ross.house.gov
Proudly serving #NC02. Former civil rights attorney and NC legislator.
Committees: Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology
Committees: Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology
The House finally passed an extension of the ACA tax credits. But let's be clear: this was an avoidable crisis. For months, Republicans refused to work with Democrats to prevent health care costs from going up.
Now, it goes to the Senate, where I hope this will pass ASAP.
Now, it goes to the Senate, where I hope this will pass ASAP.
January 8, 2026 at 10:15 PM
The House finally passed an extension of the ACA tax credits. But let's be clear: this was an avoidable crisis. For months, Republicans refused to work with Democrats to prevent health care costs from going up.
Now, it goes to the Senate, where I hope this will pass ASAP.
Now, it goes to the Senate, where I hope this will pass ASAP.
Minneapolis is the latest community to experience violence at the hands of ICE and CBP. We saw it in North Carolina too. Federal immigration officers have been abusing their power and violating people's rights.
Our people have said: enough is enough.
Our people have said: enough is enough.
January 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Minneapolis is the latest community to experience violence at the hands of ICE and CBP. We saw it in North Carolina too. Federal immigration officers have been abusing their power and violating people's rights.
Our people have said: enough is enough.
Our people have said: enough is enough.
Later today, the House finally plans hold a vote to extend ACA tax credits, despite Republican leadership's attempts to prevent this from happening.
Americans across the country have made their voices clear -- healthcare prices are too expensive. I will keep fighting to lower costs.
Americans across the country have made their voices clear -- healthcare prices are too expensive. I will keep fighting to lower costs.
January 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Later today, the House finally plans hold a vote to extend ACA tax credits, despite Republican leadership's attempts to prevent this from happening.
Americans across the country have made their voices clear -- healthcare prices are too expensive. I will keep fighting to lower costs.
Americans across the country have made their voices clear -- healthcare prices are too expensive. I will keep fighting to lower costs.
Today, our country saw the killing of an unarmed woman in Minneapolis by a masked ICE agent.
The evidence does not justify this act of violence. The masked shooter must be criminally investigated and face the consequences.
The evidence does not justify this act of violence. The masked shooter must be criminally investigated and face the consequences.
January 7, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Today, our country saw the killing of an unarmed woman in Minneapolis by a masked ICE agent.
The evidence does not justify this act of violence. The masked shooter must be criminally investigated and face the consequences.
The evidence does not justify this act of violence. The masked shooter must be criminally investigated and face the consequences.
Trump wants to buy Greenland, our NATO ally, and destabilize our relationship with Europe.
Instead of lowering costs for the American people, this administration is focused on attempts to take over foreign nations.
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Instead of lowering costs for the American people, this administration is focused on attempts to take over foreign nations.
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Exclusive | Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Aims to Buy Greenland, Downplays Military Action
The secretary of state said the White House is using rhetoric to pressure Denmark into negotiations.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Trump wants to buy Greenland, our NATO ally, and destabilize our relationship with Europe.
Instead of lowering costs for the American people, this administration is focused on attempts to take over foreign nations.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Instead of lowering costs for the American people, this administration is focused on attempts to take over foreign nations.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Five years ago, President Trump incited a violent mob on the U.S. Capitol.
5 years later, Trump & his Republican enablers continue to rewrite history, peddling lies & pardoning violent rioters.
We must pledge to tell the truth of what happened & continue fighting for our sacred democracy.
5 years later, Trump & his Republican enablers continue to rewrite history, peddling lies & pardoning violent rioters.
We must pledge to tell the truth of what happened & continue fighting for our sacred democracy.
January 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Five years ago, President Trump incited a violent mob on the U.S. Capitol.
5 years later, Trump & his Republican enablers continue to rewrite history, peddling lies & pardoning violent rioters.
We must pledge to tell the truth of what happened & continue fighting for our sacred democracy.
5 years later, Trump & his Republican enablers continue to rewrite history, peddling lies & pardoning violent rioters.
We must pledge to tell the truth of what happened & continue fighting for our sacred democracy.
At a minimum, Congress must be fully and transparently briefed and then take appropriate action.
January 3, 2026 at 5:28 PM
At a minimum, Congress must be fully and transparently briefed and then take appropriate action.
This action endangers our citizens and democracy around the world.
Using military force to remove a foreign head of state unquestionably requires congressional authorization. Trump ignored that requirement, once again thumbing his nose at our constitution and Congress.
Using military force to remove a foreign head of state unquestionably requires congressional authorization. Trump ignored that requirement, once again thumbing his nose at our constitution and Congress.
January 3, 2026 at 5:28 PM
This action endangers our citizens and democracy around the world.
Using military force to remove a foreign head of state unquestionably requires congressional authorization. Trump ignored that requirement, once again thumbing his nose at our constitution and Congress.
Using military force to remove a foreign head of state unquestionably requires congressional authorization. Trump ignored that requirement, once again thumbing his nose at our constitution and Congress.
To be clear, Maduro is a despot who stole elections, imprisoned his political opponents, and trampled on the rights and dignity of his people. But the Trump administration cannot unilaterally impose regime change and push the United States to the brink of war.
January 3, 2026 at 5:28 PM
To be clear, Maduro is a despot who stole elections, imprisoned his political opponents, and trampled on the rights and dignity of his people. But the Trump administration cannot unilaterally impose regime change and push the United States to the brink of war.
Last night, Donald Trump authorized a military operation to enact regime change in Venezuela. He acted without regard for the constitution and without considering the long-term consequences for our security or our democracy.
January 3, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Last night, Donald Trump authorized a military operation to enact regime change in Venezuela. He acted without regard for the constitution and without considering the long-term consequences for our security or our democracy.
Congress has finally given the Lumbee Tribe full federal recognition after fighting for 137 years for the benefits they deserve.
This is long overdue, and I am thrilled that the Lumbee will finally have access to the same services as other federally recognized tribes.
This is long overdue, and I am thrilled that the Lumbee will finally have access to the same services as other federally recognized tribes.
December 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Congress has finally given the Lumbee Tribe full federal recognition after fighting for 137 years for the benefits they deserve.
This is long overdue, and I am thrilled that the Lumbee will finally have access to the same services as other federally recognized tribes.
This is long overdue, and I am thrilled that the Lumbee will finally have access to the same services as other federally recognized tribes.
Western NC is STILL waiting for the federal dollars it needs to fully recover.
I led @adams.house.gov, @foushee.house.gov, & Rep. Don Davis to introduce a bill to cut the red tape and get Western NC the relief they deserve, faster.
Read more here: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
I led @adams.house.gov, @foushee.house.gov, & Rep. Don Davis to introduce a bill to cut the red tape and get Western NC the relief they deserve, faster.
Read more here: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
December 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Western NC is STILL waiting for the federal dollars it needs to fully recover.
I led @adams.house.gov, @foushee.house.gov, & Rep. Don Davis to introduce a bill to cut the red tape and get Western NC the relief they deserve, faster.
Read more here: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
I led @adams.house.gov, @foushee.house.gov, & Rep. Don Davis to introduce a bill to cut the red tape and get Western NC the relief they deserve, faster.
Read more here: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
Happy Hanukkah! May this holiday bring all those celebrating joy and light, and serve as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the Jewish people.
Chag Sameach!
Chag Sameach!
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Happy Hanukkah! May this holiday bring all those celebrating joy and light, and serve as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the Jewish people.
Chag Sameach!
Chag Sameach!
Next week is our last legislative week of the year and our last chance to preserve access to life-saving care for our constituents.
It's time for Republicans to join Democrats to extend the ACA tax credits and save health care access for millions of Americans.
It's time for Republicans to join Democrats to extend the ACA tax credits and save health care access for millions of Americans.
December 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Next week is our last legislative week of the year and our last chance to preserve access to life-saving care for our constituents.
It's time for Republicans to join Democrats to extend the ACA tax credits and save health care access for millions of Americans.
It's time for Republicans to join Democrats to extend the ACA tax credits and save health care access for millions of Americans.
Rural hospitals in NC were already at risk of closing before the Big Ugly Law. Now, the GOP plan will threaten more than 600,000 North Carolinians’ Medicaid benefits and will shutter even more local hospitals.
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N.C. requests $1 billion from federal rural health fund
The state of North Carolina recently submitted a billion dollar request to assist with rural health.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Rural hospitals in NC were already at risk of closing before the Big Ugly Law. Now, the GOP plan will threaten more than 600,000 North Carolinians’ Medicaid benefits and will shutter even more local hospitals.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
Today I led my NC colleagues in demanding Speaker Mike Johnson provide his plan to avoid a health care crisis.
With the looming expiration of ACA tax credits, hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians will face increased health care costs or loss of coverage.
With the looming expiration of ACA tax credits, hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians will face increased health care costs or loss of coverage.
December 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today I led my NC colleagues in demanding Speaker Mike Johnson provide his plan to avoid a health care crisis.
With the looming expiration of ACA tax credits, hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians will face increased health care costs or loss of coverage.
With the looming expiration of ACA tax credits, hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians will face increased health care costs or loss of coverage.
Today I spoke about Fatima, a young woman from Wendell who was detained by CBP while simply doing her job. She has no criminal history, a pending asylum claim, and she was still denied bond.
We won't stop fighting until Fatima is home where she belongs.
We won't stop fighting until Fatima is home where she belongs.
December 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Today I spoke about Fatima, a young woman from Wendell who was detained by CBP while simply doing her job. She has no criminal history, a pending asylum claim, and she was still denied bond.
We won't stop fighting until Fatima is home where she belongs.
We won't stop fighting until Fatima is home where she belongs.
I led my colleagues in calling on House leadership to reject an AI moratorium that would jeopardize protections for women and girls. We cannot turn back progress. We have a responsibility to create safeguards that protect against the harms of AI.
December 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I led my colleagues in calling on House leadership to reject an AI moratorium that would jeopardize protections for women and girls. We cannot turn back progress. We have a responsibility to create safeguards that protect against the harms of AI.
Republicans have spent years trying to rip up the Affordable Care Act. They still have no backup plan.
If they let ACA tax credits expire, millions of people will pay more for basic health care. Extend the tax credits now.
If they let ACA tax credits expire, millions of people will pay more for basic health care. Extend the tax credits now.
December 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Republicans have spent years trying to rip up the Affordable Care Act. They still have no backup plan.
If they let ACA tax credits expire, millions of people will pay more for basic health care. Extend the tax credits now.
If they let ACA tax credits expire, millions of people will pay more for basic health care. Extend the tax credits now.
Fátima Issela Velasquez-Antonio has never been a threat. She is a valued member of her community, and she deserves to be treated as such. There is no safety gained by ripping families apart.
We will not stop fighting until she is back where she belongs. Bring Fatima home.
We will not stop fighting until she is back where she belongs. Bring Fatima home.
December 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Fátima Issela Velasquez-Antonio has never been a threat. She is a valued member of her community, and she deserves to be treated as such. There is no safety gained by ripping families apart.
We will not stop fighting until she is back where she belongs. Bring Fatima home.
We will not stop fighting until she is back where she belongs. Bring Fatima home.
Happy Small Business Saturday! Let's shop local and support the businesses that power our local economy and make Wake County home.
November 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Happy Small Business Saturday! Let's shop local and support the businesses that power our local economy and make Wake County home.
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope today is filled with laughter and good food with the people you love. Sending warm wishes from my family to yours.
November 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope today is filled with laughter and good food with the people you love. Sending warm wishes from my family to yours.
It was wonderful to stop by Designed for Joy in Raleigh, which provides women in crisis with stability through employment.
It also has a retail space that is open to the public.
It also has a retail space that is open to the public.
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It was wonderful to stop by Designed for Joy in Raleigh, which provides women in crisis with stability through employment.
It also has a retail space that is open to the public.
It also has a retail space that is open to the public.
Fear and intimidation do not strengthen our country. I will continue calling on Congress to deliver comprehensive immigration reform that reflects who we are as a nation.
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Fear and intimidation do not strengthen our country. I will continue calling on Congress to deliver comprehensive immigration reform that reflects who we are as a nation.