We had a great turnout at my town hall in North Raleigh! It was so great to meet face-to-face with constituents and learn more about how I can best represent Wake County's priorities in Congress. Thanks so much to everyone who attended and shared their concerns about affordable housing, health care, and more. Make sure to subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date on future town halls and other events.  

Rep. Ross speaks with a constituent at her town hall in Raleigh

During my first term in Congress, I fought to pass the American Rescue Plan, which was a lifeline for so many Americans during the pandemic. I had the chance to visit Kiddie Academy of Brier Creek, just one of 4,000+ child care programs in North Carolina that will soon lose funding at the end of September when American Rescue Plan child care funding expires.
 
During a roundtable discussion, I heard from parents, staff, and leaders who shared their concerns with me, underscoring the urgent need for federal support. While I am back in Washington this month, I will keep fighting for urgently needed child care resources, including the permanent expansion of the Child Tax Credit.

Rep. Ross visits Kiddie Academy of Brier Creek to discuss child care funding in the American Rescue Plan

August is Black Business Month, a time to recognize the many outstanding Black business leaders who call Wake County home. I was grateful to sit down with local Black business owners and learn more about how I can support their continued success in Congress. I will keep fighting for the federal resources that North Carolina’s innovative Black-owned businesses need to thrive.

Rep. Ross hosts a Black Business Month roundtable 

On Reproductive Freedom Day of Action, I joined the ACLU of NC and North Carolina business leaders to discuss how abortion bans hurt our people and our economy. We must stop extreme policies like abortion bans that undermine our basic rights and deter businesses and people from choosing North Carolina as a place to live, work, study, and raise a family. 

During August, I traveled to India and learned more about the critical relationship between our two democracies. After I got back to North Carolina, it was great to share an update on my trip with members of our community. Wake County is home to a vibrant Indian community, and I look forward to using what I learned in North Carolina and Congress.

Rep. Ross discusses her recent trip to India with the Wake County community 

Rep. Ross announces $900,000 in federal funding for GoTriangle bus stop improvements

If you have questions about my work or need help with a federal agency, please don’t hesitate to contact my office. My team is here to assist. You can send me an email through my website or call my Raleigh office at (919) 334-0840. For updates on my work on behalf of our community, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @RepDeborahRoss.