Representative First Last

Dear Friend,

I am thankful for the opportunity to have spent October at home in Wake County -- connecting directly with my constituents, securing federal funding for our community, and more. While I am back in Washington, D.C., this week, I wanted to share a brief update about what I was up to over the past six weeks.

Hosting My Annual Veterans Day Briefing

Veterans and service members put their lives on the line to defend us, and they deserve our gratitude, respect, and honor. My office hosted our annual Veterans Briefing to provide an update on my work in Congress on behalf of the veterans community. Representatives from the local VA and other organizations also joined to give updates and provide important resources. I am so grateful for the more than 720,00 North Carolinians who have served in our Armed Forces, making North Carolina the third largest home to veterans in the United States. This Veterans Day, we recommitted ourselves to uplifting our veterans and their families. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Rep. Ross speaks with veterans and service members at her annual Veterans Day briefing.

Advocating for affordable housing

Congress must do more to address the rising cost of housing in Wake County. That's why I secured $1 million in funding to help support construction of the Multifamily Housing Development on Maynard Road in Cary. This important new development will expand affordable housing options in our local area.

Rep. Ross secures $1 million in funding to help support the construction of the Multifamily Housing Development in Cary, NC.

Addressing the Needs of Our Seniors

All of our seniors deserve to retire with dignity. Starting in January, nearly 68 million Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment. It was great hosting a roundtable to address the pressing needs of North Carolina’s senior citizens, including strengthening Social Security and Medicare, and discussing the ongoing Medicare open enrollment period.

Rep. Ross, along with Director Dan Adcock of the Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, and roundtable attendees discuss providing resources to meet the needs of North Carolina seniors.

Investing in Local Law Enforcement

In October, I joined local police departments to announce $662,000 in federal funding that I secured for the Morrisville, Apex, and Knightdale Police Departments. These resources will give law enforcement officers the tools and support they need to do their jobs. Our communities are safer when our police departments have the funding they need to respond to incidents in a timely manner.

Rep. Ross announces $662,000 in funding to Morrisville, Apex, and Knightdale Police Departments.

Securing funding for a new YMCA youth center

Every child deserves to grow up in a caring, supportive community. Last month, I joined state and community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Alexander Jones Wright YMCA Youth Center. Earlier this year, I was proud to secure $1 million in federal funding for construction of this important new facility. The funding will help the YMCA significantly expand its offerings, from enhanced sports to wellness and leadership development programs, providing a safe and enriching environment for young people to thrive.

Rep. Ross joins the groundbreaking of the Alexander Jones Wright YMCA Youth Center.

It was wonderful to meet with so many constituents in Wake County over the past six weeks. It is always special to connect personally and hear firsthand about the issues that matter most to you. If you have questions about my work or need help with a federal agency, please don’t hesitate to reach out to 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, X, and Instagram at @RepDeborahRoss.

Very truly yours,

Deborah