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Dec 3, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Today Representatives G.K. Butterfield (D-CA), Tom Rice (R-SC), Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Tom Reed (R-NY) introduced The Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-Based Strategies (PREVENT DIABETES) Act.

 

Dec 2, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement on being appointed Senior Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus for the 117th Congress:

Nov 16, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield issued the following statement after his bill, H.R. 1964, the Lumbee Recognition Act was passed out of the House of Representatives

Nov 8, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield issued the following statement on the passing of John C. “Skeepie” Scarborough, III; President and CEO of Scarborough & Hargett Funeral Home and personal friend of more than 50 years:  

Nov 7, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield issued the following statement on the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris:

Nov 6, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC –Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement on passing of longtime Craven County Commissioner Johnnie Sampson Jr.

 

Nov 2, 2020 Press Release

Wilson, NC – Democratic Members of the North Carolina congressional delegation, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Congressman David Price (NC-04), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statements regarding the forceful dispersal of peaceful marchers by law enforcement in Alamance County during a march to the polls on Saturday, October 31, 2020:

Oct 27, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), David E. Price (NC-04), and Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph. D.

Oct 13, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) with Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) introduced a bill to require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study coverage for services related to the amputation of a limb.

Oct 9, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) issued the following statement on the passing of Bishop Joseph Nathan Perry, Jr., Senior Bishop of Perry’s Temple Original Free Will Baptist Church in Wilson, North Carolina.

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Feb 17, 2018 In The News

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina Congressman called for a conversation on guns while attending a black history month event in Greenville Saturday.

Feb 15, 2018 In The News

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – On Tuesday, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosted an event to honor members who have served in the military.

The event, honorable within itself, proved extra special as North Carolina Congressman G.K. Butterfield saluted General Colin Powell.

Butterfield was honored for his service in the military from 1968 to 1970.

Feb 5, 2018 In The News

The nation saw the fashion statement made by first lady Melania Trump with her white pantsuit during last week’s State of the Union address.

Feb 2, 2018 In The News

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Nov 28, 2017 In The News

The Daily Reflector

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

The new Greenville Transportation Activity Center will be named for U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield in recognition of the congressman's efforts to secure funding for the project, the city of Greenville announced on Monday.

Nov 17, 2017 In The News

WASHINGTON (WNCT) — Two local congressmen from opposite parties voted ‘no’ on the Republican tax bill, H.R. 1 on Wednesday in Washington D.C.

Congressman Walter B. Jones, Republican, stated that he voted against the bill primarily due to the trillions of dollars that it is projected to add to the national debt.

Nov 13, 2017 In The News

A pair of powerful black lawmakers in the U.S. Congress will visit Silicon Valley next week to push companies like Airbnb, Facebook, Twitter, Lyft and Uber to improve diversity.

Oct 13, 2017 In The News

U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield used Wilson’s opioid crisis as an example during a health subcommittee hearing earlier this week on Capitol Hill.

Sep 6, 2017 In The News

WASHINGTON — Wilson’s Democratic congressman criticized President Donald Trump following a Tuesday announcement that the White House would phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

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