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Jan 22, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement on the historic confirmation of President Joe Biden’s nominee, retired U.S. Army General Lloyd J. Austin, III who will serve our Nation as the first African American Secretary of Defense:

Jan 20, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield issued the following statement on the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States of America and Kamala Harris as Vice President:

Jan 13, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement after voting for the impeachment of President Donald Trump for his incitement of the violent mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an attempt to stop the Congress from certifying the votes of the Electoral College:  

Jan 7, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement on the Joint Session of Congress’ completion of the electoral count, confirming Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the next President and Vice President of the United States and the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol incited by President Trump:

Dec 22, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bipartisan legislation led by Congressmen G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-01) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL-16) as well as, U.S.

Dec 22, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement on the passage of a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending package and an additional $900 billion in COVID-19 relief funding:

Dec 22, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield, along with his fellow co-chairs of the Childhood Cancer Caucus, Representatives Michael McCaul (TX-10), Jackie Speier (CA-14) and Mike Kelly (PA-16) released the following statement on the inclusion of the Creating Hope Reauthorization Act in the omnibus appropriations package: 

Dec 17, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Butterfield released the following statement on President-Elect Joe Biden’s decision to nominate North Carolina environmental regulator and EPA veteran, Secretary Michael S. Regan to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:

Dec 14, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Butterfield released the following statement on Thomas A. Stith, III new role as President of the North Carolina Community College System:

Dec 8, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Butterfield released the following statement on President-Elect Joe Biden’s decision to nominate retired General Lloyd J. Austin, III to serve our Nation as Secretary of Defense:

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May 12, 2018 In The News

THE CEREMONY: 151st Spring Commencement, May 12, 2018, The Crown Coliseum. An inaugural graduate ceremony was held on May 11, 2018, in J.W. Seabrook Auditorium on the FSU campus.

NUMBER OF DEGREES CONFERRED: 1,104 undergraduates; 155 master’s/doctoral)

Apr 26, 2018 In The News

The Congressional Black Caucus is checking on tech’s progress in minority hiring and retention.

Apr 12, 2018 In The News
Apr 5, 2018 In The News

WILSON — Dreary weather did not stop officials and residents from gathering on Tuesday morning to celebrate the start of construction to revitalize the U.S. 301 corridor.

Wilson Mayor Bruce Rose said U.S. 301 is going to be restored thanks to Congressman G.K. Butterfield, who helped the city get a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant.

Mar 22, 2018 In The News

U.S. Representative G.K. Butterfield walked the walk during the civil rights era, leading marches in Wilson, the segregated eastern North Carolina town in which he came of age.

Mar 15, 2018 In The News

WASHINGTON, DC (WITN) A deputy who lost his life in the line of duty just days ago was honored Thursday in the nation's capital.

Mar 1, 2018 In The News

As Black History Month came to a close, Rep. G.K. Butterfield was focused on writing history’s next chapter for African-Americans.

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