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Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) have introduced the Volunteer Pilot Support Act.

Rep. Foxx votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

Senator Budd Meets with Moldova Ambassador

On June 14, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) met with Ambassador Viorel Ursu of Moldova.

Tillis Co-Introduces Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access, Make Telehealth Flexibilities Permanent

Senator Thom Tillis recently co-introduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act, bipartisan legislation that will expand coverage of telehealth services through Medicare, make permanent telehealth flexibilities, improve health outcomes, and make it easier for patients to connect with their doctors.

Professional Sports Organizations, Legislators and Advocates Join Governor for Historic Bill Signing

On June 14, Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347, Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering, into law.

Governor Cooper Signs One Bill into Law

On June 14, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:

33 people die from kidney disease in North Carolina during week ending June 17

There were 33 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in North Carolina in the week ending June 17, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in North Carolina during week ending June 3?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 458 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 3.

17 people die from influenza and pneumonia in North Carolina during week ending June 17

There were 17 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in North Carolina in the week ending June 17, making up 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

436 people die in North Carolina from cancer in week ending June 17

There were 436 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending June 17, a 0.9% increase over the previous week.

368 people die in North Carolina from heart disease in week ending June 17

There were 368 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending June 17, no changes from the previous week.

Budd Co-Sponsors Bill to Sanction Fentanyl Traffickers

Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has co-sponsored S. 1271, the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act.

Tillis Co-Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prepare Homeowners for Natural Disasters

Senator Thom Tillis recently co-introduced the Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act, bipartisan legislation that will exempt rebates that homeowners receive for hardening their homes against natural disasters from federal taxes.

Budd, Sullivan, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan ‘Save our Stoves Act’

Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and six other Senate colleagues from both sides of the aisle to introduce the Save Our Gas Stoves Act.

76 people die in North Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 17

There were 76 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending June 17, a 20% decrease from the previous week.

441 people in 75-84 age group in North Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending June 3

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 441 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 3.

96 people die in North Carolina from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 17

There were 96 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending June 17, a 9.4% decrease from the previous week.

End of life: North Carolina deaths during week ending June 3 did not exceed death expectancy