As the debate over tariffs on Chinese products and a potential trade war intensifies, there’s another battle emerging.
It concerns a multi-governmental agency called CFIUS - the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. CFIUS reviews foreign purchases of American companies to make sure they don’t jeopardize national security.
But a bipartisan group in the U.S. House and Senate says the committee needs expanded powers. In the House, North Carolina Congressman Robert Pittenger is leading an effort to overhaul CFIUS.
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) has announced Congressional appointments that will send several local students to West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
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To assist pastors who are engaged in pro-life policy efforts, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) recorded a video update for pastors in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER: CFIUS REFORM IS A NATIONAL SECURITY NECESSITY WASHINGTON – In this afternoon’s House Financial Services Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee hearing, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) emphasized the national security importance of updating the Committee on Foreign Investment in The United States (CFIUS). Congressman Pittenger’s bipartisan legislation to revamp and modernize CFIUS has been endorsed by President Trump, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, S...
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) voted to pass H.J. Res. 2, Proposing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) issued this statement after Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announced plans to retire at the end of his term:
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President Donald Trump signed the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (H.R. 1864) into law, which was co-sponsored by Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09).
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The National Right to Life Committee sent a letter commending Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) on his 100% pro-life voting record and his work on the FY2018 Omnibus, which was passed by Congress on March 22 and signed by President Trump on March 23, 2018.
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As part of the bipartisan effort he is leading to upgrade U.S. 74 into an interstate, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) has officially requested a comprehensive study of all interstate conversion projects completed nationwide within the past five years along with an analysis of the economic impact on surrounding counties.
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