Working for our Veterans and Military Families
This week, I had the honor of taking part in the Murphy National Guard Armory Naming for Staff Sergeant Bobby Franklin, who passed away at the age of thirty-eight on August 20, 2003 while serving our country in Operation Iraqi Freedom.   His service, heroism and bravery were [...]

Acting to Increase Jobs in American Manufacturing
I voted to pass legislation last week that is designed to promote and increase U.S. manufacturing jobs. The “U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010,” H.R. 4380, is expected to support tens of thousands of American jobs, reduce the cost of doing business, promote U.S. manufacturing and production, [...]

Weekly Update from Congressman Heath Shuler

White House Great Outdoors Celebrating our Nation’s Independence
I hope that everyone had a Happy and meaningful Fourth of July.  I was blessed to be able to celebrate our Nation’s independence spending time with my family and seeing many old and new friends at parades and at church.
Independence Day [...]

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) has unveiled a full slate of job fairs, workforce training seminars, and small business information sessions.   The events will take place throughout Western North Carolina in July and August.
“Whether in the halls of Congress or at home in Western North Carolina, I’m always working to create a [...]

Job Fairs and Small Business Informational Sessions
This summer, I will be hosting a number of job fairs, workforce training seminars, and small business information sessions with a great group of local agencies, businesses, community organizations and colleges.  The events will take place in July and August in Henderson, Haywood, McDowell, Macon, Buncombe, and Cherokee [...]

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Heath Shuler’s support for people who are blind or visually impaired, or have other severe disabilities, was recognized this week as he was awarded the AbilityOne Champion award by the National Industries for the Blind.
The AbilityOne Program is the largest national source of job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. [...]

Rep. Shuler Votes to Impose Strongest Iran Sanctions in History
Washington, DC—Last week, Congressman Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) voted to impose sanctions on the Iranian regime which are unprecedented in their scope and severity.  H.R. 2194, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, includes rigorous measures designed to force Iran to abandon its [...]

Reforming Wall Street & Protecting Consumers

I was proud to have been a representative of the Small Business Committee on the conference committee for Wall Street Reform Legislation.  Early Friday morning, the House and Senate conferees reached a compromise on the different versions of Wall Street Reform passed by the House and Senate. [...]

Legislative Update from Congressman Shuler
Last week, the House passed two bills that will create jobs and improve the economy by providing resources to America’s small businesses.
In Washington and in Western North Carolina, I hear regularly from numerous small business owners about the daily challenges they face.  Over and over again, I hear them say [...]

Legislative Update from Congressman Heath Shuler

Protecting Consumers and Small Businesses & Preventing Future Taxpayer Bailouts
Last week I was appointed to serve as a representative of the Small Business Committee on the conference committee on Wall Street Reform Legislation.   As a conferee, I will be part a small group that works to reach a [...]