David Rouzer — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina, 2026

Representative David Rouzer opposes amnesty for individuals who have entered the country illegally, arguing that taxpayer benefits should not be available to them. He emphasizes securing borders with technological tools and manpower due to national security concerns. Rouzer advocates for replacing the current legal immigration system, which he views as flawed, with requirements for citizenship based on work or military service. He also supported the SAVE Act and the SAVE America Act, which aim to strengthen election integrity by ensuring only U.S. citizens vote.

“I do not support amnesty. No one who has come to this country illegally should be allowed to obtain taxpayer benefits. We have an illegal immigration problem because our legal immigration system is seriously flawed, overly bureaucratic and many of our immigration laws have not been enforced. — Rep. David Rouzer, davidrouzer.com/the-issues/”

David Rouzer opposes Obamacare and aims to replace it with a system emphasizing competition and transparency to foster affordable care. He co-founded the Congressional Primary Care Caucus and advocates for robust funding for Community Health Centers, believing in the importance of preventative and primary care. Rouzer asserts that healthcare decisions should be made by individuals and their doctors, free from government bureaucratic interference.

“Today, the House of Representatives fell short of finding 216 votes necessary to repeal and replace as much of Obamacare as allowable under the rules of Budget Reconciliation. It’s my hope that House and Senate Republicans will…”

David Rouzer supports an all-of-the-above energy policy to achieve energy independence, with the goal of making the U.S. the top exporter of oil and natural gas. He views the Clean Water Act as exceeding its original intent, stating it "unnecessarily hampering our economy and private property rights." Representative Rouzer also supported H.R. 7023, the Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act, to reform litigation challenges to permits.

“I don't think I have ever heard so much nonsense in such a short period of time. As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 7023, the Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act... - Mr. Rouzer, Congressional Record, March 21, 2024”

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David Rouzer advocates for a "Peace through Strength" foreign policy, emphasizing the need for a cutting-edge military and bolstered intelligence agencies to protect U.S. security both domestically and abroad. He believes in intervening militarily when national interests are threatened and supports Israel's right to self-defense. Rouzer also states the importance of securing borders, including with military forces, to counter national security threats and uphold U.S. sovereignty.

“"Tonight, President Trump reaffirmed his bold, visionary agenda for a stronger, more prosperous union," said Representative Rouzer. "The pro-growth tax, regulatory, and energy policies we have put in place have lowered gas prices and stabilized the cost of living – which had been driven by the rampant inflation stoked by wasteful COVID-era spending. Investment and jobs are returning to America from overseas. We are cutting wasteful spending and rebuilding our military. After four years of open border policies which allowed drug dealers and criminals to enter the United States at their pleasure, our border is finally now secure. But there is more to be done to get our country back on track. I look forward to continuing to deliver on President Trump’s promises to restore American greatness." (Representative David Rouzer, Statement on President Trump's State of the Union, February 24, 2026)”

David Rouzer advocates for local control of education, believing decision-making should rest with parents, teachers, and principals rather than the federal government. He supports allowing states to determine what is best for local schools to ensure quality education. Rouzer also emphasizes the importance of supporting teachers, reducing their paperwork burdens, and encouraging the best individuals to enter the profession.

“I believe that control of education needs to be in the hands of parents, teachers and principals at the local level. The federal government should get out of the way and let the states do what is best for their local school officials so that every child receives a quality education. ... I believe we should return to the fundamentals of learning with a focus on critical thinking rather than the reciting of facts and figures that are forgotten soon after the test... We also need to make sure that our teachers are taken care of and have the tools to be successful.”

David Rouzer voted in favor of H.R. 2189, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, on February 12, 2026. This bill aimed to modernize federal firearms laws, accounting for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons. He also urged support for the ALERT Act on February 24, 2026.