News from Washington, D.C.
Legislative Updates
Bringing Down Gas Prices
Congresswoman Manning voted to pass H.R. 7688, the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act, to prevent oil and gas companies from unfairly raising prices.
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“Oil and gas companies are announcing record profits while families are struggling to afford higher prices at the pump. That’s unacceptable,” said Congresswoman Manning. “In the wake of a global pandemic and a war of Russian aggression in Ukraine, it is wrong for big oil companies to profit unjustly at the expense of hard-working Americans. I voted to pass the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act to hold these companies accountable and protect American’s hard-earned paychecks.”
Supporting Fire Fighters
Congresswoman Manning cosponsored and voted in favor of the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act to improve injury and illness benefits for federal firefighters.
"I’m thankful for the brave firefighters in our community and across the country who work in dangerous conditions to keep others safe. Firefighters work to protect us- it’s time we do the same for them," said Congresswoman Manning
Addressing the Infant Formula Shortage
Congresswoman Manning voted to pass legislation to address the baby formula shortage and get baby formula to families in North Carolina and nationwide.
Congresswoman Manning voted to pass the Access to Baby Formula Act, to help improve access to infant formula for vulnerable families during the formula shortage. President Biden signed the bill into law, and it is now working to protect our most vulnerable families.
Additionally, Congresswoman Manning joined a bipartisan group calling on President Biden to invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase the domestic production of baby formula. Following Congresswoman Manning's call, President Biden invoked the DPA. This additional measure will get baby formula back on the shelves.
Finally, Rep. Manning also voted in favor of the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act, to provide the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with funding to address the formula shortage and help prevent future shortages. This bill provides the FDA with resources so they can prevent fraudulent products from being placed on shelves and to help acquire better data on the infant formula marketplace.
Preventing Domestic Terrorism Attacks
Congresswoman Manning cosponsored and voted to pass the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act, legislation that provides the resources and tools that law enforcement and communities need to combat domestic terrorism in America.
Prior to the vote, Congresswoman Manning delivered remarks on the House floor, urging bipartisan support for this legislation. WATCH BELOW.
“Antisemitism and racially motivated extremism are resurgent and are turbo-charged by social media, which helps spread these dangerous ideologies to people around world, creating a toxic blend of misinformation and hate. We can’t afford to look away while extremists attack our fellow Americans,” said Congresswoman Manning. “I cosponsored and voted to pass the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act to confront domestic terrorism threats head-on.”
Read more about the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act here.
Workforce Development
Congresswoman Manning voted to pass the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, H.R. 7309, which would invest in our nation’s workforce programs to help give workers the skills they need to fill job openings in the Sixth District.
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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is critical to our nation’s workforce development system. The law provides training and career services so that people can get the skills they need and so that local employers can hire a qualified workforce. WIOA includes funding for job training for adults, dislocated workers, and youth as well as supportive services to help participants complete training and join the workforce.
Supporting Ukraine
Congresswoman Manning voted to support Ukraine by passing a federal funding bill to equip the Ukrainian people with training, weapons, supplies, services, and intelligence support. President Biden signed the Additional Ukraine Supplement Appropriations Act into law.
Committee Updates and Washington, D.C. Visits
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Congresswoman Manning attended a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing focused on preventing deforestation.
Deforestation results in the loss of homes and livelihoods, and increases our carbon footprint. Protecting our planet’s forests is critical in our fight against climate change.
North Carolina A&T State University and Wolfspeed, Inc.
North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Martin and Wolfspeed CEO Gregg Lowe visited Congresswoman Manning in her Washington, D.C. office to discuss Wolfspeed's partnership with NC A&T to hire engineers and technicians in advanced manufacturing in North Carolina.
Special Envoy Deborah Lipstadt
Special Envoy to Combat and Monitor Antisemitism, Deborah Lipstadt, met with Congresswoman Manning in her Washington, D.C. office. They discussed fighting growing antisemitism and protecting Jewish communities worldwide. Congress has a bipartisan commitment to strengthening American leadership in the global fight against antisemitism.
Greek Prime Minister Address to a Joint Meeting of Congress
Congresswoman Manning attended Greek Prime Minister Misotakis's address to a Joint Meeting of Congress.
Prime Minister Mitsotakis discussed the strong partnership between Greece and the United States and the efforts between both countries to support Ukraine.
State Employee Association of North Carolina
The State Employee Association of North Carolina (SEANC) is the South’s leading state employees’ association, representing over 55,000 hard-working North Carolina state employees.
Congresswoman Manning was glad to welcome SEANC members to her Washington, D.C. office.
High Point Home Furnishings Association
Congresswoman Manning was happy to meet with members of the Home Furnishings Association, to discuss key issues, including supply chain congestion. North Carolina’s Sixth District is home to High Point, the Furniture Capital of the World.
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