Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) applauded House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the annual legislation that sets national defense policy and authorizes funding for the United States military.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tonight, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) applauded House passage of H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027. The legislation would continue federal funding through December 4, 2026, while Congress completes work on the full-year FY2027 appropriations bills.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) led a group of his House Republican colleagues in a letter to Acting Administrator Shiela Corley urging the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prioritize experience, specialized personnel, advanced technology, and proven results as it selects a contractor to investigate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) retailer fraud.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) released the following statement on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham:

“For decades, Senator Lindsey Graham devoted his life to serving the people of South Carolina and our nation. He earned a reputation as one of the most influential voices in the United States Senate, particularly on issues of national security, support for our military, and the confirmation of federal judges.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) introduced the Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act and the Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act, two bills to transfer the administration of certain federal education programs to the Department of Labor and help codify President Trump’s plan to right-size the Department of Education.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) earned the 2025 Club for Growth Defender of Economic Freedom Award, recognizing his voting record in support of limited government and economic freedom. The award is based on the Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 Congressional Economic Scorecard and is given to Representatives and Senators who score 90 percent or better on votes cast during the year and maintain a lifetime rating of at least 90 percent.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) introduced the Promoting Access and Revenue Integrity Through Institutional Transparency (PARITY) Act, legislation to repeal the 90/10 rule in the Higher Education Act. Under current law, the rule applies only to proprietary institutions and requires them to derive at least 10 percent of their revenue from non-federal sources.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tonight, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) spoke on the House floor to celebrate the 100th birthday of United States Navy veteran Frank Horne. In his remarks, Congressman Harris honored Horne’s service to our nation during World War II, as well as his lifelong dedication to his family and community.