Representative David Rouzer, who serves North Carolina’s 7th congressional district and is a member of the House Agriculture Committee, posted several updates on his social media account in October 2025 addressing ongoing national issues and legislative initiatives.
On October 10, Rouzer commented on the federal government shutdown, writing, “We’re now on day 10 of the Democrat-led government shutdown. Our troops and federal employees are missing a paycheck today, and some of the most vulnerable Americans are going to be without essential government assistance.
House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole”.
The following day, Rouzer announced the introduction of new legislation regarding commercial driver’s licenses. On October 11, he stated, “Proud to introduce critical legislation to end the reckless policy of granting Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) to illegal immigrants who lack the English proficiency and road-rule knowledge needed to safely operate massive commercial vehicles on our highways.
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On October 12, Rouzer marked National Farmers Day with a message of support for agricultural workers in his district: “Happy National Farmers Day! Proud to represent the hardworking farmers of NC-07 and to serve on the House Ag Committee to fight for policies which keep our farms strong, our food secure, and rural America thriving! https://t.co/KWcoQjFRfe”.
Rouzer has represented North Carolina’s 7th district since winning his first election in 2014, when he defeated Jonathan Barfield Jr. with nearly 60% of the vote. He has maintained his seat through several election cycles, including victories over J. Wesley Casteen in 2016, Kyle Horton in 2018, Chris Ward in 2020, Charles Graham in 2022, and Marlando Pridgen in 2024, consistently securing between 55% and 61% of the vote.
