119th Congress
Deborah K. Ross
Representative, NC-2, North Carolina
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- June 20, 1963 (age 63)
- In Congress
- House since 2021
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 98%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-3032
- Website
- ross.house.gov
Committees
- Ethics
- Science, Space, and Technology
- Judiciary
Who Is Deborah K. Ross?
Deborah K. Ross is a Democratic representative from NC-2 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2021. Born June 20, 1963, Ross is 63. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Ross voted on 309 and missed 0. Ross voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time. Ross sponsored 35 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Deborah K. Ross Voted
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- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- NayNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Deborah K. Ross Sponsored
- No Surprise Bills for Seniors Act (H.R. 10599, In Committee)
- Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026 (H.R. 10525, In Committee)
- Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment for Veterans Act (H.R. 10037, In Committee)
- Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act (H.R. 9971, In Committee)
- Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship, the team's first Stanley Cup win in 20 years. (H.Res. 1410, Introduced)
- RETURN Act (H.R. 9481, In Committee)
- AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act (H.R. 9333, In Committee)
- Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026 (H.R. 9253, In Committee)
- POWER Moldova Act of 2026 (H.R. 9252, In Committee)
- Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026 (H.R. 8994, In Committee)
- Supporting Women COPS Act of 2026 (H.R. 8832, In Committee)
- Petfax Act of 2026 (H.R. 8627, In Committee)
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- Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act of 2026 (H.R. 8589, In Committee)
- Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2026 (H.R. 8430, In Committee)
- RECOVER Act of 2026 (H.R. 8386, In Committee)
- Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2026 (H.R. 8351, In Committee)
- Expressing support for the designation of March 26, 2026, as "National Science Appreciation Day". (H.Res. 1141, Introduced)
- No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act (H.R. 7711, In Committee)
- End Prison Gerrymandering Act (H.R. 7375, In Committee)
- FEMA Administrative Reform Act (H.R. 6762, In Committee)
- Buy Now, Pay Later Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 6891, In Committee)
- Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2025 (H.R. 6816, In Committee)
- Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from India. (H.J.Res. 134, In Committee)
- Redistricting Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025 (H.R. 5921, In Committee)
- America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025 (H.R. 5528, In Committee)
- Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 5444, In Committee)
- Land of the Free Act of 2025 (H.R. 4959, In Committee)
- Inspector General Access Act of 2025 (H.R. 4612, In Committee)
- Right to FDA-Approved Medicines Act (H.R. 4525, In Committee)
- To establish in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a program to improve precipitation forecasts, and for other purposes. (H.R. 4416, In Committee)
- Understanding Student Parent Outcomes Act of 2025 (H.R. 3994, In Committee)
- Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2025 (H.R. 2980, In Committee)
- Expressing the sense of Congress that the votes of overseas servicemembers must be counted and honored as required under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. (H.Con.Res. 28, In Committee)
- Defend our Coast Act (H.R. 2886, In Committee)
- Insurance Fraud Accountability Act (H.R. 2079, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Ross spoke on the floor 41 times on 40 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 3, 2026, 137 wordsRelease of Venkata Vasamsetty
I rise today to highlight the release of Venkata Vasamsetty from ICE custody.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 14, 2026, 142 wordsHonoring Julia Daniels
I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Julia Daniels, a remarkable North Carolinian whose generosity, leadership, and love for our State touched countless lives.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 25, 2026, 144 wordsHonoring Life and Legacy of Allen Paul
I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Allen Paul, a gifted journalist, author, and storyteller whose work helped preserve and illuminate the history of North Carolina.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 23, 2026, 140 wordsCaniacs Celebrating Stanley Cup Championship
I rise today to celebrate a victory that North Carolinians have waited years to see: The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in 20 years.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 19, 2026, 132 wordsHonoring Dr. Mariah Walker
I rise today to honor North Carolina's new Principal of the Year, Wake County's own Dr. Mariah Walker.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 13, 2026, 188 wordsProviding for Consideration of H.R. 5625, Cashless Bail Reporting Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 6260, Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025; Providing for Consideration...
If we defeat the previous question, we will offer a bill, my bill, that will truly honor police officers: H.R. 7711, my No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 12, 2026, 578 wordsNics Data Reporting Act of 2026
I rise in support of H.R. 2267, the NICS Data Reporting Act, which would require the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress providing demographic data about the individuals who receive denials from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, NICS, as part of an attempted firearm purchase in the preceding year.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 12, 2026, 496 wordsCriminal History Access Act of 2026
I rise in strong support of H.R. 8352, the bipartisan Criminal History Access Act of 2026. I applaud my colleague, Mr. Schmidt, for introducing this important bill and for working together to get it through the Judiciary Committee.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 20, 2026, 141 wordsCongratulating the Artemis II Crew
I rise today to congratulate the Artemis II crew on their successful mission around the Moon.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 18, 2026, 144 wordsHonoring Ellen Lewis
I rise today, during Women's History Month, to honor Ellen Lewis of Wake Forest, North Carolina, a remarkable community member who is not often remembered in the history books.
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- Curb President Trump's Use of Military Force in Iran (House, March 5, 2026)
- Honoring Ella Baker (House, February 12, 2026)
- Another Trove of Epstein Files (House, February 4, 2026)
- Women's Health (House, January 21, 2026)
- ICE Raids in North Carolina (House, January 14, 2026)
- Honoring Governor Jim Hunt (House, January 8, 2026)
- Speeding up Flow of FEMA Dollars (House, December 18, 2025)
- Healthcare Crisis in North Carolina (House, December 12, 2025)
- Celebrating Kevin Howell (House, December 2, 2025)
- Condemning Deployment of CBP to North Carolina (House, November 20, 2025)
- Recognizing the One-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Helene (House, September 18, 2025)
- Honoring the Life and Legacy of Mary Perry (House, September 2, 2025)
- Honoring Juanita Bryant (House, July 16, 2025)
- Condemning Republicans' Big, Ugly Law (House, July 15, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
- President Trump's Proposal to Eliminate FEMA (House, June 26, 2025)
- Honoring Former Congresswoman Jane Pratt (House, June 6, 2025)
- Threats to Social Security (House, May 14, 2025)
- Opposing Republican Budget Plan (House, May 7, 2025)
- Protecting Women's Health Research (House, May 1, 2025)
- Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (House, April 10, 2025)
- No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 (House, April 9, 2025)
- No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 (House, April 8, 2025)
- Women's History Month (House, March 26, 2025)
- Expressing Concern Regarding Job Cuts (House, March 25, 2025)
- America Still Supports Ukraine (House, March 6, 2025)
- Fired by President Trump (House, February 26, 2025)
- Protecting NIH Grant Funding (House, February 12, 2025)
- Eliminating the Department of Education (House, February 6, 2025)
- Supporting Healthcare and Reproductive Rights of Women (House, January 23, 2025)
- Attack on North Carolina Elections (House, January 15, 2025)
North Carolina in Congress →
- Ted Budd (R, Senate)
- Thom Tillis (R, Senate)
- Alma S. Adams (D, House)
- Donald G. Davis (D, House)
- Chuck Edwards (R, House)
- Valerie P. Foushee (D, House)
- Virginia Foxx (R, House)
- Pat Harrigan (R, House)
- Mark Harris (R, House)
- Richard Hudson (R, House)
- Brad Knott (R, House)
- Addison P. McDowell (R, House)
- Tim Moore (R, House)
- Gregory F. Murphy (R, House)
- David Rouzer (R, House)
Questions About Deborah K. Ross
Is Deborah K. Ross still in Congress?
Yes. Deborah K. Ross is serving as representative from NC-2 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Deborah K. Ross?
Deborah K. Ross is a Democrat.
When is Deborah K. Ross up for reelection?
Ross's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Deborah K. Ross?
Deborah K. Ross was born June 20, 1963 and is 63.
How often does Deborah K. Ross vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Ross voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time.
What committees is Deborah K. Ross on?
House Committee on Ethics; House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; House Committee on the Judiciary.