Press Releases
May 13, 2015
House Passes Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Issues: Health Care
U.S. Representative Gregg Harper released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act:
May 8, 2015
Cochran, Wicker, Harper Praise Mississippi State University Selection by FAA, Culmination of Years of Effort
Rep. Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) today announced that Mississippi State University has won a hard-fought competition to host the nation’s premier civilian academic center focused on research and policies related to unmanned aerial systems.
Mar 26, 2015
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U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015:
Mar 13, 2015
U.S. REPS. CONAWAY, VEASEY, AND HARPER FORM CONGRESSIONAL CARBON DIOXIDE ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY (CO2-EOR) CAUCUS
Issues: Energy
The CO2-EOR Caucus will serve as an informal group of Members dedicated to educating Congressional Members and Staff on the economic and environmental benefits of enhanced oil recovery from carbon dioxide.
Mar 3, 2015
Rep. Harper's Statement Supporting Close Ally Israel
Issues: Defense & Security
Iran is the most dangerous state sponsor or terrorism in the world and I appreciate a leader who recognizes the threat that exists. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has correctly stated that Iran must never be allowed to build a nuclear weapon.
Feb 6, 2015
Congressman Harper Comments on the Passing of Congressman Alan Nunnelee
Congressman Harper Comments on the Passing of Congressman Alan Nunnelee
Jan 28, 2015
Rep. Harper Renews Fight to Repeal and Replace Obamacare
Issues: Health Care
Instead of requiring every health plan to carry burdensome directives that make insurance unaffordable, the Health Care Choice Act frees insurance companies to compete for your business across state lines: online, by mail, over the phone, or in consultation with an insurance agent in your hometown.
Jan 27, 2015
Harper Announces Third Congressional District Military Academy Day
Issues: Defense & Security, Education
High school students preparing for college in the approaching years and considering the service academies option should participate. Junior high students are also welcome to attend.
Jan 22, 2015
Opposing View in USA TODAY: Drop Subsidies for Politicians
Issues: Elections, Spending Cuts & Debt
People are voting with their feet and leaving behind a public funding program they find no value in. It is a mistake to continue to promote wasteful public spending programs for which the taxpayer continually must foot the bill.
Jan 20, 2015
Rep. Harper Responds to State of the Union Address
“I am disappointed that President Obama’s vision for America appeared to be aimed at driving the debate in the 2016 election on income inequality and class-warfare, rather than setting a realistic agenda for Congress."
