Expand Opportunity
Overview
Congressman Butterfield believes that hard work and responsibility should be rewarded. The people of the First District deserve equal and fair access to the tools and opportunities that allow them to compete in the global workforce, earn decent wages, and have a fair shot at obtaining the American dream.
Improve Education and Give Children a Head Start
As the son of a school teacher, Congressman Butterfield knows that education is the best investment we can make in our nation’s future. Early childhood programs such as Head Start and quality primary education will give children the solid foundation to compete in the global workforce, earn fair wages and lead our nation forward.
Train North Carolinians for Jobs of the Future
Congressman Butterfield believes bold action is needed to bridge the gap between those looking for jobs and employers looking for skilled workers. Strengthening our competitiveness begins with providing North Carolinians with tools to succeed through expanding access to high quality education and innovative training programs. Doing so will grow the pool of highly skilled workers that companies are looking for to grow their businesses.
Promote Women’s Economic Agenda
Congressman Butterfield is committed to breaking down the barriers to equal pay and employment for women. True opportunity requires that all people, regardless of their gender, have equal access to the rights, benefits, and opportunities defined by our Constitution. Congressman Butterfield supported President Obama in passing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2009, which provides a remedy for women and men who have been victims of pay discrimination.
More on Expand Opportunity
Butterfield Introduces Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) today introduced the Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act to increase access to and speed the deployment of broadband to households and small businesses currently without this vital service.
Butterfield and Mullin Introduce Bill to Improve Wound Care for Homebound Medicare Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), introduced legislation to improve access to disposable negative pressure wound therapy for homebound Medicare beneficiaries. This legislation simplifies the structure of the disposable negative pressure wound therapy benefit and streamlines billing practices for home health agencies.
Butterfield Announces Almost $13 Million to Community Health Centers in North Carolina to Expand COVID-19 Testing
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Butterfield announced almost $13 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will be awarded to 39 HRSA-funded health centers in North Carolina, including almost $3.4 million being awarded to the nine community health centers that serve the First Congressional District of North Carolina.
Butterfield Commends FCC’s Decision to Expand Spectrum Use
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously to allocate 1,200 MHz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use, like Wi-Fi:
“The Coronavirus has fundamentally changed the lives of all Americans. As we continue to socially distance to flatten the curve, the urgent need for additional internet bandwidth to support telemedicine, distance education, and the ability to work from home, has never been more important.
Butterfield Praises Passage of the CARES Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield issued the following statement on the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the third phase of the COVID-19 federal response:
“Today, I was proud to join my colleagues in passing the CARES Act. This aggressive third coronavirus response package has $2 trillion in federal aid that North Carolinians and North Carolina businesses struggling with the COVID-19 outbreak desperately need right now.
Butterfield Urges Swift Passage of Third Coronavirus Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Butterfield released the following statement on the third coronavirus legislative response package:
Butterfield Update on Congressional Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Butterfield provided the following update of the Congressional efforts in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the continued efforts of Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives:
Butterfield’s Bill Heads to President After Senate Passage
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Butterfield’s bill, the Protecting Vulnerable Americans in Times of Crisis Act of 2020 (H.R. 6273), passed out of the U.S. Senate as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The legislation now heads to President Trump to be signed into law.
Butterfield and Adams Introduce Resolution Recognizing 60th Anniversary of the Greensboro Four Sit-In
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced a resolution recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four Sit-In of 1960. The resolution recognizes the four students of Greensboro, North Carolina for their contribution to the civil rights movement and encourages all States to include this historical account in their educational curriculum.
Butterfield, Conaway Introduce Free File Resolution
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Washington, D.C. — Monday, G. K. Butterfield (NC-1) and Congressmen Mike Conaway (TX-11) introduced H. Res. 810, a resolution to recognize Free File, a public-private partnership allowing low- and moderate-income taxpayers to use tax preparation software and e-filing services at no cost to the government |