Addison P. McDowell
Representative for North Carolina · Republican · United States
“Madam Speaker, on the heels of my wife, Rachel, and I welcoming our third daughter into this world, it is only fitting to celebrate life through the 50th anniversary of the Hyde amendment. Life is just as precious today as it was in 1976. Unfortunately, some have lost sight of protecting the unborn.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“He built a business, raised a family, and continued to serve his community as a member of the Davidson County Commissioners beginning in 1994. He loved Davidson County, and the people of Davidson County trusted him for a reason. Fred had a servant's heart. He was a father, a grandfather, a friend to many, and a man of faith.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Davidson County Commissioner Fred McClure. Fred lived a life of service. He served our country in the Air Force, the Navy, and the North Carolina National Guard, including two tours in Vietnam. After his time in the Armed Forces, Fred found himself in Welcome, North Carolina.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“On this 50th anniversary, let us be reminded that there is no greater cause than the protection of life and giving a voice to the voiceless. Now, and going forward, this body must not simply protect the Hyde amendment. We must strengthen it and never back down.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, the so-called Democrat Socialists want you to believe three things: one, that their ideas are somehow new and innovative; two, that everyone gets a participation trophy; and, three, that we can pay for all their false promises by simply taxing other people.”
House of Representatives1 September 2026Source ↗
“These socialists want to take more of your hard- earned money, gut the private sector, and bring permanent malaise. Socialists talk like they are champions of the people, but they live like country club members. They demand control over your work, family, and future while they lock the gates and leave you outside.”
House of Representatives1 September 2026Source ↗
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“On this 50th anniversary, let us be reminded that there is no greater cause than the protection of life and giving a voice to the voiceless. Now, and going forward, this body must not simply protect the Hyde amendment. We must strengthen it and never back down.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, on the heels of my wife, Rachel, and I welcoming our third daughter into this world, it is only fitting to celebrate life through the 50th anniversary of the Hyde amendment. Life is just as precious today as it was in 1976. Unfortunately, some have lost sight of protecting the unborn. I will say this: I will never lose sight. The idea that this amendment is even needed in the first place is hard to fathom, but my colleagues on the other side have shown they will use any chance they get to steer American tax dollars to fund abortions. This wasn't always their position, Madam Speaker. While they have always been opposed to protecting life, many at least agreed not to have the tax dollars of my constituents fund it. It is only in recent years where the curtain fell and they stopped pretending.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“He built a business, raised a family, and continued to serve his community as a member of the Davidson County Commissioners beginning in 1994. He loved Davidson County, and the people of Davidson County trusted him for a reason. Fred had a servant's heart. He was a father, a grandfather, a friend to many, and a man of faith. Rachel and I are praying for his wife, Kay; the entire McClure family; and all those who knew and loved him. Davidson County lost a good man and a true public servant. Mr. Speaker, may God bless Fred McClure and may he rest in peace. ____________________”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Davidson County Commissioner Fred McClure. Fred lived a life of service. He served our country in the Air Force, the Navy, and the North Carolina National Guard, including two tours in Vietnam. After his time in the Armed Forces, Fred found himself in Welcome, North Carolina.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“These socialists want to take more of your hard- earned money, gut the private sector, and bring permanent malaise. Socialists talk like they are champions of the people, but they live like country club members. They demand control over your work, family, and future while they lock the gates and leave you outside. We are better than this, Mr. Speaker. This resolution before us today simply condemns socialism. This is just a small step for my colleagues on the other side to join us in clearly rejecting this anti-American project. Let's be a country that continues to embrace hard work, self- determination, innovation, and liberty and rejects a culture of dependence and total government control. Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to vote in favor of this resolution.”
House of Representatives1 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, the so-called Democrat Socialists want you to believe three things: one, that their ideas are somehow new and innovative; two, that everyone gets a participation trophy; and, three, that we can pay for all their false promises by simply taxing other people. Folks back home in my district know that this is absurd, and it is the antithesis of the principles that our country was founded on. The socialist wing is gaining steam in the Democratic Party. It is important that we defeat this ideology before it is too late. What I find ironic, Mr. Speaker, is that many of the leading voices for socialism happen to be quite wealthy. I find this ironic because they advocate for policies that will prevent others from attaining the same financial position that they are in. They want to pull up the ladder of opportunity.”
House of Representatives1 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Chair, all this bill does is establish a pilot program so that parents serving in our military have the same rights as other parents to decide where their children go to school. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to support this, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“Chair, there is no reason why parents who are dedicating their lives in service to our country should not have the same rights as other parents to decide where their kids go to school. This honors a provision in the Department's budget request. Mr. Chair, I urge all my colleagues to support my amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“While at its core the rescue squad is made up of brave volunteers, they also are joined by staff to help provide enhanced services of the highest quality to everyone in Rowan County. Over its first 75 years, they have always been there in times of emergency ready to protect and respond. No matter where, whether on our waterways or in our neighborhoods, they stand ready 24 hours a day. Their dedication reflects the very best of North Carolina and the spirit of service that strengthens our communities. North Carolina's Sixth District is better because of their dedication. We thank the Rowan County Rescue Squad, and congratulate them on 75 years. ____________________”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Rowan County Rescue Squad as we celebrate its 75th anniversary of protecting and serving the community. Since 1951, the rescue squad has answered the call for more than 140,000 residents who call Rowan County their home.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“It is a tragedy, but we cannot let heartache keep us down. Our family and this country, we do not weep in the wake. We rise, we fight, and we prevail. When America enforces her laws, we win. Fentanyl trafficking is down 54 percent. Border encounters are down 93 percent. Thousands of MS-13 thugs have been thrown out. This is no accident. It is the result of strong leadership, of resolve, and of putting America first. I will continue to do my part and fight for families against this poison. ____________________”
House of Representatives29 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, today is Fentanyl Awareness Day, a day meant to spread awareness of a ruthless poison that has stolen the lives of too many of our sons, daughters, sisters, and brothers. My family and I know this pain personally. My brother Luke was taken from us by a single pill laced with illegal fentanyl. Mr. Speaker, so many families across our country have experienced this same pain.”
House of Representatives29 April 2025Source ↗
“This resolution would repeal the Biden administration's government price control scheme. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this resolution.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this resolution to overturn a ludicrous rule which imposes government price controls on financial institutions across the country. The Biden administration's CFPB issued this rule right before they left town, and they sold it as a defense of consumers. Mr. Speaker, you can say something a million times, and it still won't make it true. Instead of helping consumers, government price controls will simply lead to more denied transactions and less consumer freedom. Here is the reality, Mr. Speaker: Many local banks across the country already offer overdraft services that provide Americans a safety net on their financial services, and it is exactly these types of services that foster competition, giving consumers a choice in where to bank.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗