Press Releases

Knott Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Farm Bill

April 30, 2026

WASHINGTON- Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) issued the following statement following the passage of the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill.

Issues: Agriculture

Knott Introduces Legislation to Protect U.S. Roads and Supply Chains

April 20, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) introduced H.R. 8267 the Securing American Freight, Enforcement, and Reliability in Transport Act or the SAFER in Transport Act – a comprehensive measure designed to close loopholes exploited by bad actors in the nation’s freight and transportation systems.

Issues: Crime

Knott's Team Expedites 393 Passport Applications in 3 Days

March 27, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Over the course of a three-day "NC-13 Passport Fair" in Wake, Johnston, and Harnett counties, the Office of Congressman Brad Knott helped 393 North Carolinians expedite their passport applications. The fair was held from March 23 to March 25 in partnership with the U.S. Department of State.

Knott's Bipartisan Aviation Bill Passes House

March 24, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 (H.R. 6267), a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03).

Knott Stands Up for Angel Families

March 4, 2026

Press Release

Today, Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) called out radical open border advocates at the House Judiciary Committee hearing titled, "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security."

He also addressed Angel Families in attendance; Americans who lost loved ones to illegal alien crimes.

"To the Angel Families, I'm going to apologize for my colleagues. They issue crocodile tears. They issue fake sympathy.

"Clear Vision" Rep. Knott Comments on State of the Union

February 27, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) released the following statement after attending President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

“President Trump laid out a clear, patriotic vision for the remainder of his presidency. From securing the border and strengthening our national defense to addressing the Affordability Crisis, President Trump is clearly focused on strengthening our country at every level, despite what he was handed.

Knott’s Tren de Aragua Bill Passes the House

November 21, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act. Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13), a member of the Committee on Homeland Security, introduced the bill directing the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a study and implement a strategy to combat the Foreign Terrorist Organization known as Tren de Aragua.

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Rep. Knott Advocates for Tobacco Farmers Ahead of President Trump's Meeting with China

October 29, 2025

Press Release

JOHNSTON COUNTY, NC – Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) joined Senator Ted Budd in sending a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging President Trump to prioritize flue-cured tobacco in his trade negotiations with China ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi.

Knott Decries Manipulated Statistics Covering Up Soft-On-Crime Failures

September 29, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Issues: Crime

Knott Announces Upcoming Telephone Town Hall

September 16, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) will hold a telephone town hall for constituents at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 17.