Press Releases

Knott, Bice Stop Illegal Entry Act Passes Out of Committee

May 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) released the following statement regarding the passage of his bill with Rep. Stephanie Bice (OK-05) out of committee. The Stop Illegal Entry Act imposes strict penalties against criminal illegal immigrants.

“The legislation that I, along with Congresswoman Bice and Senator Cruz, put forth draws a hard line.

Issues: Crime Border

Knott Introduces Landmark Immigration Bill

May 9, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Brad Knott introduced legislation strengthening penalties against criminal illegal immigrants.

Issues: Crime Border

Knott Leads Effort to Expose Incentives for Illegal Aliens

May 6, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) led a group of five lawmakers speaking on the House Floor to expose and condemn the Biden administration’s misuse of taxpayer dollars to incentivize illegal immigration and worsen the open borders crisis.

“Mr. Speaker, you’ve heard today from my colleagues and myself about the outrageous, government-funded incentives and plan to keep illegal aliens not only flowing into the country but to stay in this country.

Issues: Border

Knott Announces Art Competition Submission Dates, Locations

April 14, 2025

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NORTH CAROLINA – Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) announced the following dates and locations for submissions to the Congressional Art Competition:

Knott Slams Bureaucratic Hurdles Hindering RDU Airport

April 8, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) questioned Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (RDU) President and CEO Michael Landguth about the bureaucratic overreach and inefficiency that has delayed investments in the airport’s infrastructure.

Knott Examines Government Surveillance Abuse

April 8, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) questioned witnesses and shared his first-hand experience with government surveillance at a House Judiciary Committee hearing.

Knott Honors Youngsville in U.S. House Floor Speech

March 11, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Knott commemorated the 150th anniversary of Youngsville, North Carolina’s incorporation.

"Today, Youngsville is a vibrant, proudly patriotic community with robust growth across the board. And yet somehow, despite this growth, Youngsville has retained its character and heart while reimagining its downtown to meet the demands of an active community," Rep.

Knott Statement on Successful CR Vote

March 11, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Knott issued the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.

“Whether skyrocketing costs, unchecked immigration or tremendously wasteful spending, the list of problems facing our country is long. The President has made significant progress in reversing many of these problems in just a few weeks and has requested this C.R.

Issues: Congress

Rep. Knott Statement on Wake Co. Murder Suspect Extradited from Mexico

February 28, 2025

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WAKE COUNTY, NC - Today, Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) released the following statement regarding the extradition of a murder suspect from Mexico to be tried for the killing of Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd.

Issues: Crime

Rep. Knott Statement on House Budget Resolution

February 26, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Knott released the following statement regarding the passage of the FY25 Budget Resolution:

“One of the reasons I came to Congress is to build a better future for North Carolina families. This budget resolution provides a blueprint for finally starting to rein in reckless spending, returning money back to your pockets and initiating President Trump’s agenda to strengthen America,” Rep.

Issues: Congress