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Brad Knott Logo
May 9, 2025

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

Issues: Crime Border

May 7, 2025
House Republicans introduced a bill Wednesday, the Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act, which would dramatically increase penalties for criminal activity by illegal immigrants, something the bill’s sponsors believe can help deliver a death blow to organized crime by illegals in the U.S.
 
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Issues: Border

May 7, 2025
During almost a decade of successfully investigating and prosecuting illegal alien criminals, I found a troubling thread linking each case: A uniform lack of respect for American immigration laws among illegal aliens.
They illegally enter our country at will and repeatedly. I prosecuted criminals who had been deported more than ten—yes, ten—times. When I spoke to these individuals, they were often candid in stating how deportation alone was no deterrent.
Often, criminals return to the United States within a month of deportation to resume criminal activities.

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Special Order 5.6 Screenshot
May 6, 2025
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

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Rep. Knott on Steak for Breakfast
May 5, 2025

Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) joined the Steak for Breakfast Podcast to discuss President Trump's first 100 days of his second term and efforts to rein in rogue activist judges. 


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Knott on Washington Watch
April 29, 2025

Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th district, outlines the president’s latest crackdown on sanctuary cities and previews Congress’s next steps on budget reconciliation.


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Carolina Journal Oped photo
April 22, 2025

On the morning of Nov. 6, even President Trump’s critics likely felt a surge of optimism. Finally, we could return to the booming economy of his first term and escape the sad economic reality of the Biden years.

Congress now has the opportunity to enact the most meaningful, forward-thinking legislation for North Carolina families and businesses in nearly a decade — reauthorizing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) before it expires in December.


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Art Comp Banner
April 14, 2025

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