Homeland/Hometown Security

“We must protect America at home and abroad.”

– Congressman Bob Etheridge

Bob Etheridge knows that our nation's heroes are found on foreign battlefields and right here at home. And they deserve our full support in the worldwide fight against terrorism. In recognition of his hard work on behalf of Homeland Security, Congressman Bob Etheridge has been honored as Legislator of the Year by firefighters and emergency service workers. He's been endorsed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Fraternal Order of Police. Bob Etheridge is standing tall for America . He's working to keep our nation and our communities safer:

•  North Carolina 's only representative on the House Select Committee on Homeland Security

•  Working to implement the recommendations of the 9/11

•  Commission to improve our terror readiness

•  Fighting for increased inspections of ships entering American harbors

•  Authored and passed the Hometown Heroes Survivor Benefits Act to ensure benefits for the survivors of first responders who are killed in the line of duty by heart attack or stroke.