Congressman Mel Watt

Bringing Manufacturing Back!

Mel tours the Siemens plant in Charlotte with Secretary Geithner and Jackie Bray, a Siemens employee who was featured in the State of the Union address.

Doing a Little Research

Mel prepares some cultures at NC A&T State University's Center for Post Harvest Technologies during the annual Trading Places events.

Honoring Veterans

Mel welcomes Veterans at the Veterans Town Hall Meeting in Greensboro.

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Help with a Federal Agency

Congressional Art Competition

Workshop for Small Diverse Businesses

Grants

Tour Requests

Flag Requests

Service Academy Nominations

News Articles
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Latest News

February 21, 2012

Elect 2012: Watt files for re-election in 12th Congressional District

Elect 2012: Watt files for re-election in 12th Congressional District (Salisbury Post – February 21, 2012) By Mark Wineka U.S. Rep. Mel Watt, D-N.C., filed Monday for re-election in North Carolina’s 12th...

February 09, 2012

Rep. Watt still weighing whether to run again

Rep. Watt still weighing whether to run again (Raleigh News and Observer – February 8, 2012) By Franco Ordonez U.S. Rep. Mel Watt said he's leaning toward running for reelection, but has...

January 30, 2012

Forget the Primaries — Here's the Contest Banks Should Watch

Forget the Primaries — Here's the Contest Banks Should Watch (American Banker –January 30, 2012) By Kevin Wack The election season,already off to a fascinating start, will have an added twist for...

December 16, 2011

Lawmakers trade barbs in hearing on Stop Online Piracy Act

Lawmakers trade barbs in hearing on Stop Online Piracy Act (Washington Post –December 15, 2011) By Cecilia Kang In a raucous House debate on Thursday over a bill to stop piracy on...

December 05, 2011

Watt Won’t Challenge Waters for Financial Services Slot

Watt Won’t Challenge Waters for Financial Services Slot (Roll Call – December 2, 2011) By Daniel Newhauser Rep. Mel Watt, a veteran Democrat on the Financial Services Committee, said he will support...

December 02, 2011

No direct challenger emerging to Rep. Waters in her bid for top finance spot

No direct challenger emerging to Rep. Waters in her bid for top finance spot (The Hill.com – December 2, 2011) By Peter Schroeder Along-running ethics investigation looks to be the only obstacle...

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May 02, 2012

Congressman Watt Announces A Discussion Panel: The Importance of Art to Education, Revitalization and Economic Growth

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Mel Watt will moderate a panel discussion on how collaborative efforts led to development of the concept of Levine Center for the Arts and helped energize academic,...

April 02, 2012

Congressman Watt Announces Small Business Government Contracting Informational & Matchmaking Conference

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Mel Watt (12th District of North Carolina) will host an informational and matchmaking conference about small business government contracting at the Harris Conference Center at 3210 CPCC...

March 07, 2012

A Statement from Congressman Watt Regarding the Passing of Representative Payne

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Mel Watt (12th District of North Carolina) issued the following statement regarding Congressman Donald Payne who died on March 6, 2012: “I am deeply saddened by the death...

October 27, 2011

Congressman Watt Announces His Co-Sponsorship of the Stop Online Piracy Act (HR 3261)

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Mel Watt (12th District of North Carolina) made the following statement regarding his co-sponsorship of the Stop Online Piracy Act (HR 3261): “Earlier today, I agreed to sign...

October 19, 2011

Congressman Watt Announces a Training Workshop for Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Mel Watt (12th District of North Carolina) announces a training workshop for small businesses on how to do business with the federal government on Monday, October 24,...

August 04, 2011

Congressman Melvin L. Watt’s District Work Period Schedule

12th Congressional District of North Carolina August 8-10, 2011 Monday, August 8, 2011 (Winston-Salem, Greensboro) Environmental Consultant, Volt Energy 224 Town Run Lane Winston-Salem, NC 27101 10:00-11:00 AM Salesperson, Popcorn Fanatic 3216 Silas Creek Parkway Winston-Salem, NC 27103 11:45...

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May 02, 2012

We Can't Wait: White House Announces Nearly 300,000 Summer Jobs and Other Employment Opportunities for Youth and New Online Tool to Help Youth Access Opportunities

Today, Secretary Solis will join Mayor Nutter at Philadelphia’s City Hall to announce that the Administration has secured additional commitments from 95 companies and non-profits, three cities, two federal agencies...

April 02, 2012

12th Congressional District Art Competition Discussion Panel: The Importance of the Art to Education, Revitalization and Economic Growth

Each year my office conducts a 12th Congressional District art competition for high school students to select the one piece of student art from the district that will be displayed...

February 21, 2012