McIntyre Announces for Re-Election to the U.S. House - July 27th, 2009

U.S. Rep Mike McIntyre has announced that he will be seeking re-election to the United States Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“As Chairman of the Agricultural Subcommittee that oversees rural economic development and as Vice-Chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Terrorism that oversees our special operations forces worldwide, I am grateful for the opportunity to exert even greater advocacy and more positive influence on behalf of both our area’s citizens and the country as a whole.”

McIntyre has won the top honors in Congress for:

· National Legislator of the Year for his work on behalf of veterans (2008);

· National Legislator of the Year in agriculture (2007);

· National Leadership Award in economic development (2007);

· Admiral Circle’s Award for leadership on coastal concerns (2005);

· “MVP” Award for his work on behalf of senior citizens (2004);

· National Legislative Award twice for rural health care (2000 & 2003);

· Medal of Merit Award from the National Guard for national defense (2000).

McIntyre also won the first-ever International Award in Public Policy for jobs and workforce development in 2001.

In additional to his leadership responsibilities as a Senior Whip and as a member of the Majority Leader’s Advisory Council, McIntyre is a senior commissioner on the U.S. Commission on Cooperation and Security in Europe.

“I deeply appreciate the confidence and encouragement from many who have asked me to consider the U.S. Senate race. With the leadership positions I currently hold in the U.S. House, there is a greater opportunity to capitalize on these to benefit our constituents and the citizens of North Carolina.”

“From jobs and economic development to improved education and health care; from strengthening agriculture to strengthening our national defense; from helping our seniors and veterans to increasing opportunities for our children – fighting for our families and our future will continue to be my commitment.”

McIntyre is founder and Co-Chairman of both the Congressional Waterways Caucus and the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports. He is also Co-Chairman of the Special Operations Forces Caucus and has served on the U.S. Naval Academy Advisory Board.