David Rouzer is a staunch conservative who has built his congressional career around agricultural advocacy and limited government principles. Before his election to Congress in 2014, he worked as an environmental consultant and served in the George W. Bush administration's USDA, bringing technical expertise to his role on the Agriculture Committee. Rouzer has been a vocal opponent of federal overreach, particularly EPA regulations that affect farming communities, and has consistently championed the interests of North Carolina's agricultural producers and coastal communities.