Walter B. Jones

Walter Jones was first sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1995, after serving 10 years as an elected member of the North Carolina General Assembly. Jones strongly believes in the strength of faith and family and has worked to represent the citizens of Eastern North Carolina with both honor and integrity.

Since entering office, Congressman Jones has been a strong voice in fighting for an effective, commonsense government that returns power and control back to the people. His dedication and commitment to providing tax relief for American families, retirement security for our nation's seniors, a strong national defense and a quality education for every child has earned him respect among his colleagues on both sides of the political aisle.

Currently serving his 8th term in Congress, Congressman Jones is a member of the House Committees on Armed Services and Financial Services.

As a member of the Armed Services Committee, he has concentrated on safeguarding the well being of our nation's veterans and our men and women on active duty. His concern for Vietnam-era veterans led him to introduce the War Crimes Act of 1996, which allows prisoners of war, the opportunity to bring their persecutors to justice in U.S. courts. While only three percent of all bills introduced in the 104th Congress ever became law, the President signed Jones' War Crimes Act into law on August 21, 1996.

As a member of the Financial Services Committee, Jones has earned a reputation for fighting for small businesses, and for helping individuals gain greater access to capital and a broader array of financial services. With its jurisdiction over America’s banking, insurance and securities industries, the Committee is of great importance to North Carolina's many financial services operations and their employees.

Jones has also dedicated much of his time in Congress to preserving and protecting North Carolina's unique history and culture. From preparing for the 2003 centennial anniversary of the Wright brother's first flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C., to passing legislation to protect the Shackleford Banks wild horses of Cape Lookout National Seashore, Jones has proven his dedication to preserving Eastern North Carolina's rich heritage for future generations to enjoy.

Congressman Jones has crafted a wide range of legislation throughout his time in Congress. Click here to read about some of his bills that have been signed into law.

In 2004, a survey of top Capitol Hill staff conducted by Washingtonian Magazine ranked Congressman Jones #1 out of the 435 U.S. House members in the "Just Plain Nice" category. He has also received accolades from The Hill newspaper, which ranked him among the most bipartisan members of Congress in 2009. To read about other honors and awards Congressman Jones has earned for his work in Congress, click here.

Congressman Jones and his wife Joe Anne have one daughter, Ashley, and they maintain their home in Farmville, North Carolina.

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