56 Facts About Mike McIntyre

Douglas Carmichael "Mike" McIntyre II is an American attorney and politician who was first elected to represent North Carolina's 7th congressional district in the US House of Representatives in 1996.

Mike McIntyre served for 18 years from 1997 to 2015.

Mike McIntyre demonstrated an interest in leadership through public service at a young age by serving as Student Body Treasurer and later Student Body President of Lumberton High School.

Mike McIntyre participated in the Washington Workshops Congressional Seminar in the summer of 1973 and the advanced seminar in 1974.

In 1987, Mike McIntyre was chosen as one of the state's Five Outstanding Young North Carolinians of the Year by the North Carolina Jaycees.

In 1989, Mike McIntyre earned the Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service for his longtime commitment and work with children and educators as a volunteer in the public school system.

Until his election to Congress, Mike McIntyre practiced law in his native Robeson County.

Active in community, church, civic, and professional activities, Mike McIntyre served as a leader in the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce, coached three All-American Drug-Free Sports Teams, and has been active in Rotary Club, Boy Scouts, the Parent-Teacher Association, and Young Life.

At one time, Mike McIntyre was said to have been a member of the most congressional caucuses in the House of Representatives.

When elected to Congress in 1996, Mike McIntyre obtained a seat on the US House Committee on Agriculture and by retirement was the second highest-ranking member.

In 2009, Mike McIntyre was elected Chairman of the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Biotechnology, Specialty Crops, and Foreign Agriculture.

Mike McIntyre additionally served as Chairman of the Rural Caucus Task Force on Jobs, Economic Development and Transportation and later became Co-Chairman of the entire Rural Caucus.

Mike McIntyre worked closely with USDA Rural Development throughout his years in Congress to bring funding for town halls, public works facilities, day care centers, fire and rescue stations, police departments, courthouses, small businesses, housing assistance, health care facilities, hospitals and other public needs to southeastern North Carolina.

Mike McIntyre worked on legislation to establish the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission which was signed into law as part of the 2008 Farm Bill.

Mike McIntyre has received significant recognition for his work in the agriculture and economic development arenas.

Mike McIntyre was named as the first recipient ever of an international award in public policy by the International Association of Personnel in Employment Security for his efforts to produce job opportunities and increase worker training.

Mike McIntyre was founder and co-chairman of the Congressional Waterways Caucus, was co-chairman of the Congressional Boating Caucus, and was a member of the House Coastal Caucus and House Oceans Caucus.

Mike McIntyre was presented with the National Rural Health Association's Legislative award in 2000 and in 2003 for demonstrating great dedication to the health of rural Americans.

Mike McIntyre served on the House Armed Services Committee for the duration of his time in office and was the third highest-ranking member by retirement.

Mike McIntyre was Vice-Chairman of the Special Oversight Panel on Terrorism, the top Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, and a member of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.

Mike McIntyre was Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Special Operations Forces Caucus, which was started in an effort to recognize the critical role that Special Operations Forces and the US Special Operations Command have in national security missions.

Mike McIntyre successfully advocated for the establishment of two additional veterans' health clinics in Robeson and Brunswick counties, as well as the building of a new veterans regional health center in Wilmington.

Mike McIntyre was awarded National Legislator of the Year in 2008 and the All-American Hero Award in 2009 and 2013 for work advocating on behalf of veterans, including support of an annual Military Construction and VA Appropriations bill that adequately meets the needs of veterans.

Mike McIntyre supported the authorization for the construction nationally of five new polytrauma centers and three Centers of Excellence in Mental Health, and was an original co-sponsor of the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act, which was passed by the US House and provides outreach, education, and training to VA staff to ensure that veterans are receiving adequate mental health care.

Mike McIntyre was recognized with a pair of boxing gloves from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare because of his advocacy work on behalf of senior citizens.

Mike McIntyre coached youth sports in Robeson County for several years in T-ball, baseball, football, and basketball, including three All-American Drug-Free teams.

Mike McIntyre was the first volunteer coach in the county to be certified by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association and the first to qualify his teams for the All-American Drug-Free Team based on character development and drug education and awareness.

Mike McIntyre was a charter member of, and helped to incorporate, the Lumberton Youth Baseball Association, which has subsequently spawned several championship teams on the regional, state, and national levels.

Congressman Mike McIntyre is the Founder and Chairman of the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports.

Congressman Mike McIntyre has received several honors and recognitions in the area of youth sports.

Mike McIntyre was honored with the National Congressional Award in 2006 by the National Recreation and Park Association for his leadership in promoting youth sports and recreational programs.

Mike McIntyre was recognized by the Positive Coaching Alliance for his promotion of teamwork, commitment, persistence, empathy, and leadership among young athletes.

Mike McIntyre's selection placed him among a unique group of sports celebrities such as Grant Hill, David Robinson, Mia Hamm, and Jeff Gordon.

Mike McIntyre played second base on the Congressional Baseball Team for a number of years, participated in Congressional Basketball and Football Games, as well as tennis, soccer and golf matches.

Congressman Mike McIntyre had a strong relationship with the African-American community, and he was one of only two congressmen known to both host and sponsor his own event in recognition of Black History Month.

Mike McIntyre obtained appropriations for expansion of the African-American cultural center in Robeson County, where many of the celebrations were held.

Mike McIntyre was honored for his work by several African-American churches and communities through the years.

Mike McIntyre was a well-known champion of the fight for federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe, which has its tribal headquarters in his home county of Robeson and is the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River.

Twice Mike McIntyre successfully shepherded federal recognition bills through Congress, putting together a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, liberals, moderates and conservatives, after he personally lobbied his colleagues one-by-one.

Mike McIntyre argued that recognition for them was a matter of dignity and respect and would help the tribe with funding for education, health care and economic development.

Mike McIntyre was Co-Chairman of the Congressional Prayer Breakfast, which had over 100 members.

Mike McIntyre had the opportunity to serve as Co-Chairman of the Congressional Prayer Breakfast, which is for current and former Members of Congress.

In 2008, Mike McIntyre came to the rescue for Scottish literature and poetry when it was discovered that the Library of Congress had made changes to its world renowned classification system, removing 40 headings and subheadings for Scottish writing and moving the body of work under the "English" classification heading.

The Seventh Congressional District Annual Youth Leadership Summit, which Mike McIntyre organized and hosted, has been recognized by educators, young people and their parents alike.

Mike McIntyre invited all public and private schools in his district to send an outstanding junior to a one-day seminar to discuss issues that affected their communities and to propose ways in which to resolve them, encouraging the students to have a direct impact on their local communities.

Mike McIntyre continued throughout his congressional career to volunteer in the schools and has done so for over 35 years.

In 2017, Mike McIntyre worked with the North Carolina Bar Association to develop the Youth Leadership Challenge program which provides opportunities for civic engagement and community leadership to high school students.

Additionally, Mike McIntyre assisted in establishing a new mentoring program through the UNC Christian Legal Society called, The Mike McIntyre-Whichard Legal Fellows Program.

In June 2018, McIntyre was the recipient of The Chief Justice I Beverly Lake Jr.

Mike McIntyre's syllabus included topics such as leadership, civic engagement in the community, and public service through political involvement with an emphasis on recognizing the importance of the community in which one serves.

Mike McIntyre was named an honoree for North Carolina Lawyers Weekly's 2019 "Leaders In Law" award and named "Lawyer of the Year" during the award ceremony held on October 25.

On September 21,2020, it was announced that Mike McIntyre would join the Ward and Smith law firm as Senior Advisor for Government Relations and Economic Development.

Mike McIntyre is based in the firm's Raleigh office and works on behalf of clients across North Carolina and in Washington, DC.

Mike McIntyre was additionally commended for his significant contributions to assuring equal access to the judicial system and improving the quality of services rendered by the law profession.

In 2021, the UNC Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha invited Mike McIntyre to become an Honorary Member in recognition of his support of and engagement with the UNC Department of Political Science.

In 2023, Mike McIntyre was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by his alma mater, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.