Congressman Bob Etheridge is a proud native of North Carolina's Second Congressional district where he has lived virtually his entire life.  He was born in Sampson County, grew up in Johnston County, and makes his home in Harnett County, where he has been a small businessman, part-time farmer, and full-time public servant.

Etheridge currently serves on the House Agriculture, Budget and Homeland Security committees. He is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management of the House Agriculture Committee.  As a part-time farmer, Bob Etheridge plays a unique role in protecting and promoting North Carolina's agricultural interests. And as the only former state schools chief serving in Congress, Bob Etheridge has emerged as one of the Capitol's most authoritative voices for school construction, character education, early childhood development, youth safety, college aid and other education issues.  Etheridge has also been a staunch advocate for first responders in North Carolina and across the country, earning the Congressional Fire Services Institute’s 2004 Legislator of the Year Award.

Etheridge has used common sense North Carolina values to guide his work in Congress.  He is active in his church and teaches Sunday School.  For his diligent and decades-long work for the Boy Scouts, Etheridge has received the Silver Beaver Award, the highest district award a Scout leader can receive.  His eldest son Brian is an Eagle Scout.