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Press Releases

June 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) joined House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12) to introduce the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, comprehensive legislation to improve veterans’ access to care, strengthen benefits, and modernize VA services.

June 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the release of more than $172 million in FEMA Hazard Mitigation and Public Assistance funds to support ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Funding secured for Western North Carolina includes:

June 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Edwards voted to pass H.R. 8646, the FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, Administration, and Related Agencies to support rural America and strengthen farms across the nation.

April 27, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the release of nearly $260 million in FEMA Public Assistance funds to support ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Funding secured for Western North Carolina includes:

April 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the release of $26 million in FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program reimbursement funds to support ongoing Hurricane recovery in Western North Carolina. Funding secured for North Carolina’s 11th District includes: 
March 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the release of $70 million in FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds to support North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. Funding secured for North Carolina’s 11th District includes the following projects: 

February 27, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the release of $165.9 million in FEMA reimbursement funds to support North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene and COVID-19 emergency measures. Funding secured for North Carolina’s 11th District includes the following projects: 

February 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) joined Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17) and Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16) to introduce the Disaster Zone Affordability Investment Act to stimulate local communities and lower electricity costs for communities impacted by natural disasters. 

February 4, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) introduced the No Funds for Ballot Harvesting Act, legislation aimed at strengthening election integrity and protecting free and honest elections. 
 
Congressman Edwards said,“Ballot harvesting invites abuse and erodes confidence in our elections. Ballots should move directly from the voter’s hand to the ballot box, with limited, commonsense exceptions for caregivers and family members, not through political middlemen.” 
 

February 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) urged House leadership to bring H.R. 4669, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act, to the House floor for consideration, emphasizing the need for faster, fairer disaster recovery for communities still rebuilding after Hurricane Helene.