Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced that North Carolina will receive an additional $72 million in FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funding and $44.6 million through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to support Western North Carolina’s ongoing recovery following Hurricane Helene.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Land of Sky Regional Council has named Congressman Chuck Edwards a Hurricane Helene Recovery Champion in recognition of his leadership and sustained efforts to support Western North Carolina communities following Hurricane Helene.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) voted to advance the FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, and Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding packages, supporting critical investments in public safety, law enforcement, and vital water infrastructure projects.
As the only North Carolina member serving on the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Edwards successfully secured funding for five critical projects in NC-11:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced FEMA’s implementation of his recommendation to expand the use of rapid estimates in the reimbursement process following Hurricane Helene, a change that has already helped move $150 million in recovery funding out the door faster.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) voted to advance the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act to reduce premiums and lower health care costs for families across Western North Carolina.
The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act puts families first instead of propping up big insurance companies by:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released an additional $33 million for 44 recovery projects across Western North Carolina.
With this most recent funding allocation, Western North Carolina has received more than $1 billion in FEMA grants to rebuild public infrastructure, restore essential services, and support long-term recovery after Hurricane Helene.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) introduced the Advance Tree Assistance Program (TAP) Payments Act to help orchardists and nursery tree growers replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes, and vines damaged by natural disasters and plant disease.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced his legislation, the Equal Representation Act, has passed out of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The bill aims to ensure fair and equal representation for U.S. citizens by including a citizenship question on the decennial census and excluding non-citizens from congressional apportionment.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Edwards voted in favor of the full release of the files associated with the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) voted to reopen the federal government following the longest shutdown in American history, and added $22.5 billion in much-needed natural disaster relief funding to help restore critical services and provide relief to families, small businesses, and communities across Western North Carolina.