Press Releases

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced today that he has been appointed to the House Budget Committee’s Oversight Task Force to help bring even more fiscal accountability, transparency and integrity to the federal government.

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today introduced the Unemployment Integrity (UI) Act to reform unemployment benefits and promote Americans getting back to work by including interview requirements for those seeking unemployment insurance (UI) benefits.

Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today voted for a short-term funding bill to keep the government operational through November 17.

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today introduced a bill to expand the mileage of Corridor K in North Carolina by 15 miles under the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) to accommodate changes in the original route so that the entire new route is eligible for ADHS-specific federal funding.

Congressman Edwards (NC-11) today announced that Blue Ridge Southern Railroad in Haywood County will be awarded $12.6 million in funding through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program.

Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today introduced H.R. 5473, the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act, which will permanently codify the current definition of building codes to prevent burdens on homebuilders and local municipalities. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) is a co-lead of this bipartisan legislation.

Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today revealed that he traveled nearly 1,300 miles across Western North Carolina during the House’s August district work period.

Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) is accepting United States service academy nomination applications from current high school seniors in North Carolina’s 11th district.