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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) voted to keep the federal government funded and continue critical Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security announced an additional $64.2 million for Hurricane Helene recovery project reimbursements in Western North Carolina. This funding brings the amount released to more than $228 million in the last two months.

Washington, DC – At a meeting about securing additional funding and continuing North Carolina’s recovery, Congressman Chuck Edwards called on Governor Josh Stein to encourage Democrats in Congress to work across party lines to avert a government shutdown given the disastrous effect a halt in government operations would have on recovery efforts in Western North Carolina one year

Washington, DC - The Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act, led by Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11), successfully passed through the House as part of the Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Act.

WASHINGTON, DC - The FEMA Reform Act advanced out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) led an amendment that will direct the United States Postal Service (USPS) to produce a plan on how they will reopen closed facilities and reestablish service in Western North Carolina.  This amendment was included in the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026

CHEROKEE, NC – Earlier this month, a tribal military honor ceremony was held to recognize Cabe Monroe Lambert, the last living World War II veteran of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

WAYNESVILLE, NC - U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) hosted a Military Service Academy Day at Tuscola High School in Waynesville, NC, providing high school students with an opportunity to learn more about admission to one of our nation’s five service academies.