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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) introduced the VET Connect Act with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a secure, privacy-preserving database and messaging platform that enables veterans to reconnect with fellow service members with whom they served without requiring the disclosure of personal contact information.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) led a North Carolina delegation meeting with Governor Josh Stein to review ongoing disaster recovery efforts more than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated communities across Western North Carolina.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) voted to advance the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) FY2026 funding bills, cutting wasteful spending, strengthening accountability, and reinforcing U.S. national security.
The package keeps FY2026 spending nearly $10 billion below current continuing spending levels, restoring fiscal discipline and delivering meaningful savings for taxpayers.
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:
The recent U.S. strikes on maritime targets tied to narco-trafficking in Venezuelan waters have sparked national conversation, but the security stakes reach far beyond a single news cycle.
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.