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The Cherokee people should say no to pot

August 17, 2023

Since 1996, Congress has shirked its responsibility to uphold the very laws it has passed regarding marijuana.

More and more states are thumbing their proverbial noses at federal laws that declare pot as a Schedule 1 substance under the Controlled Substances Act. And Congress has sat idly by and watched it happen.

In 2014, Congress took its gutless approach even further by enacting legislation that prevents the Department of Justice from using funds to interfere with state medical marijuana laws, which have been passed every year since then.

Edwards: Asheville should reprioritize water spending, quickly adopt committee recommendations

August 17, 2023

Press Release

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today sent a letter to Asheville City Council members regarding the City of Asheville’s water outage that affected tens of thousands of residents in December 2022.

Edwards, Panetta introduce MOTOR Act to help state and local first responders and agencies save lives

August 16, 2023

Press Release

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today introduced H.R. 5210, the Maintaining Our Tactical and Operational Response (MOTOR) Act, to help state and local first responders maintain their ability to save lives through effective water rescues.

Edwards to convene public input session about Cherokee County transmission line

August 15, 2023

Press Release

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) will convene a public input session to hear from constituents and the Tennessee Valley Authority about the proposed route for a new transmission line through Cherokee County.

Edwards seeks updates on Charles George VA Medical Center data breach

August 11, 2023

Press Release

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today called for an update from Asheville’s Charles George VA Medical Center regarding the May data breach at the facility.

Edwards introduces legislation to improve WNC’s dam safety

August 1, 2023

Press Release

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11) today introduced the National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023, to support dam safety in North Carolina’s 11th district and nationwide.

Edwards announces 2023 FAA Airport Design Challenge

July 31, 2023

Press Release

Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced today that enrollment for the 2023 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Design Challenge (ADC) is now open to students in North Carolina’s 11th district.

Edwards applauds passage of defense bill, highlights successful amendments

July 17, 2023

Press Release

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) applauded the recent passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2024 (FY24), which included two of his amendments.

Edwards slams TVA for denying a face-to-face meeting with Cherokee County residents

July 14, 2023

Press Release

Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today released the following statement after the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) leadership failed to provide an opportunity for Cherokee County citizens to give public, in-person input on a new transmission line that will be running through the county.

Edwards introduces legislation to protect integrity of federal elections

July 11, 2023

Press Release

Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today introduced the No Federal Funds for Ballot Harvesting Act, which will be considered as part of the omnibus American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act legislation.

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