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WASHINGTON, D.C. – One month ago, Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11), voted to keep the government open alongside fellow House Republicans. Their passage of the Continuing Resolution (CR) was a vote to pay our troops, fund disaster relief in Western North Carolina, and ensure that critical services continue without interruption for hardworking Americans.  

HENDERSONVILLE, NC – Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) led a roundtable discussion with local tourism leaders, including representatives from Western North Carolina Chambers of Commerce and Tourism Development Associations, to discuss the impact of the ongoing government shutdown and efforts to rebuild after Hurricane Helene.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – "Democrats in the House and the Senate have chosen partisan politics over the safety and security of the American people – a true injustice to millions of Americans.

Instead of passing a clean CR that would add $22.5 billion to the Disaster Relief Fund — funding that could go a long way in WNC recovery — my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have chosen political showmanship.

Washington, DC - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) has introduced the bipartisan Faith in Housing Act, alongside Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50), to allow nonprofit religious organizations to develop affordable housing on their land.
 
Under today’s burdensome permitting and zoning laws, many organizations eager to serve their communities are barred from doing so. The Faith in Housing Act will cut through the red tape and bureaucracy, empowering faith-based organizations to play a meaningful role in addressing the housing crisis.
 

Washington, DC - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced that the U.S. Federal Highway Administration has awarded $1.15 billion to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for Hurricane Helene recovery projects.

Between September 26th and 28th, 2024, Hurricane Helene brought heavy rainfall, flooding, high winds, and tornadoes across North Carolina. The storm caused widespread destruction, including flash flooding, landslides, rockfalls, washouts, collapsed bridges, and fallen trees.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Edwards introduced a resolution honoring the victims of and communities affected by Hurricane Helene, particularly those in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.

This resolution comes just before the one-year anniversary of the storm, which brought unimaginable destruction to the mountains of Western North Carolina. Families were displaced from their homes, roads and bridges were swept away, and schools, hospitals, and churches were severely damaged.

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, D.C. – Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) applauded an announcement from the Department of Homeland Security that additional 49 Hurricane Helene Public Assistance projects will receive $48 million in FEMA disaster relief funding.