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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 after Hurricane Helene.

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. This comprehensive legislation includes key provisions from bills introduced or cosponsored by Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) to benefit Western North Carolinians still facing the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, including: 

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 and was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 28.

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.

Born on September 25, 1926, Mr. Lambert served with distinction in the United States Army during World War II. As a service member with the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Combat Operations, he fought against the Japanese advance, contributed to the liberation of island communities, and helped to halt the spread of tyranny during one of history’s darkest chapters.

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.

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) introduced the Emergency Rural Water Response Act, a bipartisan effort to improve disaster response and water infrastructure resilience in rural America. This legislation will streamline emergency water assistance during and after natural disasters and broaden support for more rural communities by expanding access to critical grant funding.

WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee favorably reported two bipartisan bills out of committee that Congressman Chuck Edwards has championed: H.R. 3627, the Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act, and H.R. 3863, the VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act.