Edwards Files OCC Complaint Against Ethics Committee Leaders for Circumventing Their Own Rules

Filed complaint against Ethics Committee leaders for circumventing committee rules.

“The Ethics Committee demanded that I be punished for supposedly violating the ‘letter and spirit’ of House rules while its own leaders treated those same rules as optional”

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In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Chuck Edwards

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to simply ask my colleagues to vote against a resolution of censure. I rise to ask this House to do something more fundamental: Judge me on the facts, not on the inference, insinuation, or headlines. First, sincerely, I want to say something directly and publicly to the…

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Edwards Responds to Ethics Committee Findings

Sent letter rebuking House Ethics Committee findings of sexual harassment.

“Those conclusions do not accurately reflect the facts or the full context surrounding these allegations. I sent this letter because every Member of Congress deserved to hear directly from me and have the opportunity to review the facts for themselves.”

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Edwards Advances FY27 National Security and State Department Funding Bill

Voted to pass FY27 National Security and State Department appropriations bill.

“America's foreign policy should put the interests of the American people first”

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Edwards Announces Additional Helene Recovery Funding

Announced $23 million in FEMA funding for Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina.

“Securing these funds is critical to finally moving from recovery to rebuilding”

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Edwards Welcomes New Superintendent at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Attended assumption ceremony welcoming new superintendent at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site.

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Edwards Announces Additional Helene Recovery Funding

Announced $170 million in FEMA funding for Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina.

“Securing these funds is critical to finally moving from recovery to rebuilding”

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Edwards Advances More Than $25 Million for Western North Carolina in FY27 Appropriations Season

Advanced over $25 million in federal spending for Western North Carolina through House Appropriations Committee.

“As the only North Carolina appropriator, I work to ensure Western North Carolina receives critical federal investment. These bills will address local needs today and build a stronger future for generations to come”

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Edwards Advances All 12 FY27 Appropriations Bills Through Committee

Announced House Appropriations Committee advanced all 12 FY27 appropriations bills out of committee.

“I’m proud to bring Western North Carolina’s priorities to the table, especially as our mountain communities continue to rebuild after Hurricane Helene”

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Edwards Joins Chairman Bost to Introduce Take Care of America's Veterans Act

Introduced comprehensive bill to improve veterans' health care access, benefits, and VA modernization.

“This legislation improves access to care, strengthens benefits, modernizes outdated systems, and ensures taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly. I’ll continue working to make sure that every veteran in Western North Carolina receives the support and services they’ve earned through their sacrifice and service.”

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Edwards Announces Helene Recovery Funding

Announced $172 million in FEMA funding for Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina.

“Securing these funds is critical to finally moving from recovery to rebuilding”

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Edwards Advances FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Bill

Voted to pass FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Bill with $2 million for North Carolina fire station.

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Edwards Announces Helene Recovery Funding

Announced $260 million in FEMA funding for Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina.

“Securing these funds is critical to finally moving from recovery to rebuilding”

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Edwards Announces Helene Recovery Funding

Announced $26 million in FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding for Hurricane Helene recovery.

“They allow communities to convert vulnerable properties to green space, reduce future disaster risk, and make Western North Carolina stronger and more resilient.”

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Edwards Announces Additional Helene Recovery Funding

Announced $70 million in FEMA funding for North Carolina Hurricane Helene recovery.

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Edwards Announces Helene Recovery Funding

Announced $165.9 million in FEMA reimbursement funds for Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina.

“When Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, our communities didn’t hesitate — they stepped up immediately to protect lives, clear debris, and restore essential services”

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Edwards Works to Lower Post-Disaster Energy Costs

Introduced bill to lower post-disaster energy costs using clean-energy tax credits for storm recovery.

“After a disaster, communities need affordable, reliable power to recover and rebuild”

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Edwards Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Election Integrity

Introduced bill to prohibit federal election funds in states allowing ballot harvesting.

“Ballot harvesting invites abuse and erodes confidence in our elections. Ballots should move directly from the voter’s hand to the ballot box, with limited, commonsense exceptions for caregivers and family members, not through political middlemen.”

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Edwards Urges Leadership to Bring the FEMA Act to the Floor

Urged House leadership to bring FEMA Act to floor for Hurricane Helene disaster recovery.

“When Hurricane Helene hit our mountain communities last year, our region was devastated. Over the past year, we’ve seen the importance of well-run emergency management and disaster relief services and the impact they have on getting communities back on their feet.”

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Edwards Advances Final FY2026 Appropriations Package, Securing Critical Investments in Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth

Voted for final FY2026 appropriations package funding defense, homeland security, and infrastructure.

“This bipartisan funding package ensures we deliver real results for our communities, from safer streets and emergency services to reliable infrastructure and workforce development”

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Edwards Introduces the VET Connect Act Alongside Congresswoman Budzinski

Introduced bipartisan bill creating secure database for veterans to reconnect with service members.

“Many of our nation’s heroes return from the line of duty with invisible injuries and mental health challenges that can make it hard to connect with life outside of the service.”

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Edwards Leads North Carolina Delegation to Review Hurricane Helene Recovery with Governor Stein

Led North Carolina delegation meeting on Hurricane Helene recovery; $116.6 million in additional federal funding announced.

“Since Hurricane Helene struck our mountain communities more than a year ago, securing the resources needed to rebuild has been my top priority”

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Edwards Votes to Advance FY2026 Funding Bills to Cut Waste and Strengthen National Security

Voted to advance FY2026 funding bills cutting waste and strengthening national security.

“My focus is on making sure federal resources are managed responsibly and deliver real results for the people of Western North Carolina”

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Edwards Announces $116 Million in New FEMA Funding for WNC

Announced $116 million in FEMA funding for Western North Carolina Hurricane Helene recovery.

“We still have far to go, but today’s tranche of released funds helps us take yet another giant step forward. When Hurricane Helene struck, it caused widespread damage to the infrastructure our communities rely on every day”

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Edwards Receives Hurricane Helene Recovery Champion Award from Land of Sky Regional Council

Received Hurricane Helene Recovery Champion Award for disaster recovery leadership in Western North Carolina.

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