Chuck Edwards
U.S. Representative · NC-11 · Republican
Statements and posts
86 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Edwards shows President Trump progress and priorities for WNC’s recovery
Showed President Trump federal disaster recovery funds at work in Western North Carolina.
“During President Trump’s visit to Western North Carolina, I had the privilege of showing him how federal disaster funds that I authored are already at work to help aid in Western North Carolina’s recovery.”
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Edwards introduces bill to demand justice for victims of illegal immigrant crime in sanctuary cities
Introduced the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act.
“Sanctuary cities have shielded many of the nearly 650,000 criminal illegal immigrants in the United States from facing the consequences for their violent crimes against innocent Americans for too many years.”
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Edwards welcomes President Trump to WNC
Welcomed President Trump's visit to Western North Carolina to assess Hurricane Helene recovery.
“I intend to show President Trump the progress we are making, the unwavering resilience of the people of WNC, and why there is a dire need to overhaul FEMA.”
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Edwards re-introduces bill to reduce red tape for WNC homebuilders, municipalities
Re-introduced bill to expand building code definitions and reduce regulatory burden.
“The Promoting Resilient Buildings Act will reduce burdensome red tape on trade industries, state and local governments, and communities in Western North Carolina while enhancing their resiliency against potential environmental and structural disasters.”
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Edwards secures 21-day advance notice for Helene victims in hotels
Secured FEMA commitment to provide 21-day notice for Hurricane Helene victims in temporary hotel housing.
“If anyone in a hotel gets told they must leave without 21-days’ notice, or gets told to leave but does not have safe, secure housing, they can call my dedicated hotline at 223-FIX-FEMA and my staff will advocate on their behalf with FEMA.”
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Edwards’ bills to improve dam safety and cut government waste signed into law
Announced Water Resources Development Act provisions securing $49.9 million for North Carolina water infrastructure.
“During a time when our nation’s debt is spiraling out of control, we need to root out wasteful government spending throughout the federal government.”
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Edwards announces committee assignments for 119th Congress
Announced committee assignments including Appropriations, Budget, and National Security Subcommittee vice chair.
“From my seats on the House Appropriations and Budget committees, I will be well-positioned to influence the federal government to budget and spend tax dollars thoughtfully and efficiently”
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Edwards leads NC delegation in urging White House to keep vital, disaster recovery resources in WNC
Led bicameral letter urging White House to maintain disaster recovery resources in Western North Carolina.
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Re-introduced the Equal Representation Act to exclude illegal immigrants from congressional apportionment calculations.
“Americans deserve fair and equal representation, something that will not be possible until we eliminate the influence of noncitizens in our elections.”
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Edwards secures $1.65 billion in disaster block grants for WNC
Secured $1.65 billion in disaster recovery block grants for Western North Carolina.
“Every dollar in the disaster supplemental bill that I advocated for as a House Appropriations Committee member was thoughtfully included to make sure that WNC is getting the tools and resources we need in this phase of recovery.”
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Edwards sworn in for second term as WNC continues to recover from Helene
Announced commitment to securing disaster funding for Western North Carolina's Hurricane Helene recovery.
“From my positions on the House Appropriations and Budget committees, I’m committed to prioritizing the needs of WNC every step of the way and fixing how Washington works.”
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