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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Edwards voted to pass the FY27 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill to strengthen America's national security and support key allies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) joined the National Park Service today for the assumption ceremony welcoming Ashley Pipkin as the new superintendent of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock.
Congressman Edwards raised the need to fill the superintendent vacancy during a meeting with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum last July, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership to support park staff, protect the site's historic resources, and enhance visitors’ experience.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) has voted to advance all 12 annual federal spending bills through the House Appropriations Committee this year, securing more than $25 million in targeted investments for communities across Western North Carolina.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the House Appropriations Committee has completed Fiscal Year 2027 markups, advancing all 12 annual appropriations bills out of committee.
As a member of the House Appropriations Committee and Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, Edwards worked to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly while advancing priorities that strengthen Western North Carolina and the nation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) joined House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12) to introduce the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, comprehensive legislation to improve veterans’ access to care, strengthen benefits, and modernize VA services.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the release of more than $172 million in FEMA Hazard Mitigation and Public Assistance funds to support ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Funding secured for Western North Carolina includes:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Edwards voted to pass H.R. 8646, the FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, Administration, and Related Agencies to support rural America and strengthen farms across the nation.
Eighteen months after Hurricane Helene, several communities in Western North Carolina remain without a functioning local post office. That is simply unacceptable.
After Hurricane Helene, 21 post offices across Western North Carolina closed due to extensive damage. After sustained pressure on USPS, 17 of those post offices have reopened in the following towns: