Congressman Chuck Edwards

Western North Carolina is still rebuilding, and $9.6 million in funding requests I secured in the House Committee on Appropriations FY2027 THUD Appropriations bill will help get the job done.

$5 million goes directly to disaster recovery housing for low-income families impacted by Hurricane Helene, alongside investments in Asheville Regional Airport, the Saluda Grade Trail, and French Broad River parkland improvements.

🚨Over $900 million more is headed to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery.

This funding will help repair storm-damaged roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure across our region, bringing North Carolina's total federal highway recovery funding to $2.9 billion.

There's still work to do, but we're continuing to move Western North Carolina forward.

$23 million in FEMA funding to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for debris removal, emergency protective measures and road repairs. 🚨

There's still a lot of work to do in Western North Carolina. Housing, water systems, and damaged private roads remain major concerns for families and communities. I'm pursuing targeted funding to address these needs and support our recovery efforts.

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Governor, WNC senator ask feds for more Helene relief Gov. Josh Stein has changed the amount of aid he’s requesting from Congress for ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.  Stein traveled to Washington, D.C., along with state Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Macon) to speak with North Carolina’s congressional delegation to offer details on his ask. T...

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Affordable, accessible child care is critical for working families and for our local economy. Western NC Early Childhood Coalition updated me on the challenges families across our mountain communities are facing and how programs like Child Care and Development Block Grants keep child care options available and affordable.

The National Hurricane Center plays a critical role in helping communities prepare for severe weather. I met with Director Dr. Mike Brennan to discuss the 2026 hurricane season and ongoing efforts to improve forecasting and storm tracking.

After the devastation Helene brought to WNC, I'm focused on ensuring our communities have the information and resources they need to prepare for future storms and protect lives and property.

Western North Carolina's recovery depends on getting homes rebuilt and families back on their feet. I met with the North Carolina Home Builders Association to discuss the challenges facing the construction industry, including permitting delays, rising material costs, and workforce shortages.

As our communities continue recovering from Hurricane Helene, I'll continue working to reduce unnecessary barriers and support efforts to increase housing availability across our region.

Through House Committee on Appropriations, we secured funding for the City of Brevard's wastewater treatment plant upgrade project.

As the only North Carolina appropriator, I’ll keep fighting to deliver the resources NC-11 needs to recover, rebuild, and grow. ⛰️

Let’s get these bills across the finish line to lock in this funding for WNC!