Chuck Edwards

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Edwards urged his colleagues to act immediately to reopen Department of Homeland Security operations and fully replenish the Disaster Relief Fund so that western North Carolina could continue rebuilding after Hurricane Helene.

Edwards spoke in support of H.R. 5184, the Affordable HOMES Act, stating that it would reduce construction delays and costs while giving local communities greater flexibility to build needed housing.

Edwards expressed opposition to an NDAA provision that would grant Federal tribal recognition to the Lumbee community outside the established merit-based process administered by the Department of the Interior's Office of Federal Acknowledgement.

Edwards addressed the House for 1 minute to describe the impact of Hurricane Helene on western North Carolina one year after the storm, including details about water levels, wind speeds, landslides, road closures, power outages, and fatalities, and to praise the community's resilience and rebuilding efforts.

Edwards stated that House Republicans are not cutting Medicaid with work requirements, citing Congressional Budget Office data that of 7.8 million people Democrats say would lose coverage, 4.8 million are able-bodied adults without children who could work, 1.4 million are in the country illegally, and 2.2 million do not qualify under the law, and argued that work requirements are a path to dignity and independence rather than a punishment.

Edwards stated that as a member of the House Budget Committee, he helped craft a reconciliation bill with $1.7 trillion in savings that garnered support from the full House Republican conference, and he is co-sponsoring the Stop Anarchists from Endangering (SAFE) Cities Act, the Returning Illegals Over Turmoil (RIOT) Act, and the Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act.

Edwards submitted a newsletter to the Congressional Record outlining provisions of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including sections on tax relief, Medicaid changes, energy policy, border security, and military investments.

Edwards included in the Congressional Record a newsletter to constituents describing an agreement between FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve debris removal oversight and precision following Hurricane Helene, outlining a process where property owners can mark debris areas with red flags for consultation before removal.

Edwards debated and voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the House floor and questioned USPS Inspector General Tammy Hull on the status of post offices in Western North Carolina that remained inoperable eight months after Hurricane Helene.

Edwards included in the Congressional Record a newsletter updating constituents on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, Chatuge Dam repair needs, and consumer protection issues.

Edwards included in the Congressional Record a newsletter reporting on his selection to serve on President Trump's special task force for Western North Carolina recovery and detailing his recommendations on fixing FEMA and accelerating the recovery process.

Edwards introduced the Helene Small Business Recovery Act to clarify that Small Business Administration loans and federal grants are not duplicative for small business owners rebuilding after Hurricane Helene.

Edwards voted for the House-passed SAVE Act to require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.

Edwards held his ninth in-person town hall in Asheville and answered questions from constituents about the House budget plan and DOGE.

Edwards voted for the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act (DETERRENT Act).

Edwards announced that the Town of Canton will receive a $40,780,000 grant for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements funded through the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 and the American Relief Act.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.