The House has passed the SAVE America Act, but the bill remains stalled in the Senate.
I joined FOX Carolina to discuss why requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and valid photo ID when casting a ballot are commonsense measures that strengthen election integrity.
Through @houseappropsgop, we secured funding to support disaster recovery efforts for low-income households impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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!
Through @HouseAppropsGOP, we secured funding to develop a countywide Resiliency Hub that will improve disaster preparedness, expand emergency shelter and feeding capabilities, and support long-term recovery efforts.
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!
More than $3.1 million in DOT grant funding is headed to Western North Carolina:
✔️$2.56 million for roadway and entrance improvements at Asheville Regional Airport
✔️$585,000 for a connection to the I-26 Connector Project
These investments will help ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with the needs of our growing region.
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day!
Celebrating 250 years of freedom, liberty, and the enduring American spirit. Here's to the strongest, freest nation in the world – and to the generations, past, present, and future, who make our exceptional nation possible.
God bless America!
This Fourth of July, America turns 250 years old — and the resilience of Western North Carolina reflects the very best of what makes this country worth celebrating.
Happy Independence Day to America and NC-11.
As America celebrates 250 years of independence, we honor the courage of those who founded our nation and the generations of Americans who have defended our freedoms. Happy Independence Day to everyone across NC-11! 🇺🇸
My team and I work every day to deliver results for WNC. If you need assistance, contact my office at:
📞865-EDWARDS for federal casework assistant
📞223-FIX-FEMA for FEMA support
One year ago, the largest tax cut in American history became law — delivering real relief to working families across Western North Carolina. As America turns 250, the values that built this country are the same ones worth fighting for: freedom, faith, family, and hard work. Happy Fourth of July weekend, NC-11.
Rural Western North Carolina families, schools, and businesses deserve reliable broadband. 📱📶💻
That's why I joined @RepMcDowell in introducing the Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act, giving states and communities the time they need to complete critical broadband projects already underway.
https://t.co/u5KKZZf8Rc
We want to see you at the Carolina Cruiser!
PACT Act VA Resources and Disability Claims Event
📅Tuesday, July 7
🕛8:30 AM-2:00 PM
📍Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Convention Center
If you're a veteran with questions about benefits or disability claims, please stop by so we can help.
If you need more information or have questions, please call 865-EDWARDS.
From agency heads to subject-matter experts, FY27 hearings have brought leaders from across the federal government before our members.
A few snapshots from along the way, featuring @USOPM, @NWS, @NIH, and @USDAForeignAg.
Recovery in Western North Carolina is far from over, but we're continuing to make progress. Thank you to @RussVought47 for your support as we secure the recovery funding WNC needs, and to @SecMullinDHS for partnering with us to cut through the bureaucracy and get those resources where they're needed most.
Agribusiness Henderson County supports more than 250 farms and agribusinesses across our region.
During their annual dinner, we heard from local farmers and community leaders. I also updated folks on how we're delivering for NC-11 agriculture in Washington by:
👨🌾Raising the estate tax exemption to $30 million to protect family farms
🌽Advancing nearly $30 billion for farmers and rural communities in the FY27 Agriculture bill
🍎Introducing the Advance TAP Payments Act — now included in the 2026 Farm Bill — to help orchardists and nursery growers access upfront recovery funding after natural disasters like Helene
WNC's agricultural community has a voice in Congress.
🚨 USDA’s latest announcement brings $127,888 to the Town of Hot Springs in Madison County. This funding replaces 148 pieces of critical equipment destroyed across the town hall, police department, and maintenance facilities, getting essential services back up and running for hundreds of Madison County residents.
Our nation deserves a redistricting process that is transparent, follows the law, and upholds the integrity of our elections.
The goal of our framework is a constitutional map that provides fair representation and gives voters confidence in the process.
As America marks its 250th anniversary, the Problem Solvers Caucus is proud to unveil our bipartisan Gerrymandering Reform Framework to strengthen trust in our democracy.
The framework includes four bipartisan reforms to create a more transparent, fair, and representative congressional redistricting process nationwide.
Our proposal is built on a simple premise: voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around, and achieving that requires both parties to be part of the solution.
Every year, the Coalition for Recreational Trails recognizes projects that set the standard for future trail investments.
This year, that recognition went to Kara McMullen of Friends of Panthertown, who used a federal Recreational Trails Program grant to train 17 trail professionals across North Carolina in sustainable trail design. Her work, along with the more than $13.2 million the program has invested in NC-11 since 1981, is helping improve and maintain trails across Western North Carolina.