Chuck Edwards
RRepublicanNC-11 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence4
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone15
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency72
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology41
Total Statements
30
Floor Speeches
11
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 18Taxes: 17Crime & Justice: 10Infrastructure: 8Trade: 7Immigration: 6Healthcare: 6Labor: 6Technology: 5Economy: 5Veterans: 3Foreign Policy: 3Voting Rights: 2Housing: 2Agriculture: 2
Speech Tone
Neutral: 16Ceremonial: 11Urgent: 8Bipartisan: 6
Statements (41)
Press Release2026-06-01
Reopening post offices across WNC essential after HeleneReopening post offices across WNC essential after Helene Reopening post offices across WNC essential after Helene Eighteen months after Hurricane Helene, several communities in Western North Carolina remain without a functioning local post office. That is simply unacceptable. After Hurricane…
Floor Speech2026-05-21BipartisanGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHR1041HR4366
VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACTVETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3684-H3692] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-05-15EnvironmentCrime & JusticeInfrastructure
RECOGNIZING NORTH CAROLINA'S FALLEN OFFICERSRECOGNIZING NORTH CAROLINA'S FALLEN OFFICERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H3541] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialImmigrationEnvironmentTradeHR5625HRES1275
CASHLESS BAIL REPORTING ACTCASHLESS BAIL REPORTING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3471-H3474] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CASHLESS…
Floor Speech2026-04-30UrgentEnvironmentInfrastructure
FUNDING DISASTER RELIEFFUNDING DISASTER RELIEF Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Page H3298] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FUNDING DISASTER…
Floor Speech2026-04-13UrgentTaxes
RECOGNIZING SEAN GERRYRECOGNIZING SEAN GERRY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E315] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-03-25UrgentImmigrationEconomyTaxesHR8029HR5103
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8029, PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1128, EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8029, PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1128, EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…
Press Release2026-03-17Foreign Policy
Operation Epic Fury is long overdue for US self-defenseOperation Epic Fury is long overdue for US self-defense Operation Epic Fury is long overdue for US self-defense Operation Epic Fury is long overdue. Since 1984, when the United States formally designated Iran a State Sponsor of Terrorism under the leadership of Ronald Reagan, the regime in Tehran…
Press Release2026-03-17Infrastructure
Shooting Creek Transmission Project UpdateShooting Creek Transmission Project Update Shooting Creek Transmission Project Update As Western North Carolina continues to grow, so too does the demand on our electrical grid. Expanding that infrastructure is essential, but how we expand matters just as much. During my recent Carolina Cruiser…
Floor Speech2026-02-24CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentCrime & Justice
RECOGNIZING DEBBIE LeCROYRECOGNIZING DEBBIE LeCROY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E158] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Press Release2026-02-24
Edwards Calls on TVA to Address Transmission Line ConcernsEdwards Calls on TVA to Address Transmission Line Concerns Edwards Calls on TVA to Address Transmission Line Concerns Read full letter here. Sydney.Jones@m… Tue, 02/24/2026 - 16:32 February 24, 2026
Press Release2026-02-03
Edwards Defends His Work in FEMA RecoveryEdwards Defends His Work in FEMA Recovery Edwards Defends His Work in FEMA Recovery The claim in the December 17 issue of Hendersonville Lightning that FEMA has failed to support Western North Carolina’s recovery after Hurricane Helene not only fails to address the pretense of the story where, as a…
Floor Speech2026-01-30Taxes
RECOGNIZING PHILLIP BARRIERRECOGNIZING PHILLIP BARRIER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E84] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-22CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7148HR7147
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7148, CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7148, CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; AND FOR... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…
Floor Speech2026-01-14BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR7006HR1474
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages…
Floor Speech2026-01-09TaxesTradeHousingHR5184
SUPPORTING AFFORDABLE HOUSINGSUPPORTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H594] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SUPPORTING…
Floor Speech2026-01-07UrgentTaxes
HONORING JESSIE FRANKHONORING JESSIE FRANK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E7-E8] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-01-06Labor
A measured look at presidential authority in Venezuela maritime strikesA measured look at presidential authority in Venezuela maritime strikes A measured look at presidential authority in Venezuela maritime strikes The recent U.S. strikes on maritime targets tied to narco-trafficking in Venezuelan waters have sparked national conversation, but the security stakes…
Press Release2025-12-09
Why Congress should support the NSRP appropriations billWhy Congress should support the NSRP appropriations bill Why Congress should support the NSRP appropriations bill At a time when Congress is often defined by gridlock, the National Security and Related Programs appropriations bill stands out as a reminder that serious governance still matters. The…
Press Release2025-04-20EnvironmentTechnology
Rep. Chuck Edwards says traditional, social media can amplify political divisionRep. Chuck Edwards says traditional, social media can amplify political division Rep. Chuck Edwards says traditional, social media can amplify political division A reporter recently asked me why there is so much political divisiveness today. Today, news cycles run 24/7, and each network’s efforts…
Floor Speech2025-03-24HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
NEWSLETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN CHUCK EDWARDSNEWSLETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN CHUCK EDWARDS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E243-E244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Floor Speech2025-03-11BipartisanGun PolicyEconomyTaxesHR1156HRES211
PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD ENFORCEMENT ACTPANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD ENFORCEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1093-H1099] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-03-10Ceremonial
CONGRATULATING GERTRUDE PAULINE WHITENER MILBURN ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAYCONGRATULATING GERTRUDE PAULINE WHITENER MILBURN ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E196] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHRES161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-02-25UrgentImmigrationEnvironmentTrade
NEWSLETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN CHUCK EDWARDSNEWSLETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN CHUCK EDWARDS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E160-E161] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-01-13CeremonialImmigrationTaxesCrime & Justice
NEWSLETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN CHUCK EDWARDSNEWSLETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN CHUCK EDWARDS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E21] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2024-12-20Ceremonial
HONORING THE BREVARD HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY TEAMHONORING THE BREVARD HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1321] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2024-12-20UrgentCrime & Justice
HONORING DEPUTY JIM LAUHONORING DEPUTY JIM LAU Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1320] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2024-12-20CeremonialTaxes
HONORING WEST HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALLHONORING WEST HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1324] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2024-12-20Ceremonial
HONORING POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALLHONORING POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1324] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2024-12-20Ceremonial
HONORING DAWSON CONNELLHONORING DAWSON CONNELL Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1327] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2024-12-20UrgentEnvironment
HONORING BATTALION CHIEF TONY R. GARRISONHONORING BATTALION CHIEF TONY R. GARRISON Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1327-E1328] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2024-12-20Ceremonial
HONORING SWAIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRYHONORING SWAIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1323] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2024-12-20CeremonialTaxes
HONORING ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS INDIVIDUAL CROSS COUNTRYHONORING ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS INDIVIDUAL CROSS COUNTRY Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1322] From the Congressional Record Online through…
Floor Speech2024-12-20EnvironmentCrime & Justice
HONORING MAJOR MICHELLE QUINTEROHONORING MAJOR MICHELLE QUINTERO Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1321] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2024-12-19UrgentHealthcareEconomyEnvironmentHR10515
FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2025FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7365-H7385] From the Congressional Record…
Floor Speech2024-12-17BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentHR1101HR2758
LUMBEE FAIRNESS ACTLUMBEE FAIRNESS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7268-H7272] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LUMBEE…
Floor Speech2024-09-18BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareTaxesHR2HR7109
FAILED BORDER POLICIESFAILED BORDER POLICIES Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H5438-H5443] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2024-08-04Healthcare
Health care consolidation fuels spending and decreased quality of care in WNCHealth care consolidation fuels spending and decreased quality of care in WNC Health care consolidation fuels spending and decreased quality of care in WNC North Carolina is the most expensive state for health care in the country, with the highest average premium for residents with “plus-one”…
Press Release2024-07-06Environment
Asheville City Council pay raise for police officers good start, but need moreAsheville City Council pay raise for police officers good start, but need more Asheville City Council pay raise for police officers good start, but need more Asheville’s City Council on June 11 showed an increased commitment to the Asheville Police Department, voting for a 6% pay increase for…
Press Release2024-03-09
Chuck Edwards wants history of Indian boarding schools in WNC investigatedChuck Edwards wants history of Indian boarding schools in WNC investigated Chuck Edwards wants history of Indian boarding schools in WNC investigated Americans tend to take for granted today that schools are places of learning and cultural enrichment for students from all walks of life regardless…