NC · DISTRICT 11

Chuck Edwards

RepublicanNorth CarolinaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source ↗

What they said 4

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (4)Campaign (3)After election (1)

After the election · 11/19/2024

Government & elections

Track FEMA supplies through final delivery

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Edwards says Congress should address FEMA’s failure to track disaster supplies to their final destinations. He argues that when FEMA uses taxpayer funds to buy recovery resources, it should be able to verify where they are delivered so they reach the communities they are meant to support and reduce the risk of waste or abuse.

Context: The testimony calls for congressional action but does not specify a tracking system or propose legislation.

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Energy & environment

Promote American energy production and exports

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In his 2022 House campaign, Edwards said Congress should pursue policies to restore U.S. energy independence and make the country an energy exporter again. He said he would support only energy policies that empower American interests rather than foreign governments, and oppose efforts to add regulations on businesses and daily life.

Context: The platform does not specify particular federal programs or legislation to achieve these goals. Historical 2022 platform reproduced by Ballotpedia; the original campaign page is unavailable and the exact statement date is unknown.

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Economy, taxes & work Government & elections

Support a Balanced Budget Amendment

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In his 2022 House campaign, Edwards supports a constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment and said that, if elected, introducing legislation to enact one would be a top priority. He argued that the federal government should balance its budget, as North Carolina requires of the state.

Context: Historical 2022 platform reproduced by Ballotpedia; the original campaign page is unavailable and the exact statement date is unknown.

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Immigration

Strengthen border enforcement

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In his 2022 House campaign, Edwards said he would strengthen the borders, restore funding to build the wall, and require all federal agencies to enforce immigration laws. He framed these steps as ways to keep out people who break U.S. laws, pose a threat, or try to bypass the line for entry.

Context: Historical 2022 platform reproduced by Ballotpedia; the original campaign page is unavailable and the exact statement date is unknown.