Chuck Edwards (R-NC)
Honoring the victims of Hurricane Helene and expressing condolences and support for the affected communities in western North Carolina, specifically North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, 1 year after the hurricane made landfall in the State on September 27, 2024.
A Republican resolution with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution honors the victims of Hurricane Helene and expresses support for affected communities in western North Carolina, specifically North Carolina's 11th Congressional District. It marks one year since the hurricane made landfall on September 27, 2024. The text recognizes the catastrophic destruction and loss of life caused by the storm. It also highlights the courage of first responders, emergency personnel, and neighbors. Finally, the House of Representatives commits to supporting ongoing disaster relief and recovery efforts.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The resolution explicitly affirms Congress's commitment to supporting disaster relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Helene.
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The resolution specifically supports the affected rural communities and residents in western North Carolina recovering from Hurricane Helene.
- Scored +2
Does this invest in rural communities?
The resolution expresses support for ongoing disaster relief and recovery efforts in affected rural communities in western North Carolina.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The resolution affirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to support impacted people and communities through disaster relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts, as stated in resolved clause (4). This is a positive sign that our elected officials are formally recognizing the ongoing need to help citizens recover from the natural disaster.
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Resolved clause (3) recognizes and expresses gratitude for the heroic efforts of first responders, volunteers, and local leaders who risked their lives to save others and start the recovery process. This brings well-deserved public acknowledgment to the people who stepped up to help their neighbors in a time of crisis.
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The text honors the memory of those who lost their lives and extends condolences to the families of the victims and suffering communities, according to resolved clauses (1) and (2). This offers formal public sympathy and solidarity from Congress to the people who are grieving and enduring hardship.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups of people explicitly found within the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The resolution explicitly affirms Congress's commitment to supporting disaster relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Helene. Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution expresses support for ongoing disaster relief and recovery efforts in affected rural communities in western North Carolina.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution specifically supports the affected rural communities and residents in western North Carolina recovering from Hurricane Helene.
- 9/16/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/15/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Virginia FoxxRepublican · North Carolina
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Richard HudsonRepublican · North Carolina
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Mark HarrisRepublican · North Carolina
Brad KnottRepublican · North Carolina
Gregory MurphyRepublican · North Carolina
Tim MooreRepublican · North Carolina
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
David RouzerRepublican · North Carolina