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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Thursday January 15, 2026 ( 8 items )  

Chairman Hudson to Lead FCC Oversight Hearing Featuring Chairman Brendan Carr
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Hudson to Lead FCC Oversight Hearing Featuring Chairman Brendan Carr * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, will lead congressional oversight of the Federal Communications Commission as the agency works to close the digital divide, secure America's communications  more

Congressman Tim Moore Champions $116 Million in New FEMA Funding for Western North Carolina, Including $17.6 Million for Rutherford County
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Champions $116 Million in New FEMA Funding for Western North Carolina, Including $17.6 Million for Rutherford County * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) today applauded the announcement by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of over $116 million in additional FEMA funding to support disaster recovery efforts across Western North Carolina, including a majo  more

Cotton, Senators to Wright: Ban Chinese Nationals from American Laboratories
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Senators to Wright: Ban Chinese Nationals from American Laboratories * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 January 13, 2026 Washington, D.C. -Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senate Energy and National Resources Committee Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah), along with Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), James Lankfo  more

Edwards Announces $116 Million in New FEMA Funding for WNC
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards Announces $116 Million in New FEMA Funding for WNC * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced that North Carolina will receive an additional $72 million in FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funding and $44.6 million through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to support Western North Carolina's ongoing recovery following Hurricane Helene. Public Assistance fun  more

Edwards Votes to Advance FY2026 Funding Bills to Cut Waste and Strengthen National Security
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards Votes to Advance FY2026 Funding Bills to Cut Waste and Strengthen National Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) voted to advance the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) FY2026 funding bills, cutting wasteful spending, strengthening accountability, and reinforcing U.S. nati  more

Foxx Applauds DHS Disaster Funding for Western North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Foxx Applauds DHS Disaster Funding for Western North Carolina * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced nearly $40 million in FEMA Public Assistance grants for counties across the 5 th District that were devastated by Hurricane Helene: "For over a year, I've advocated relentlessly for w  more

Senator Budd Secures $72 Million in FEMA Public Assistance & $44.6 Million in Hazard Mitigation Grants for Western North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Budd Secures $72 Million in FEMA Public Assistance & $44.6 Million in Hazard Mitigation Grants for Western North Carolina * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem today announced more than $72 million in Public Assistance (PA) grant program reimbursements and $44.6 million in H  more

Tillis Applauds Appointment of NC Agricultural Leaders to USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis Applauds Appointment of NC Agricultural Leaders to USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the appointment of five leaders in agriculture to serve on the North Carolina USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) state committee. "North Carolina's farmers and producers deserve leaders who understand agriculture from the ground up, a  more