Dear Friend, This weekend marks one year since Hurricane Helene devastated communities across Western North Carolina. In that time, I have met with families, small business owners, and local leaders who are still working to rebuild. The message I heard again and again was clear: they need more federal support, and they need it faster. I have fought every step of the way to secure that support. I voted for the initial relief package last year. I traveled to Western North Carolina in August to see the recovery firsthand, led efforts to force the Trump administration to release already-approved relief funds, and called on Congress to replenish the Disaster Relief Fund and pass Governor Stein’s request for additional recovery funding. Western North Carolina cannot be left behind. I will keep pushing until the federal government delivers the resources needed to rebuild schools, roads, bridges, and businesses so that these communities can thrive again. Last week, I spoke on the House floor to commemorate this anniversary. You can watch the video below.