Foxx Supports Legislation to Help Western North Carolina Businesses

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after signing on as an official cosponsor to the Helene Small Business Recovery Act , legislation authored by Representative Chuck Edwards that provides a technical fix to loan duplications of benefits issued for survivors of Hurricane Helene: “Following a disaster, the federal government should be a support system for states and not run interference. The Helene Small Business Recovery Act addresses a crucial need for businessowners to get the support they need from the federal government without facing bureaucratic delays or roadblocks. I’m proud to serve as an Original Cosponsor of Representative Edwards’ legislation and to continue our efforts in helping western North Carolina get back on its feet.” ###