Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved North Carolina’s Action Plan for $1.4 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding. Sen. Budd led a bipartisan, bicameral letter on April 11, 2025, calling on the Trump administration to expedite consideration for North Carolina’s Action Plan.
“After Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, we have been working tirelessly to rebuild homes, businesses, and infrastructure across the region. Earlier this month, I was proud to lead a bipartisan majority of North Carolina’s congressional delegation in urging the Trump administration to deliver the critical funding our communities need. Just last week, Secretary Scott Turner announced North Carolina has been awarded $1.4 billion to jumpstart the rebuilding process. This life-changing investment will provide real relief to the thousands of families who suffered from Helene’s destruction. I am grateful to the Trump administration for answering our call, acting swiftly, and demonstrating their commitment to our state’s recovery,” said Senator Budd.
BACKGROUND
Sen. Budd led eleven of his congressional colleagues in sending the letter to HUD earlier this month, to help secure this CBDG-DR funding. Read the full letter text HERE.
