North Carolina House Unanimously Passes $464 Million Helene Relief Package

PRESS RELEASE (05-22-2025)

REPRESENTATIVE KARL GILLESPIE 

Raleigh, NC —Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives unanimously passed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 Part II, marking the fifth round of Helene relief funding. The legislation delivers over $464 million to bolster ongoing recovery efforts in Western North Carolina.

The funding package includes substantial investments in critical infrastructure restoration, public facility repairs, and direct relief for small businesses affected by the disaster. The legislation was developed in close collaboration with local governments, nonprofit organizations, and state agencies to ensure that resources are directed where they are most needed.

“We listened to a lot of folks in developing this bill,” stated Rep. Karl E. Gillespie. “We listened to the agencies, we listened to our local governments, the towns and counties and the non-profits. We listened to the folks on the ground. But most importantly, we listened to our constituents. This bill has over $464 million to help the citizens of Western North Carolina. To the people of Western North Carolina, your voice has been heard.”

With unanimous support, this latest round of recovery funding represents a continued and unified commitment by the General Assembly to support communities rebuilding from the storm’s devastation. This legislation is the culmination of several months of work by the NC House Western delegation. The NC House has previously allocated over $1.4 billion in relief before this bill, which would bring the total to $1.85 billion. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.