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Brian Schatz: Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more severe in Hawai‘i and across the country, and it’s taking a huge toll…

On the recordJune 24, 2026
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more severe in Hawai‘i and across the country, and it’s taking a huge toll on our infrastructure. Our bill will help ensure that federally-funded infrastructure is built to be more resilient to the impact of floods and other disasters.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

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Discussing the Federal Flood Risk Management Act

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