Nov 1, 2017
It is over a month now that Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and Maria shattered their lives and devastated their livelihoods.
Bobby Rush
The Public Record
Bobby Rush is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Rush was known for his advocacy on issues related to children's safety and consumer protection. He worked closely with colleagues to strengthen agencies responsible for safeguarding children and emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure the safety of products available to families. Rush's tenure in Congress was marked by his commitment to social justice and community empowerment, reflecting his deep roots in the civil rights movement.
congress.gov
Nov 1, 2017
Hurricanes Irma and Maria exposed the vulnerability of the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands electric grids to extreme weather.
Nov 1, 2017
More than six weeks after Hurricane Maria initially made landfall, nearly 70 percent of Puerto Rico and 80 percent of the U.S. Virgin Islands still lack the power needed for basic everyday services.
Nov 1, 2017
The economic consulting firm Rhodium Group concluded that Maria cost 1.25 billion hours of electricity supply disruption to households, which they say is the longest disruption in recorded history.
Nov 1, 2017
Mr. Rush. Mr. Chairman, I want to restate or reiterate my request that PREPA be subpoenaed and that we have FEMA before this subcommittee in the near future.
Nov 1, 2017
I amazed at the lack of proper attention by those in our Government in determining their response to this American tragedy in Puerto Rico.
Nov 1, 2017
It is essential that we fund the Corps of Engineers, FEMA, and other related agencies in our next supplemental.
Nov 1, 2017
I am amazed at the breadth of the tragedies that are occurring, even as we speak, in Puerto Rico.
Nov 1, 2017
I strongly request that we use our subpoena authority to demand that PREPA come to this subcommittee.
Politicians like Bobby Rush
