Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5641. This legislation will expedite the approval process for small projects applying for aid through FEMA's public assistance program, a program that helps communities remove debris, implement emergency protective measures, and repair damage to public infrastructure. The House has already passed this once with overwhelming support, and the amendment we are considering today would solely add a reporting requirement to the language we previously supported. Also, in the time since we first passed this bill, the Biden administration has updated the small project threshold to $1 million via rulemaking. The $1 million threshold, Mr. Speaker, is currently expediting the post-disaster recovery process, cutting unnecessary red tape and helping communities get back on their feet. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”