Political Quotes

“I was proud of the community members who stood with us and partnered with me in creating the Fix Our Flooded Basements Act. Many people might not know this, but FEMA will provide financial help toward getting a new furnace and water heater, but they will not help in mitigating the toxins and the mold that can be created if they don't get rid of the water in order to clean out the basement. In southeastern Michigan, we have seen that firsthand. We had two national emergency declarations. Water damage, as you know, can lead to long-term issues created by toxic mold, which impacts the health of the family in the home. Again, too many of our families were denied FEMA assistance because the current rules do not cover repairs to most basements where floods are often the most destructive. Again, it can lead to toxic mold if not mitigated. Mr. Speaker, as flooding becomes more frequent due to the climate crisis, it is crucial that we take action to require FEMA to provide flood victims with the full resources that they need to rebuild their lives.”