The lack of equitable resources during a disaster is appalling, which is why I, along with Representatives Carter, Titus, and Brian Higgins, created the Congressional Disaster Equity and Building Resilience Caucus.
Thompson highlights the need for equitable disaster resources and the formation of a caucus to address this issue.
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