On the recordJuly 9, 2015
After watching the floodwaters of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee destroy the homes and upset the lives of my constituents, my first priority has been to protect the programs that come to their aid, namely the disaster relief fund. This is a program that helps families get back into their homes, businesses reopen their doors, and local municipalities clear the streets so that our communities can recover when the next big storm strikes. I have seen the disaster relief fund provide assistance when it is needed most. Our constituents rely on Federal disaster assistance. It should not be jeopardized under any circumstances. Again, let me thank Chairman Bishop and Chairman Conaway for working with the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
