John Culberson: “This simple amendment that I am offering today with my colleague and good friend, Congressman Al Green of Houston, would…”

“This simple amendment that I am offering today with my colleague and good friend, Congressman Al Green of Houston, would direct the Secretary to expedite a project that we both share in Houston, the Brays Bayou flood mitigation project. {time} 1545 It was authorized back in 1996. We have experienced massive flooding in southeast Texas, and tremendous damage to homes and businesses throughout the area that Congressman Green and I represent. It is vital that this project be completed as soon as possible. Expediting this project will remove 29,000 homes and businesses from a 100-year flood plain. The project is essential to reduce the devastation and suffering the people of Houston and Harris County have experienced in recent years. I am proud to offer the amendment today with my colleague, Mr. Al Green of Houston. I want to thank the Rules Committee for making the amendment in order. I especially want to thank Chairman Shuster and his very capable committee staff for their assistance with this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Al Green).”