Political Quotes

“Hurricane Harvey exposed how unprepared our infrastructure and flood mitigation efforts were for one of the most strategically important regions in the Nation. Aside from the emotional and psychological toll Harvey inflicted on my community, it is estimated that Harvey cost $125 billion in damages. Instead of continually spending money on the back end of tragedies that experts agree cost infinitely more, I am proud the Federal Government is authorizing investments in flood mitigation and prevention that will help deter another Harvey-like scenario. I am also pleased that language in section 325 authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance related to non-Federal interests and the removal of sediment obstructing inflow channels to Addicks and Barker Reservoirs. In addition to the statutory changes for sediment removal, I am proud to support the authorization of $19.2 billion for the Texas coastal protection and restoration project. The Port of Houston is home to the largest petrochemical manufacturing complex in the Americas; 42 percent of the specialty chemical feedstocks, 27 percent of the gas, and 60 percent of the jet aviation fuel are all produced in the region. It is good to see government working for the people. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Schrader).”