Leahy Supports, And Senate Passes, Emergency Relief For Victims Of Hurricane Harvey
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You can read Leahy's full Senate Floor remarks below:
Statement Of Appropriations Vice Chairman
On The Harvey Disaster Supplemental
Senate Floor
Mr. President, I strongly support the disaster relief package that is before us today. It will provide much needed assistance to the thousands of families and communities who were devastated by Hurricane Harvey. It provides a short-term increase to the debt limit to ensure that the
It was heart-wrenching to watch the devastation march through
A disaster of this magnitude demands the full support of the United States Government, and I am glad that this disaster relief package is before us today. If we do not act, and act fast,
We live in a world where "100-year storms" seem to have become annual occurrences. We must invest in technology, conservation and infrastructure that will mitigate further damage and make our communities more resilient. This is what we did after Irene and Superstorm Sandy, and we should do that now.
Our ability to respond to crises such as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, however, depends not just on emergency assistance. Each year, in the annual appropriations bills, we fund programs that help us prevent and respond to severe weather events, invest in the necessary infrastructure to keep us safe when they occur, and promote coastal resiliency. The
With passage of this bill,
My heart goes out to all of those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. I will continue to fight for all necessary resources to ensure the safety of those in the path of these horrific storms and rebuild and repair the damage left in their wake. The
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