Rep. Higgins, Delegation Urge President Trump to Approve Louisiana Disaster Declaration

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement:

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Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and members of the Louisiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Trump today, urging him to declare a major disaster in the wake of Hurricane Laura.

Congressman Higgins issued the following statement:

"Hurricane Laura devastated homes, businesses, and public infrastructure across much of the state. We took a major hit. The entire Louisiana delegation is united in our support for a major disaster declaration, and I'm prayerful that President Trump will quickly approve the State's request. While we face a long path to recovery, our people are strong. Together, we'll make it through this and stand Louisiana back up."

Read the letter here https://clayhiggins.house.gov/sites/clayhiggins.house.gov/files/La%20Del%20Ltr%20to%20Pres%20Trump%208-28-20.pdf.