Reps. Carter, Fletcher Introduce the ZELDIN Act to Safeguard Americans from EPA Failures and Protect Public Health
pollution and strengthen community resilience to natural disasters. Full text of the bill can be found here
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Reps. Carter, Fletcher Introduce the ZELDIN Act to Safeguard Americans from EPA Failures and Protect Public Health
pollution and strengthen community resilience to natural disasters. Full text of the bill can be found here
Congressman Carter, Moskowitz Fight to Replenish the Disaster Relief Fund as GOP Petty Power Struggles Undermines FEMA’s Readiness
Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the Allocating for Disaster Urgency and Long-term Tenability (ADULT) Act, which replenishes … essential funding through the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) to maintain FEMA’s disaster response capacity. Specifically, this bill
Congressman Carter Statement on EPA Abolishing the Endangerment Finding, Leaving Americans Vulnerable to Pollution and the Climate Crisis
protect clean air and water, fully fund disaster response without political interference, and stand up for the health
Congressman Carter Hosts Senator Whitehouse on Insurance Affordability Tour in New Orleans, Louisiana
United States experienced a billion-dollar extreme weather disaster every ten days, totaling $115 billion in damages . Simultaneously
Congressman CLEO Fields Helps Bipartisan Housing for the 21ST Century ACT TAKE Major STEP Forward on Affordability Crisis
homeownership, especially as we continue rebuilding from past disasters," said Congressman Fields. "This legislation takes meaningful steps
David Scott, Joyce Beatty, and CLEO Fields Introduce Legislation to Strengthen HUD Oversight of Housing Counselors and Protect Homebuyers
counseling, especially as we continue rebuilding from past disasters,” said Congressman Cleo Fields. “This bill ensures that counselors
REPS. Carter, Ezell, Fields, Letlow, Fletcher, and Higgins Introduce the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension ACT of 2025
lifeline to stay insured and rebuild after disaster. This extension gives the people the stability they deserve … American households to avoid economic ruin from flooding disasters. The tragic uninsured losses this year in North Carolina
Reps. Carter, Ezell, Fields, Letlow, Fletcher, and Higgins Introduce the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act of 2025
lifeline to stay insured and rebuild after disaster. This extension gives the people the stability they deserve … American households to avoid economic ruin from flooding disasters. The tragic uninsured losses this year in North Carolina
Congressmen Carter, Steube Reintroduce the Clean Up DEBRIS Act
Congressional Flood Resilience Caucus and the Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Caucus, and Congressman Greg Steube … reintroduced the Clean Up Disasters and Emergencies with Better Recovery and Immediate Support Act (Clean Up DEBRIS
Rep. Carter Introduces Bill to Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage and Retain Current Rates for Policyholders Impacted by Republican Shutdown
American households to avoid economic ruin from flooding disasters. The private flood insurance industry may hold promise … flood-prone areas, and supports rebuilding efforts after disasters—making it a critical safety net for Louisiana
Congressman Carter, Moskowitz Introduce Bill to Maintain FEMA Assistance During Federal Shutdowns
Chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Caucus , introduced the Federal Emergency Management Continuity … Management Agency (FEMA) to continue obligating and disbursing disaster relief funding during this and any future federal government
Congressman Carter, Ezell Send Letter to House Leadership Urging Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
flood-prone areas, and supports rebuilding efforts after disasters—making it a critical safety net for Louisiana
Reps. Carter, Ezell, Fletcher Introduce Short-Term National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Legislation to Avoid Program Lapse Due to Government Shutdown
shutdown shouldn’t be allowed to jeopardize disaster recovery, delay home sales, or leave flood victims waiting … flood-prone areas, and supports rebuilding efforts after disasters—making it a critical safety net for Louisiana
Rep. Carter Statement on Pentagon Apparent Leaked Documents on Proposal to Send National Guard Troops to New Orleans
ready for genuine emergencies, like hurricanes and natural disasters—not diverted into political experiments in law enforcement. Louisiana
Congressman Carter Reforms the Bipartisan Congressional Flood Resilience Caucus; Sends Letter Urging Long-Term Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
uproots lives, and leaves a devastating impact. Pre-disaster strategies to educate and alert the public, as well … control infrastructure, are critical to avert the post-disaster devastation so many communities face. "My district knows firsthand
Congressman CLEO Fields Calls for Long-term Reauthorization and Reform of NFIP
small businesses, and entire communities vulnerable to the disaster of flooding. Families depend on NFIP to protect their … most common and the costliest natural disaster, and 90% of all presidentially declared U.S. natural disasters involve flooding
Rep. Carter Sends Letter to Trump Amid Threats to Send the National Guard to New Orleans
especially as first responders in the wake of disasters during the Atlantic hurricane season. I have the utmost … vital mission to protect Louisiana families during natural disasters. Mr. President, I urge you to reconsider this approach
U.S. Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. Statement on Hurricane Katrina’s 20th Anniversary
founding member and co-chair of the bipartisan Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus, I’ve made … working to advance legislation that strengthens disaster readiness, delivers timely and equitable relief to survivors, and ensures communities
Congressman Carter Reforms the Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus
reformed the Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus for the 119 th Congress. Joining … policies that provide efficient, equitable relief for disaster survivors and promote measures that pave the path for impacted
Congressman Fields Responds to Urgent Concerns Regarding FEMA Preparedness and Erosion of Post-katrina Reforms
Louisiana learned the hard way what happens when disaster response systems fail. Those changes were put in place … needed to protect the American People when disaster strikes. They were hard-won reforms, paid for in lives
Rep. Carter Sends Letter to Trump Urging a Reversal of New Orleans Levee Inspections Being Suspended
Founder and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus and Representative for Louisiana … would be a commitment to safety, economic stability, disaster resilience, and maintaining this critical federal investment. I respectfully
Rep. Troy Carter Statement on Saving Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, Despite Trump Admin’s Efforts to Cut Hurricane Forecasting Data
dismantling FEMA — another cornerstone of our nation’s disaster preparedness and response that Louisiana depends on when storms
Rep. Carter Moves to Subpoena Elizabeth Asche, Assistant Administrator of the Federal Insurance Directorate at FEMA, to Provide Answers on Skyrocketing Flood Insurance Rates
administration’s dereliction of duty in federal disaster response amid hurricane season. “However, I would like to take … communities—vulnerable and uninsured in the face of disaster. Within just two years of implementing Risk Rating
U.S. Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. Statement to President Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Orleans—and as Co-Chair of the Congressional Disaster Recovery Caucus—I feel a deep and urgent responsibility … warning for hurricanes and floods. 3. Ensure federal disaster response agencies are fully staffed and mission-ready—before