Rep. Gillen Secures Major Wins, Advances $125 Million in Funding for Long Island in Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act
Island's South Shore from flooding. “Mr. Chairman, Hurricane Sandy devastated Long Island and our communities
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Gillibrand Announces $168.7 Million in FEMA Funding For New York State
State for disaster relief following Tropical Storm Fred, Hurricane Ida, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other severe weather … Emergency Services for state management costs related to Hurricane Ida, $1.9 million was allocated for COVID-19 relief
Meeks and Garbarino Unveil Bipartisan Community Flood Resilience Act to Protect Coastal Communities
flooding and severe storms,” Rep. Meeks said . “Hurricane Sandy taught us that we must do more to prepare
Thompson, Kennedy Write DHS on Lack of FEMA Readiness Ahead of Hurricane Season
alarming lack of readiness ahead of the 2026 hurricane season. The letter details how the Trump administration … named storms during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1st—just weeks from today. Thompson
Ocasio-Cortez, Huffman, Hernández, Velázquez Launch Investigation into Misuse of Puerto Rico-Energy Resilience Fund
Congress committed $1 billion to help hurricane-proof Puerto Rico by providing solar panels and batteries to tens
Reps. Gillen, Van Drew Introduce Bill to Strengthen Coastal Protection Nationwide
lifelong Long Islander, I have witnessed firsthand how hurricanes, severe storms and coastal erosion can devastate our beachfronts
Thompson and Kennedy Lead Dems in Introducing Resolution Condemning Trump’s Dangerous FEMA Workforce Cuts
staffing cuts blatantly disregard the painful lessons of Hurricanes Katrina, Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Based on past disasters … disaster response. When a winter storm, tornado, hurricane, or flood strikes, Americans should never have to wonder whether
Representative Mannion (NY-22) Introduces 'Restarting Education After Disasters' Act to Help Schools Reopen and Recover
country are facing increasing disruptions from floods, fires, hurricanes, and other extreme weather events. The Restarting Education After
Gillibrand Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Support Family Farmers, Grow Agritourism Across New York
would have been forced to cease operations following Hurricane Helene. I’m proud to lead this legislation alongside
Ocasio-Cortez, Velázquez, and Blumenthal Call on FEMA to Follow Court Ruling and Integrate Rooftop Solar in Puerto Rico’s Grid Rebuild
fossil fueled electric grid in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and María.” The letter notes that the court
11/10/25clarke and Meeks LEAD Letter to Secretary Rubio Urging Humanitarian and Recovery Assistance to Jamaica in WAKE of Hurricane Melissa
recovery assistance to Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. “We write to express our deep concern … people of Jamaica following the catastrophic passage of Hurricane Melissa. We welcome the deployment of a Disaster Assistance
11/04/25clarke Leads Letter to Secretary NOEM Urging TPS for Jamaica in the Devastating WAKE of Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica following the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa: “Jamaica is currently confronting widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa
Congressman Torres, Bronx Leaders Urge State Department to Deliver Immediate Emergency Assistance to Jamaica Amid Devastating Hurricane Melissa
deploy emergency aid and support to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa caused catastrophic destruction across the island … aftermath of one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record. With one of the largest Jamaican diasporas
Velázquez Introduces Disaster Resilience Package to Protect Puerto Rico and New York as Hurricane Season Intensifies
September 23, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – As hurricane season intensifies and communities in Puerto Rico and New York … communities know the devastation that flooding and hurricanes can bring,” The legislative package includes: Strengthening Capacity for Disaster
Velázquez, Tonko Lead New York Delegation in Calling on EPA to Maintain Efforts to Fight Climate Change
numerous destructive, climate-fueled extreme weather events, including Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee in 2011, Superstorm Sandy … Hurricane Ida in 2021, and historic snowstorms in Western New York in November and December 2022,” continued
Tonko, Velázquez Lead New York Delegation in Calling on EPA to Maintain Efforts to Fight Climate Change
numerous destructive, climate-fueled extreme weather events, including Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee in 2011, Superstorm Sandy … Hurricane Ida in 2021, and historic snowstorms in Western New York in November and December 2022,” continued
U.S. Reps. Castor, Kennedy & Wasserman Schultz Sound Alarm After Tampa Bay Area Residents Express Fears of Weakened FEMA, National Weather Service & Resilience Grants That Save Money
Money Almost one year after the most devastating hurricane season of our lifetimes, local elected officials, nonprofits, environmental … United States Department of Veterans Affairs . Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton battered the Tampa Bay area
Video: Leader Jeffries Floor Remarks on Reckless Republican Rescissions Package
when extreme weather strikes, when flooding strikes, when hurricanes strike. That’s what happens when you shut down
Kennedy, Amo Demand Answers on Federal Government’s Lack of Preparedness After Deadly Texas Floods
administrations. For example, on the fifth day of Hurricane Helene in September 2024, 160 FEMA personnel had been
Rep. Dan Goldman Leads House Democrats in Demanding Federal Budget Fully Fund Public Broadcasting
first responders and residents during unfolding events. During Hurricanes Helene and Milton, even as many other news sources … media stations across the state began coverage of Hurricane Helene a week before its major landfall, granting residents
Congressman Kennedy Calls for Immediate Replacement of Leadership at FEMA
Richardson, claimed he was unaware of the Atlantic hurricane season or that hurricane season had started on June … disasters, was unaware of the existence of hurricane season. Emergency management is no laughing matter, and the American
Following Disastrous Kentucky Tornadoes, Kennedy Sounds the Alarm on NOAA and NWS Cuts
tornado in the Midwest, a hurricane battering the Southeast, or a blizzard sweeping across Western New York, preparedness … communities nationwide face more frequent floods, fires, hurricanes, and extreme weather events. Given these concerns, I request your
Transcript: Leader Jeffries Remarks on President Trump’s First 100 DAYS
people that is still rebuilding from Hurricane Helene. She has custody of her four grandchildren, ages
Nadler, Kennedy, Meng Lead New York Delegation in Push to Reverse Trump Administration's Elimination of Critical Disaster Mitigation Funds
York that remain unjustly withheld. During Hurricane Ida, 14 New Yorkers lost their lives—11 drowned in basement … largely residential area hit hard during Hurricane Ida. $42.4 million for coastal protection around the South Street Seaport
Velázquez, Ocasio-Cortez, Huffman, and Hernández Press DOE to Deploy Renewable Energy Funds for Puerto Rico
consequences for vulnerable communities across the island. “Every hurricane season we fail to act, we risk lives … residents with disabilities, as was seen during Hurricane María in 2017 and Hurricane Fiona