Ross Votes for Historic Housing Package
have provided essential housing support following disasters. After Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina saw homes destroyed, and countless
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Case Opposes Fiscal Year 2027 Energy And Water Funding Bill That Hikes Energy Costs, Risks Natural Disaster Cleanup Efforts And Cuts Research Projects
million for the USACE’s beach erosion and hurricane and storm damage reduction activities. · $40 million for flood
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Companion Animals and Families During Disasters
strengthen emergency preparedness for companion animals. During wildfires, hurricanes, and other emergencies, families are often forced to evacuate
After Trump Reinstates Fired FEMA Chief, Pallone Warns Agency Is ‘dangerously unprepared’ Weeks Before Hurricane Season
days and warning that the agency is entering hurricane season in a state of dangerous instability after months … fired as the agency’s acting administrator. “With hurricane season set to commence on June 1, the Federal
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
Congresswoman Torres Presses HUD Secretary and Trump Administration for Delaying LA Wildfire Disaster Aid
year later. “When Texas was hit by Hurricane Harvey, I voted to deliver disaster aid because helping Americans
Sen. Ossoff Introducing Legislation to Cut Taxes for Farmers
communities. After facing soaring costs from Hurricane Helene, recent droughts, and other outbreaks, they are in desperate need … have been hit by natural disasters, such as Hurricane Helene, know that these crop insurance payments
Raskin, Bacon and Dexter Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Pension Payments for NOAA Corps, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
serve our nation in moments of crisis, from hurricane response and environmental disasters to disease outbreaks at home … aircraft and support emergency response efforts, including hurricane response and oil spill mitigation. They lead a fleet
NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester, Booker, Representatives Barragán, DeSaulnier Lead Bicameral Opposition to New EPA Rule
well as for natural hazards such as hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, and earthquakes: Extreme weather and other natural hazards … facilities are not adequately preparing for flooding, hurricanes, wildfires or loss of power in their current risk management
Urban search and rescue gets boost: Kevin Mullin, D-South San Francisco, announces $56M funding, one of 28 task forces based out of Menlo Park, East Palo Alto
nation’s most dire catastrophes, including wildfires, hurricanes and terrorist attacks like 9/11, eight are located in California
Fire Departments & Reps. Kevin Mullin, Jill Tokuda & Young Kim Announce $56 Million for FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Efforts
such as the Maui and Los Angeles wildfires, Hurricanes Milton and Katrina, the September 11 terrorist attacks
Senators Kim and Welch Urge DHS Secretary Mullin to Improve FEMA, Protect Agency from Staffing Cuts, and Deliver Meaningful Reform
Reform Act (PKEMRA) after the failed response to Hurricane Katrina: “PKEMRA limits the DHS Secretary’s authority over
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FEMA. However, after the failed response to Hurricane Katrina, Congress passed the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform
Congressman Al Green to Host Homeland Security Members for Site Visit and FIFA World Cup Fact-Finding Forum on Emergency Preparedness and Response at NRG Stadium
Houston and the lasting lessons of Hurricane Harvey. The forum will include public officials from Greater Houston … ongoing preparedness related to disaster response ahead of hurricane season in addition to hosting the upcoming FIFA World
Ranking Member Stanton Launches Investigation After Reported Diversion of FEMA Resources to Support Immigration Enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a critical hurricane season, potentially violating federal law enacted after Hurricane Katrina … routed through FEMA. Following FEMA's failures during Hurricane Katrina, Congress passed the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform
Casten Urges Real Estate Industry to Provide Climate Risk Information to Homebuyers
extreme climate risk, including floods, wildfires, and hurricane-strength winds. Of these, around 6% of U.S. homes face … risk, and 18% are at severe risk of hurricane-strength winds. Insurance markets are already under stress
Rep. Menefee Introduces the Special Election Timeliness (SET) Act
longest government shutdown in American history, and through hurricane season. A prolonged vacancy does not just mean
As Disaster Relief Fund Runs Dry, Murray Again Calls on House Republicans to Pass DHS Funding Bill
lifesaving or life-sustaining. “As we head into hurricane season, the Disaster Relief Fund is nearly
NEWS: U.S. House of Representatives Passes Sens. Schiff and Scott’s Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act
long-overdue tax relief for victims of hurricanes and other natural disasters and ensures victims of natural disasters … relief for victims of federally declared disasters, including hurricanes and wildfires. The bill also extends victims’ ability
Baldwin Leads Bill to Ensure America’s Infrastructure is Built to Last Against Extreme Weather
available information on weather-related risks, including floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. The bill comes as extreme weather events … estimated annual economic losses from damage caused by hurricanes and storm-related flooding is $54 billion to households
Schatz Details Impact From Kona Low Storms, Urges Long-Term Support For Recovery
storms, less than two weeks apart, whipped up hurricane-force winds of up to 135 miles per hour
Blumenthal & Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters as the Trump Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities
Southern California Wildfires in January 2025 and Hurricanes Helene and Milton in September 2024, survivors can be left … renters and those living in mobile homes. After Hurricane Maria struck in 2017, 77,000 households in Puerto
Bennet, Warren, Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters As Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities
lives instead of a roadblock,” said Warren. “As hurricanes and other disasters continue to ravage communities, leaving many … climate change results in more frequent severe weather. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters force Americans to grapple
Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at NOAA Budget Hearing
Severe Storms Laboratory. AOML is home to the Hurricane Research Division which aids NOAA in improving the understanding … prediction of a hurricane’s track, intensity, and structure. The National Severe Storms Laboratory improves the understanding
Rep. Menefee Condemns Cuts to Research That Keeps Houston Communities Safe from Flooding
continue to execute its mission and essential priorities. “Hurricane Harvey alone caused $125 billion in damage and dumped