Rep. Weber Announces Reconstitution of Flood Resilience Caucus

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Weber (TX-14), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Troy Carter (LA-02), and Mike Ezell (MS-04) reconstituted the Flood Resilience Caucus for the 119th Congress. The bipartisan caucus will serve as a forum to foster open and meaningful conversations regarding flood management capabilities and promote effective policy solutions that protect the coastal communities that we call home. The need for these discussions is critical, particularly as Texas continues to recover from the deadly floods that took place over the Fourth of July. The recent tragedy shows that it is not only our coastal communities that are at risk, but our nation at large. However, improving flood resilience starts at our coastline. By strengthening our natural defenses through investments in wetland management and infrastructure projects such as the Coastal Texas project, we CAN meet these challenges. Through effective collaboration as a Caucus, we can make a real difference in protecting the lives of innocent Americans.

"As a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, I have seen numerous storms and other natural disasters wreak havoc on our communities," said Rep. Weber. "Over 120 million people live in coastal communities across the country, and ensuring our government can help uplift those impacted by natural disasters is a key goal of mine. As a co-leader of the Bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus, I look forward to working with my colleagues to strengthen the resilience of our coastal communities."

"Once again this year, we have seen the devastating impacts of flooding in Texas," said Rep. Fletcher. "It is critical that Congress works to protect communities across the country from the devastating impacts of flooding, and so I am glad to reestablish the Congressional Flood Resilience Caucus. I look forward to working with Representatives Weber, Carter, and Ezell and all of the caucus members to address the needs of our communities and develop policies to prepare for and respond to the threats that flooding poses across the country."

"My district knows firsthand the danger and destruction that flooding brings," said Rep. Carter, Sr. "As the climate changes, more and more communities will also be threatened by extreme flooding. We must take federal action to ensure that our nation is not only prepared to respond to flooding disasters, but to adapt our systems and infrastructure to be more resilient and better able to weather any storm. I'm proud to be a part of this caucus and to be a leader in this effort."

"I'm proud to co-lead the Bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus to help make sure our coastal communities have the tools they need to prepare for and recover from flooding," said Rep. Ezell. "In South Mississippi, we know how important strong infrastructure and smart planning are. Flooding is the most common-and costly-natural disaster in the U.S., and it can affect anyone, even those outside high-risk areas. That's why flood insurance and strong federal support are so important. I look forward to working with our co-chairs and across the aisle to protect lives, property, and our economy from future flood risks."