Source: Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC), 11/16/18

Two months after Hurricane Florence devastated the Carolina coast, many are still struggling to rebuild their communities. I am committed to doing everything I can to make sure that North Carolinians continue to get the federal support they need during this long and difficult process.

This week, I led a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing a bill that will provide much needed tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael and the wildfires in California who have seen their homes destroyed, businesses swept away and savings wiped out. Our legislation provides several important tax breaks for eligible individuals and businesses that will help lessen the burdens they face and allow them to rebuild their futures. Working with my Senate colleagues from North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and California, it is my hope that our bill will be considered and passed as soon as possible.

I also joined Senators Thom Tillis, Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott to thank Senate appropriators for the initial $1.68 billion in disaster relief funding allocated in October. We worked quickly to secure a down payment to help those hurting the most. There is still more to be done, however, and we announced our intention to request more disaster relief funding in the coming weeks. You can read our letter here.

I will be keeping those impacted by Hurricane Florence in my thoughts and prayers this Thanksgiving. As folks across the state make their way home to spend time with their families and loved ones next week, I want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. I’ll enjoy getting to spend some time with my wife, my children, and my grandchildren, and I’m always thankful for their love and support. I am also thankful for the privilege of representing the great state of North Carolina in the United States Senate. God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving.