Source:  US Rep. David Rouzer (NC-7), 6/21/19

Dear Friends,

The 2019 hurricane season is already underway, and I'm continuing to work to ensure North Carolina communities still reeling from Florence get the federal resources they need. I'm also standing strong in opposition to a House Democrat agenda out of touch with hardworking families in our district. Read more about both of these topics and more below. 

I’m pleased to report that Congress has finally approved a $19.1 billion bipartisan disaster relief package after months of negotiations — particularly for our farm families who will be receiving their very first bit of federal assistance to help them recover from the absolute wipeout of Hurricane Florence.  The other resources being provided will help enable a stronger recovery for all of our communities so hard hit by Florence, including our military installations.President Trump signed this legislation into law and these relief dollars will soon be flowing into our communities. 

Meanwhile, I'm continuing to work to get relief resources into the hands of North Carolinians in need. 

I was pleased to recently host a Hurricane Recovery Roundtable in Burgaw. This was our second Recovery Roundtable this year, and I hope the attendees present were able to walk away from the event having learned something they didn't know, or to connect with a service provider that can help them resolve the recovery challenges they face. Watch WWAY's coverage of the roundtable below:


I've also joined several members of both parties -- and Sen. Thom Tillis -- to introducelegislation that would speed the release of $16 billion in disaster funding approved by Congress last year. Congress acted last year to appropriate disaster relief funding. But more than a year later, these dollars have yet to be directed to where they’re needed most. Our legislation directs Washington to release the funds Congress has already approved to help North Carolina rebuild from Florence and prepare for future storms.

Lastly, we've recently updated our Hurricane Recovery Resources page on my website. If you're still recovering from Hurricane Florence, be sure to visit this page.