Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus Reform

Strategic Insights -

As the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) has reformed the Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus for the 119th Congress, joined by Reps. Joe Neguse (D-CO), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ). This bipartisan effort aims to advance legislation and policies providing efficient, equitable relief for disaster survivors and promoting disaster preparedness measures to save lives. The co-chairs of the caucus have directly navigated the disaster recovery process, bringing a unique perspective to address the nation's disaster preparedness and recovery systems.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) has reformed the Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus for the 119th Congress to advance legislation and policies providing efficient, equitable relief for disaster survivors.
  • The co-chairs of the caucus, including Reps. Joe Neguse (D-CO), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), bring a diverse perspective, having navigated the disaster recovery process in different regions and capacities.
  • The caucus will work across the aisle to develop common-sense policies that promote disaster preparedness, advocate for timely relief, and ensure communities are equipped to respond and recover from natural disasters.
  • Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) stressed the need for reform in the emergency management system, citing his experience as the first emergency manager elected to Congress.
  • Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) emphasized the importance of preparedness measures, stating that "As Americans face increasing numbers of natural disasters, we must do all we can to prepare our communities to respond and recover in the wake of tragedy."
  • Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) highlighted the need for reliable resources during hurricane season, drawing from his experience as a firefighter, paramedic, Fire Chief, and Mayor.
  • Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) stressed the importance of protecting families in disaster-prone communities, advocating for common-sense policies that keep communities safe.

Statistics:

  • The 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina marks a devastating milestone in the nation's history, demonstrating the need for improved disaster preparedness and recovery systems.
  • The Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus aims to work across the aisle to develop legislation and policies providing equitable relief for disaster survivors.
  • Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) has emphasized the importance of disaster preparedness, stating that "Hurricane Katrina, and all the storms we have experienced since then, taught us that natural disasters know no boundaries, and neither should our nation's disaster preparedness or recovery systems."
  • The caucus co-chairs represent regions that experience a wide variety of natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding.

Sources:

  • [Office of Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) News Release]
  • [Statement by Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO)]
  • [Statement by Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL)]
  • [Statement by Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL)]
  • [Statement by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)]