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McCaul Leads Texas Delegation Letter Urging President Obama to Agree to Governor Abbott’s Disaster Declaration Request

April 24, 2016

McCaul Leads Texas Delegation Letter Urging President Obama to Agree to Governor Abbott’s Disaster Declaration Request

WASHINGTON, DC–Today, following Governor Abbott’s request for President Obama to declare a federal disaster for the areas of Texas affected by the recent severe weather, Congressman Michael McCaul authored a letter, and was joined by the entire Texas Congressional delegation, urging the President to “give expeditious consideration to, and approval of” Governor Abbott’s request:

McCaul: "The severe weather and its aftermath that has impacted Texas and most of my district has been truly devastating. The images and stories coming out of not only the areas I represent, but across the state, are nothing short of heartbreaking. I, along with the other members of the Texas delegation, stand with Governor Abbott in his request for a federal disaster declaration from President Obama. We were sent to Washington to help our constituents in times like these. That is why I have authored a letter leading the entire Texas delegation as we join together in urging the President to agree to Governor Abbott’s request. The sooner the President does this, the sooner our friends, neighbors, and the families and businesses affected by these storms can begin to recover. I will continue to be in close contact with Governor Abbott and assist him in any way that I can. My condolences go out to the families and friends of those who have lost a loved one and my prayers are with the people of Texas.”

A copy of the letter can be found here.