McCaul Supports Passage of Additional Disaster Aid for Texans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, supported the House passage of the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act to provide further relief for Texans rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, as well as those affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Congressman McCaul: "After the Governor's office and the Texas delegation received confirmation from House leadership that the majority of today's funding will go to Texas, I supported this bill to provide even more relief to those in need after Hurricane Harvey. Let me be clear, while this package helps Texans, it is still not enough. We need additional funding for the major rebuilding that still lies ahead, for example, projects such as the dredging of our ports, CDBG and Army Corps funding, housing, and additional mitigation resources. Ultimately, I am pleased with the assurances from House Leadership that Texas will receive the help it needs in the next supplemental package. I remain committed to our state's recovery efforts, including funding for my top priority, a reservoir on Cypress Creek to protect the Greater Houston Metro Area from future flood disasters."

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