Speaker Ryan in Houston for Harvey Relief Efforts

HOUSTON, TX – Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), and members of the Texas Congressional delegation were in Houston today for a briefing on Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, an aerial tour of storm devastation and flood mitigation infrastructure, and to help local residents clean out damaged homes.

Congressman McCaul: "Today highlighted Congress's commitment to the rebuilding underway after Harvey wreaked havoc on communities that millions of Texans call home. Speaker Ryan joined our delegation to reinforce our efforts and had the chance to witness what I see every time I am on the ground assisting with Harvey relief - the strength and spirit of Texans in the midst of this catastrophe. Natural disasters and devastating tragedies always test our strength, but when Texans are united there is nothing that can beat us.

"Moving forward, infrastructure improvements will be critical to provide a proper initial response, while also thinking ahead for future disasters. That is why I am relentlessly working with FEMA, Governor Abbott, local officials, and my colleagues to identify options for flood mitigation to protect the Greater Houston Metro Area from future disasters."