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Congressman Al Green Pens Letter to President Biden to Expand and Expedite Federal Assistance for Texas Storm Recovery 

(Houston, TX) — On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Congressman Al Green penned a letter to President Biden urgently seeking support for storm recovery in Houston and surrounding counties in the state of Texas. The missive highlights the pressing need for federal assistance in several counties whose requests are awaiting approval. It stresses that critical aid is necessary to speed the restoration of services and to commence the rebuilding process. A copy of the letter is accessible by clicking here.

The letter lists multiple Texas counties with pending Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requests for both Public and Individual Assistance. Congressman Green's letter to President Biden aims to expedite vital recovery efforts in the affected communities, highlighting the necessity of timely approval to efficiently allocate resources to constituents in need.

Congressman Green stated, “At this time, too many Texans continue to endure power outages, debris in neighborhoods and on main roads, as well as shortages of essential supplies. The reconstruction of home and business infrastructures is urgent, and the inability of people to return to work is a pressing concern. We appeal to President Biden to expand and expedite the recovery process, thereby helping restore vitality to our communities and our great state.”