December 16, 2022

Congressman Al Green Proud to Have Voted for Ike Dike Authorization

(Houston, TX) – On Friday, December 16, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

“I am proud to have voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act which authorizes approximately $21 billion for the construction of the Ike Dike. This project once completed will consist of a series of flood walls and storm surge gates designed to protect Galveston and the Greater Houston area from deadly flooding,” Congressman Al Green said.

“The effects of climate change are making cities such as Houston and Galveston increasingly susceptible to the dangers associated with rising sea levels and heightened natural disasters. As such, it is imperative that we do all we can to mitigate these threats, which include substantial, innovative solutions such as the Ike Dike. I pledge to continue advocating for the Ike Dike until it receives full appropriations. I thank all my colleagues who supported this bill and look forward to continuing to address the threat of climate change through future mitigation efforts.”

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