Washington, July 24 -- Representative Chip Roy issued the following press release:
Dear Acting Administrator Fenton,
Thank you for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) swift action in issuing an emergency declaration following the devastating floods that recently struck South-Central Texas. Many of these communities were still recovering from catastrophic flooding just over a year ago, which caused extensive damage to infrastructure, disrupted local economies, and resulted in the tragic loss of life. Although the emergency declaration provided critical initial assistance, state and local officials and residents - including those currently without congressional representation in Texas' 23rd Congressional District - continue to r...