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Today 9 of my new amendments were passed, adding more than $20 million toward cost-effective solutions to this problem that has caused incalculable damage to our community. Read more about what these amendments will do.
While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, I want to provide you with resources that may be helpful as our community begins recovery efforts.
Now is the time for everyone in our community to prepare for this potentially dangerous hurricane. For more information on how to prepare for this storm, please review this information from FEMA.
When the House passed my amendments in July to add more than $1 million in funding to combat harmful algal blooms, I promised that I’d keep fighting for more. That’s why as Congress continues to consider government funding bills, I’m offering more amendments to address this crisis and it’s dangerous health impacts.
Last week was a great one for veterans. As you already know, we began on Monday by passing 8 bills that will help veterans. We rounded out the week with another 4 veterans bills, including bipartisan agreement to continue funding the Choice Program.
Between the drama in Washington and the threats of terror around the world, I know the good stuff doesn't make the news very often. But the reality is, we've accomplished a lot to make our country safer. Here's an update on some of the decisive victories from last week.
This week we took decisive action that will make our community safer, healthier and stronger. We passed bills this week to clean up our water, help veterans, strengthen our national defense and improve care for seniors.
After last summer, our community knows far too well what environmental disaster looks like. The great news is that this week we passed a bill that includes over $150 million to directly help the Everglades and our coastal environment, including my amendments to combat harmful algal blooms.
This week, we acted decisively to do exactly what we promised to the American people by passing a great bill to help ensure the security of the American people.