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Prepare for Future Natural Disasters

Floor Speech

Date: Sept. 26, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the first responders and utility workers, the linemen who have been vital in helping prepare for and recover from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.

The road to full recovery will be a long one for many of us, our neighbors as well, who experienced catastrophic losses, and we must continue to support those in need.

I encourage my constituents to visit my Facebook page to learn more about FEMA resources. I also believe now is the time to encourage all Americans to be properly prepared for future natural disasters.

I have introduced the SHELTER Act, which would provide individuals and businesses with a tax credit for 25 percent of qualified hurricane and tornado mitigation property expenditures. It is $5,000 a year. So again, this tax credit, this bill will incentivize Americans to take action now in preparation for future disasters.

Mr. Speaker, I urge passage.

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