Press Releases
September 2, 2011
Press Release
Today, Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) led 56 Members of Congress in a letter to the House Speaker and Majority Leader calling on them “to assure the American people that the federal government remains a committed partner in helping to restore communities in the wake of natural disasters” and “make it clear that budgetary offsets will not be required prior to emergency funding.”
August 30, 2011
Press Release
Washington, DC— Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) announced today a grant for the Louis Armstrong International Airport totaling $1.1 million dollars. It will fund a portion of planned taxiway G to ease and speed traffic flow both in and out of the terminals – helping more planes arrive and depart on schedule.
August 29, 2011
Press Release
“I’ll never forget Hurricane Katrina—the mix of a natural and a man-made catastrophe that resulted in the death of over 1,500 of our neighbors. Millions of folks were marked by the tragedy. On this sixth anniversary, I'm sending my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to those still struggling to rebuild—financially, emotionally, and structurally—from the storm."
August 25, 2011
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“Days before the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we’re all praying that there is no damage from Hurricane Irene. If there is damage, however, Congress absolutely must respond quickly, efficiently, and compassionately. It should be the policy of this body that we're going to be wherever our citizens need us in times of emergency."
July 26, 2011
Press Release
Mr. Richmond’s amendment increases funds for the Bureau of Oceans and Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement by $5 million. The additional funding is estimated to increase the pace of oil drilling permitting and, as a result, contribute to the creation of some 230,000 jobs.The measure passed 221-192.
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July 11, 2011
Press Release
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following video of his Floor statement after the House passed the Scalise/Richmond amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations bill. The amendment would add $6.3 million to the Army Corps of Engineers budget for dredging of waterways. The bipartisan measure passed 241 – 418.
July 7, 2011
Press Release
"FEMA is currently conducting disaster operations in every single state in America. The Agency will likely run out of funding by September. When it runs out of funding, we can’t leave Americans literally out in the cold. We must continue the American tradition of helping other Americans."
July 6, 2011
Press Release
"Finally, we have a decision to make more people whole. The settlement represents progress on this issue, but more must be done to assist homeowners impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Unfortunately, for some storm survivors, this decision is too little too late."
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June 22, 2011
Press Release
"Almost six years after Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma, the government is attempting to recoup disaster assistance from people who didn’t do anything wrong. In Orleans and Jefferson Parishes alone, FEMA is asking 104 people to pay an average of $7,000 each. It’s absurd!"
June 15, 2011
Press Release
“Two nights ago, an 800 foot ship carrying carbon black oil ran aground and is still stuck in the center of the Mississippi River. We’re lucky that it is not currently blocking traffic or leaking oil, but this incident highlights the danger of failing to dredge.”
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