[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 112 (Monday, July 8, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         NORTH CAROLINA DROUGHT

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the current drought 
situation has reached a critical point. It is hitting hard, and many 
farmers have told me they have never seen anything like this in a 
lifetime.
  According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 16 counties in North 
Carolina's First Congressional District are currently at a D1 drought 
level, and three are at a D2.
  I have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of this drought on 
crops such as withered cornfields and parched tobacco plants.
  Every State from Georgia to Maryland faces similar damaging drought 
levels. Our farmers have had enough to deal with, and a drought makes 
everything more challenging.
  It also affects local businesses that rely on the agriculture 
industry, creating a ripple effect across many rural communities.
  Today I sent a letter to Secretary Vilsack calling for an immediate 
disaster designation. I strongly urge the USDA to get Federal 
assistance out the door.

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