[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H5946]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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               HONORING STORM VICTIMS IN WASHINGTON STATE

  (Ms. SCHRIER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SCHRIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the communities all over 
the Eighth Congressional District and throughout Washington State that 
are feeling the tremendous impacts of this week's and last week's 
storms and floods.
  Nearly 5 trillion gallons of rain in just 7 days have swelled rivers 
to record highs and at record speeds, trapping many before they even 
had a chance to evacuate. One person drowned. Countless houses were 
severely damaged; some even lifted right off their foundations. Farms 
were under water. Livestock was evacuated. So many families are worried 
about how they will ever get back on their feet.
  Amid this tragedy, we also saw the very best in our communities. 
Neighbors helped neighbors. Emergency planners and government leaders 
kept careful watch, planned the evacuations, prevented dams from 
overtopping, monitored levees, and arranged for temporary shelter.
  Our first responders have displayed immense bravery, working around 
the clock to conduct helicopter and swift water rescues, sometimes 
putting their own lives at risk. They are true heroes, and we are 
deeply grateful.
  As our communities begin this process of recovery, I want them to 
know that I will do everything I can here with my colleagues to ensure 
they get the Federal support they need to recover.

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