[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H4065]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                         DISASTER RECOVERY GAPS

  (Mr. BELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of all of those 
impacted by last year's devastating tornado. People deserve a recovery 
process that is prompt, transparent, and responsive to their 
community's actual needs.
  However, time and time again, President Trump and his administration 
have failed to meet those needs. Sadly, those impacted by last year's 
tornado have joined a long line of communities around the country 
pleading with this administration to do its fair share in their 
recovery process.
  This is unacceptable, which is why yesterday I introduced my CDBG-DR 
AAA legislation, the first in a series of bills to reform and overhaul 
the disaster relief system in this country.
  This bill helps ensure recovery gaps are identified early and 
continuously assessed after a major disaster declaration is declared by 
the President. This will help communities access the resources needed 
to rebuild stronger and faster.
  We can and we must do better for those who need us most, and I remain 
committed to fighting on their behalf in Congress.

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