Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON DC Representatives John Culberson (TX-07) and Al Green (TX-09) passed amendments to the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 aimed at expediting Project Brays Bayou a major flood mitigation project in Houston and giving priority to Army Corps of Engineer flood mitigation projects in areas that have received a disaster declaration and where there has been loss of life.
Houstonians have truly suffered with the loss of their homes and businesses during the last two major flood events. My amendment will expedite completion of Brays Bayou which will remove 29000 homes and businesses from the hundred year floodplain" Rep. Culberson said. Completing ongoing flood mitigation projects like Brays Bayou will help limit future damage during severe weather events. I would like to thank Chairman Shuster and the committee for their support of this important amendment to benefit Houstonians. I would also like to thank Representative Green for his assistance and commitment in improving Houstons flood mitigation infrastructure to protect the lives and property of Texans."
In addition Congressman Culberson joined Congressman Al Green in passing an amendment that would prioritize flood mitigation projects in areas where floods have caused a loss of life like Houston.
I am honored to cosponsor Congressman Culbersons amendment to expedite Project Brays Bayou which is so vital to the well-being of our city. This amendment recognizes the importance of expediting a major flood control project in Houston such that damage to property and lives lost can be mitigated when future floods occur. I would also like to thank Congressmen Culberson and Gene Green for cosponsoring my amendment which prioritizes Army Corp of Engineer flood control projects in areas with a disaster declaration such that they can be fully funded" Rep. Al Green said. I will continue to work with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to make funding for local flood control efforts a top priority for Congress."
Both amendments passed by voice vote.
