The Senate just passed legislation to permanently authorize the CDBG-DR program — a major step toward faster, clearer recovery for communities hit by disasters. Less red tape. More consistency. Better outcomes. 👏 Thanks to @SenatorTimScott & @SenWarren for leading on this.

States are key to protecting communities from floods & hazards. That’s why AFC brings resilience leaders together annually in Aspen to share ideas & solutions. This year, leaders from 17 states focused on: ➡️ State leadership between federal & local levels ➡️ Supporting

This powerful op-ed written by the leaders of #WesternNC reminds us of how far we've come and what still must be faced during the rebuilding of communities across the region. https://t.co/xV9Be2fgVl

Thank you to Senator @TedBuddNC for taking time to meet w/ #WNCPartnership members who traveled up from #WNC & @floodcoalition staff this week. Sen Budd & his staff have been aggressive working to help #Helene impacted communities receive Fed funds and reform FEMA in the process

Thanks Cong @ChuckEdwards4NC for spending time with #WNCPartnership members who traveled to DC with @floodcoalition to meet w/ Congressional members & FEMA officials. Cong Edwards has been an energetic advocate on behalf of #WNC recovery & needed FEMA reforms

Thank you to Governor @JoshStein_ for taking time to speak with #WNCPartnership members that were in DC this week with @floodcoalition Both were in DC working hard to help WNC communities.

Great mtgs w @SenThomTillis @SenTedBuddNC @RepChuckEdwards @RepTimMooreNC @fema @GovJoshStein + WNC Recovery & Resilience Partnership leaders in dc today! @floodcoalition is proud to support the region and broader resilience reform as we approach the 1 year anniversary of #Helene

Policy & technological innovations in #floodmitigation and #resilience are the focus of a study trip for state legislators, led by @CSGMidwest & @floodcoalition. Today, the group visited the Maeslantkering storm surge barrier and were greeted by #Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten.

Hosted by @CSGMidwest & @floodcoalition, a bipartisan team of #Midwestern & Southern state legislators are visiting 🇳🇱 to learn from Dutch officials & scientists the best practices for #floodmitigation, #resilience & recovery. On Sept. 8, @usembthehague held a reception for them.

Great to host U.S. state lawmakers with @floodcoalition & @CSGMidwest during their visit to the Netherlands, engaging Dutch experts on water safety and flood management. Exchanges like these keep our partnerships and our communities resilient, while fostering strong

Huge thanks to @TransportGOP @TransportDems for passing the #FEMAAct out of committee yesterday!

Last weekwas probably the most meaningful opportunity during my time at @floodcoalition when we organized a convo between leaders from #Helene impacted communities in #WNC & leaders in Kerrville TX. Both are recovering from historic & tragic flooding disasters in the last 10 mos

Flooding hurts both farmers & downstream communities. At the annual Midwestern Legislative Conference, @floodcoalition hosted a panel spotlighting flood-safe ag like multi-cropping to protect our watersheds. Great to see Iowa leaders Rod Marlatt & Ross Evelsizer on the panel!

@floodcoalition had a whirlwind two days traveling through #WNC alongside local leaders and state legislators this week. We were highlighting potential flood resilient infrastructure projects made possible by a @afcaction funding proposal the #ncga included in recent #Helene bill

This week, we were honored to participate in the FEMA Review Council’s Subcommittee on Response & Recovery Assessment, a vital effort to transform how FEMA delivers disaster assistance across the country. The session, held in Vermont, brought together emergency managers from

Huge thanks to @BankingGOP, @SenateBanking, @SenatorTimScott, and @SenWarren for including permanent @HUDgov CDBG-DR authorization in their housing package. This language will help communities recover faster, stronger, and smarter from disasters.

👏 Huge credit to Chairman Sam Graves, Ranking Member Rick Larsen, and Reps. Daniel Webster, and Greg Stanton for their leadership on the FEMA Act, and Chairman Tim Scott and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren for their leadership on CDBG-DR.

When disasters strike, local leaders don’t have time for bureaucracy when their towns are underwater or their schools are closed. They need clear answers, fast funding, and fewer obstacles. This bipartisan legislation is a powerful step in that direction.

Another long-term priority for the Coalition, the permanent authorization of CDBG-DR means states and communities will have a consistent, streamlined set of rules for long-term recovery across disasters. It will speed up recovery, reduce bureaucracy, and help communities rebuild

2️⃣ The Senate Banking Committee introduced legislation that would permanently authorize the Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.