Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joined Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and a bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress in urging President Biden to approve a request by Governor Josh Shapiro for a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Members pressed the President to provide swift assistance to the counties across the Commonwealth that experienced severe storms and flooding earlier this month. If granted, the declaration would help Pennsylvanians cover their expenses and needs as they recover from Tropical Storm Debby’s damages.
“Individual Assistance from the federal government is critical for helping households and individuals cover uninsured or underinsured expenses and needs as they recover from Tropical Storm Debby’s damages. […] It is already evident that multiple counties have been severely impacted, leaving many people displaced, particularly some of our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians. To expedite the Commonwealth’s efforts to rebuild and move forward, we ask that you approve Governor Shapiro’s request swiftly,” the Members wrote.
The letter was also signed by Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Congresswoman Susan Wild (PA-07), Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08), and Congressman Glenn Thompson (PA-15).
You can read the full letter here.
Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania.
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