Statement record

Chuck Schumer — Aug 15, 2023

U.S. Senator (D-NY) — Senate Democratic Leader · Aug 15, 2023

August 15, 2023: “Before I get started, I just wanted to say my heart goes out to everyone who’s been impacted by the fires in Maui and the families who have lost loved ones. I’ve spoken to Senators Schatz and Hirono about the fires. I committed to them to have the Senate do everything we could to help Hawaii and the Biden administration has requested $13 billion in an additional disaster relief funding in the supplemental.” Then: “Now onto the subject of today, the IRA.”

Codes

Disaster Mention yes — Fires in Maui.
Climate Connection no — Aid first; IRA is a separate subject.
Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — GOP contrast is IRA anniversary, not this fire.