Statement record

Chuck Schumer — Jul 7, 2025

U.S. Senator (D-NY) — Senate Democratic Leader · Jul 7, 2025

July 7, 2025, letter to the Commerce Department acting inspector general: Schumer asked for an investigation into whether staffing shortfalls at National Weather Service offices “played a role in exacerbating the impact of this deadly flooding event,” including vacancies at the San Antonio and San Angelo offices and coordination with Kerr County officials.

Codes

Disaster Mention yes — Names this flood.
Climate Connection no — No climate-cause sentence for this flood.
Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action partial — Weather-agency or FEMA cuts. No blocked climate law.