Statement record
Jon Ossoff — Oct 1, 2024 · 8:21 am EDT
U.S. Senator (D-GA) · Oct 1, 2024 · 8:21 am EDT
Ossoff and Rep. Austin Scott, with Warnock and a 34-member Southeastern group, wrote congressional leaders on the agricultural-relief letter published October 1, 2024: “To prevent deep and lasting economic damage to the agricultural industry in the southeastern United States, it is imperative that Congress make appropriations as soon as possible upon the completion of damage assessments to fully fund unmet agricultural disaster relief needs in our states and across the nation.” Office page dated October 1. Washington Examiner ~12:21 p.m. ET; The Hill 12:58 p.m. ET. After the noon close.
Analysis notes
Same speaker already scored yes from Sept 29–30. This letter is out of window. PDF filename 24.09.30 does not move issuance to Sept 30. Recode 2026-09-03.
Codes
- In Window no — Oct 1 after noon (Examiner ~12:21 p.m. ET).
- Disaster Mention yes — Helene agricultural losses.
- Climate Connection no — No climate-change framing.
- Mentioned Policy yes — Agricultural disaster appropriations.
- Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — Bipartisan; no GOP-resistance claim.