Statement record

Peter Welch — Jul 12, 2023

U.S. Senator (D-VT) · Jul 12, 2023

Senate floor after touring flood damage with FEMA Administrator Criswell, Sen. Sanders, and Rep. Balint. Up to nine inches of rain. Catastrophic flooding. “Vermont needs help now.” Federal resources for a weather emergency. No climate-cause sentence in these remarks.

Codes

Disaster Mention yes — Catastrophic flooding in Vermont.
Climate Connection no — Aid request, not climate cause.
Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no