Rep. Calvert Expresses Frustration with Biden Administration Delays in Approving Disaster Aid

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s inaction on California’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to the impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary:

“Two months have now passed since the state of California officially requested a major disaster declaration from the Biden Administration to provide relief from the impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary, which caused significant damage throughout the Coachella Valley. While President Biden found the time to travel to California and hold a political fundraiser here this week, he and his Administration have not found the time to approve California’s disaster declaration request. I know I speak on behalf of many of our impacted residents and communities in expressing my frustration and disappointment with the Biden Administration’s inaction. As I have done in person at the White House, in letters, and over the phone – I urge the Biden Administration to approve California’s major disaster declaration to provide relief to impacted families, businesses and communities.”

On September 19, 2023, Rep. Calvert, along with U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.), led the entire California delegation in signing a letter calling on the Biden Administration to grant California’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to the ongoing impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary.

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