WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) issued the following statement about the introduction of the Clean Disaster Relief Resolution. This bill is co-sponsored by Representatives Mast (R-FL), Mace (R-SC), and Gosar (R-AZ).
"As a Member of Congress with strong fiscal conservative values, I'll always advocate for the responsible allocation of targeted aid that supports states and cities in need following a natural disaster. Unfortunately, career politicians in Washington like to play games with this vital aid by attaching it to flawed policies that have nothing to do with disaster relief. This simple resolution would prohibit elected officials from injecting non-related partisan provisions when allocating federal assistance to areas impacted by catastrophic natural disasters." - Representative Byron Donalds, Florida, District 19.
“Hurricanes don’t care who you voted for. The devastation our state has seen in the past two months impacts everyone, and Florida can’t afford to have political games played with disaster relief. The goal here has to be to help our neighbors, not to screw our political opponents with ridiculous and unrelated riders.” - Representative Brian Mast, Florida, District 18.
“It’s always important for disaster relief to be targeted, efficient and expedient. This resolution will help keep partisan spending and unrelated policies out of vital aid for communities facing the aftermath of natural disasters.” - Representative Nancy Mace, South Carolina, District 1.
“I firmly believe that good process makes good policy. This common sense resolution will prevent the too-often practice of attaching poison pills to otherwise important legislation that can sabotage much needed emergency relief for suffering Americans.” - Representative Paul Gosar, Arizona, District 4.
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