Houston Congressional Democrats Launch Inquiry Into GLO's Initial Denial Of Harvey Relief Funds
Houston-area congressional Democrats put further pressure on the state’s General Land Office to release $750 million in federal Hurricane Harvey relief funds, at a public inquiry with city and county officials Friday morning.
The lawmakers also pushed for what they say is Houston and Harris County’s fair share of federal relief — as much as $1 billion each.
Lawmakers said the purpose of the inquiry was to get firsthand testimony from local representatives regarding the harm residents have suffered due to Hurricane Harvey, as well as any potential future harm if the region didn't receive what they said was an equitable amount.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush initially denied federal relief for both Houston and Harris County, but reversed his decision under pressure, saying that he'd been constrained by federal regulations, but that he would amend the GLO’s action plan that was submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in order to direct $750 million to the region.
Read more: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2021/06/11/400379/local-and-state-officials-will-hold-inquiry-regarding-lack-of-glo-flood-mitigation-funds/
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