Us Representative Garret Graves (la-6)
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Recent News About Us Representative Garret Graves (la-6)
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Congressman Graves and Congressman Moskowitz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish FEMA as a Cabinet-Level Agency
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Garret Graves (R-Louisiana) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) have come together to introduce a bipartisan bill that aims to establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a cabinet-level federal agency. This significant proposal is expected to greatly enhance FEMA's ability to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.Currently, FEMA operates within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), but bureaucratic obstacles within the department often hinder the agency's...
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Louisiana receives $210 million for transportation improvements
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves has announced that Louisiana will receive an additional $210 million in federal funding for transportation and infrastructure projects.
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Graves expresses support for Steve Scalise amid cancer diagnosis
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves has expressed support for Steve Scalise following his recent cancer diagnosis.
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Graves addresses ongoing challenges two years after Hurricane Ida
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves has marked the second anniversary of Hurricane Ida by highlighting ongoing challenges faced by victims in south Louisiana.
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Federal aid reaches Louisiana fisheries after lengthy delay
Louisiana's fisheries, significantly affected by multiple disasters in 2019, are finally receiving $58 million in federal aid.
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Graves and Castor propose bill targeting unsafe imported shrimp
U.S. Representatives Garret Graves from Louisiana and Kathy Castor from Florida have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing unsafe, illegally-produced shrimp from entering the U.S. market.
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Congressman Graves comments on Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves has issued a statement regarding the groundbreaking of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project.
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NOAA admits flaws in federal recreational fishing data collection
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has acknowledged inaccuracies in its federal data collection program for recreational fishing, a concern raised by several states over the years.
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House passes bipartisan aviation act led by Graves
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves, who chairs the Aviation Subcommittee, has expressed his support for the recently passed bipartisan legislation known as the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act.
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Funding shortfall impacts West Shore Hurricane Protection Project completion
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a significant increase in the funding required for the West Shore Hurricane Protection Project.
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Funding secured for Comite Flood Control Project completion
Congressman Garret Graves of South Louisiana has announced the allocation of an additional $476 million to complete the Comite Flood Control Project.