July 20, 2020

Key Committee Advances Kilmer-led Priorities to Combat Climate Change, Invest in Resiliency

Author: Office of Representative Derek Kilmer

Last week, the House Appropriations Committee approved several initiatives led by Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) to increase federal investments in climate resilience and help communities that are dealing with persistent flooding. The Fiscal Year 2021 funding bills provide funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support communities across the region that are working to manage flood risks and threats from coastal hazards. The $9 million invested in this program represents an 80% incr