American Flood Coalition Recognizes Representative Michael Burgess as a Federal Champion
As North Texas communities face stronger storms and more frequent flooding, Rep. Michael Burgess commits to driving solutions to build resilience.
WASHINGTON, DC — March 16, 2023 — The American Flood Coalition today recognized Representative Michael Burgess, M.D., (R-TX) as a Federal Champion for his leadership, public service, and commitment to finding proactive solutions to challenges posed by flooding.
“Downpours and floods are not new to North Texas, as seen clearly with the 2015 flooding of Ray Roberts, Grapevine, and Lewisville Lakes,” said Congressman Burgess. “I look forward to working with the American Flood Coalition, as well as my colleagues in Congress, on long-term solutions that accelerate recoveries, boost local economies, and prepare us for the long run.”
Dr. Burgess joins 28 bipartisan, bicameral AFC Federal Champions, those members of Congress dedicated to advancing solutions to stronger storms, more frequent flooding, and rising seas. He is the third AFC Federal Champion representing Texas, joining Reps. Dan Crenshaw and Lizzie Fletcher as part of the growing contingent in the Lone Star state.
“Congressman Burgess has been diligently focused on protecting communities across North Texas from flooding,” said Melissa Roberts, AFC’s Executive Director. “His leadership and guidance in emergency preparedness will help strengthen our growing coalition in Texas.”
Rep. Burgess has a long history of securing funding for communities to both recover from and prepare for flooding and other natural hazards. His commitment to swift federal action has sped up recoveries and positioned communities on the front lines of flooding in North Texas to build long-term resilience.
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About the American Flood Coalition
The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group that brings together cities, elected officials, military leaders, businesses, and civic groups to drive adaptation to higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. The Coalition advances solutions that support flood-affected communities and protect our nation’s residents, economy, and military installations. AFC has over 350 members across 21 states, as well as 29 Federal Champions. For more on the organization’s work or how to become a member, visit floodcoalition.org.
About Federal Champions
The American Flood Coalition is an IRS Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The American Flood Coalition is not a Congressional Member Organization, nothing on this website shall be read to imply official sponsorship by either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate or any of their respective Members, and Federal Champions have no membership obligations or fiduciary responsibilities with respect to the American Flood Coalition. Federal Champion is an honorary title awarded by the American Flood Coalition to recognize Members of Congress who have come together to drive adaptation to the reality of higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding.
