American Flood Coalition Recognizes Representative Jennifer McClellan as a Federal Champion
As Virginia faces stronger storms, Rep. McClellan commits to leading on smart, proactive flood solutions.
WASHINGTON, DC — March 28, 2024 — The American Flood Coalition (AFC) today recognized Representative Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) as a Federal Champion for her leadership, public service, and commitment to finding solutions to challenges posed by flooding.
“Flooding, severe storms, and sea level rise all threaten Virginians’ homes, neighborhoods, and businesses, as well as critical infrastructure and military installations throughout the Chesapeake Bay,” said Rep. McClellan. “As a Federal Champion, I look forward to working with the American Flood Coalition on effective strategies to address these risks and build a safer, more resilient future for my district, Virginia, and communities nationwide.”
Rep. McClellan joins 40 bipartisan AFC Federal Champions, those members of Congress dedicated to advancing solutions to stronger storms, more frequent flooding, and higher seas. Rep. McClellan is the third Federal Champion from the commonwealth, joining Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Bobby Scott.
As successor to the late Rep. Donald McEachin, who was also an AFC Federal Champion, Rep. McClellan carries on his legacy of building thriving, equitable, and flood-resilient communities in Virginia and beyond.
“As a longtime leader in Virginia’s legislature, and now at the federal level, Rep. McClellan recognizes the challenge of flooding, as well as the opportunity to deliver solutions,” said Melissa Roberts, Executive Director of the American Flood Coalition. “AFC looks forward to deepening our partnership with the Congresswoman on ensuring military readiness against flooding, improving federal programs and processes, and delivering forward-looking data for both state and local planning.”
Rep. McClellan represents Virginia’s 4th Congressional District, which includes the city of Richmond and areas south to the Commonwealth’s border with North Carolina. The district and broader Hampton Roads region face considerable flood risk from both higher sea levels and increasingly extreme precipitation.
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 400 members across 22 states, as well as 40 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.
