American Flood Coalition Recognizes Representative Laurel Lee as a Federal Champion
As Florida faces stronger storms and rising sea levels, Rep. Lee commits to leading smart, proactive flood solutions.
WASHINGTON, DC — April 11, 2023 — The American Flood Coalition today recognized Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) as a Federal Champion for her leadership, public service, and commitment to finding solutions to challenges posed by flooding.
“As Floridians continue to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Ian, it’s clear that communities in my district and across our state need smart, proactive measures to defend against major storms, growing flood risk, and effects from sea level rise,” said Representative Lee. “In partnership with its broad bipartisan membership across Florida, I look forward to working with the American Flood Coalition to make strong federal policy solutions a reality.”
Rep. Lee joins 32 bipartisan AFC Federal Champions, those members of Congress dedicated to advancing solutions to stronger storms, more frequent flooding, and higher seas. She joins eight U.S. House and Senate lawmakers who have been recognized as Federal Champions for their leadership on behalf of the Sunshine State.
“With the greater Tampa area facing more flooding, whether from devastating hurricanes like Ian or even on sunny days, Representative Lee understands the need for smart, proactive flood protection strategies,” said Melissa Roberts, Executive Director of the American Flood Coalition. “I am excited to welcome her to our outstanding roster of Federal Champions from Florida, where our work is grounded in the experiences of dozens of state and local leaders. With her strong record of public service, Rep. Lee is well-positioned to elevate and expand important steps Florida has taken as a state to protect communities against rising seas and stronger storms.”
Representative Lee will amplify Florida perspectives on disaster resilience as a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, including its subcommittees on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, as well as Transportation and Maritime Security.
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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 360 members across 22 states, as well as 33 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.
