American Flood Coalition Recognizes Representative Vicente Gonzalez as a Federal Champion
As Texas communities face higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding, Rep. Gonzalez commits to driving solutions that build flood resilience.
WASHINGTON, DC — April 18, 2023 — The American Flood Coalition (AFC) today recognized Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) as a Federal Champion for his leadership, public service, and commitment to delivering swift responses and recovery funding to flood disasters.
“South Texans know all too well the carnage that major storms and flooding can leave in their wake,” said Representative Gonzalez. “I am grateful to be recognized as an AFC Federal Champion as I share the organization’s commonsense approach to defending lives and livelihoods from more frequent and intense hurricanes, storms, and flooding through robust data, proactive planning, and sound investments in resilience.”
Rep. Gonzalez joins 34 bipartisan AFC Federal Champions, those members of Congress dedicated to advancing solutions to higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. Rep. Gonzalez is AFC’s fifth Federal Champion from Texas, joining Reps. Dan Crenshaw, Lizzie Fletcher, Al Green, and Michael Burgess, M.D, from the Lone Star State.
“As our coalition of municipalities, counties, local officials, business and civic groups, and state leaders expands across Texas, we are thrilled to welcome Representative Gonzalez as an outstanding addition to AFC’s roster of Federal Champions,” said Melissa Roberts, AFC’s Executive Director. “Congressman Gonzalez understands the needs and challenges of those on the front lines of flood risk and will be an integral partner in our work to enact proactive flood solutions.”
As a member of the House Committee on Financial Services, Rep. Gonzalez oversees the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). He has led proposals to enhance NFIP processes for repeatedly flooded properties, and to ensure accurate and complete flood maps that underlie the program.
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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 23 states, as well as 35 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.
