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The following was produced by FEMA and is being republished here by Congressman Graves as a courtesy.Total Now at $60 Million for Louisiana Schools Affected by August FloodAscension schools to receive additional flood recovery funding A total of more than $22 million in Public Assistance (PA) grants will go to the Ascension Parish School Board. This now brings the total to about $60… Read more »

The Comite River Diversion Canal should be built to provide flood protection for area residents and improve our regional resiliency. While it will not solve all flood risk, Comite would benefit the most people in the shortest time.The project could be completed in approximately two years – and the state has the federal funds available now to build it. Through funds appropriated by… Read more »

The following is updated informtion from FEMA regarding Manufactured Housing Units. Demonstrating Continued Need for Manufactured Housing Unit (MHU) • Every 30 days, FEMA evaluates each applicant's eligibility to remain in the MHU. • FEMA evaluates an applicant's eligibility based upon: The applicant's adherence to the terms and conditions of the license agreement; and … Read more »

On Tuesday, the House passed H.R. 79, the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act, by a vote of 344-73. (See Roll Call #31). This legislation amends the Securities Act of 1933 to clarify that certain startup companies are able to give presentations about their company and host certain types of events, like a "demo day," without violating certain SEC investment solicitation bans. The… Read more »

Updated information on flood recovery from FEMA:August flood survivors who have a continued need for temporary disaster rental assistance must submit paperwork that demonstrates a disaster-related and financial need. Survivors who receive the initial two months of rental assistance may use funds to reimburse expenses for an apartment, house, hotel or recreational vehicle while they work… Read more »

Below is a snapshot of some of the recent legislation Congressman Graves has been working on in the US House of Representatives. If you have questions or comments regarding these or other legislative issues, contact our office today. Read more »

This week I was honored to have taken the oath to begin my 2nd term as your representative. I am excited about what we can accomplish this Congress and will continue working to best represent everyone in Louisiana's 6th District. I work for you and it's a responsiblity I don't take lightly, and one that is designed to be most effective when we are communicating. So keep calling,… Read more »

The following content was produced by FEMA and is being republished here by Congressman Garret Graves' office as a courtesy to flood-impacted constituents of Louisiana's Sixth District. Louisiana flood recovery continues thanks to the work of committed citizens, businesses, government agencies and faith-based, community and volunteer organizations. Unfortunately, some contractors… Read more »

FEMA grants 30-day extension of TSA programFEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program has been extended by one month for Louisiana survivors affected by the August floods. Eligible survivors may stay in participating hotels/motels through the night of Monday, January 16, 2017 but must check out by Tuesday, January 17, 2017.FEMA's TSA program allows eligible survivors to stay… Read more »

Below is a snapshot of some of the recent legislation Congressman Graves has been working on in the US House of Representatives. If you have questions or comments regarding these or other legislative issues, contact our office today. Read more »