Leahy statement on emergency supplemental appropriations for recent disasters

News Release — Sen. Patrick LeahyOct. 24, 2017
Contact:Jay Tilton202-224-2667
Statement Of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.)Vice Chairman Of The Senate Appropriations CommitteeOn Emergency Supplemental Appropriations For Recent Disasters
No one in this chamber is immune from disaster.Six years ago, Marcelle and I watched with great alarm as communities around Vermont felt the devastating impact of Tropical Storm Irene.That storm washed away entire communities in our state, tearing down homes,