Rep. Garret Graves

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

We are still hurting from the Spillway opening last year, falsely labeled crawfish from overseas & imported shrimp taking precedent in the market. If the shrimp industry experiences another collapse in price, fleet size & the number of processors will be dramatically reduced. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Background on the purchase here: (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

This is a win-win-win for Louisiana’s consumers, families and local fishermen as COVID-19 has impacted everyone across the board. For many families across Louisiana, this will help feed food banks, schools and households. (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Giving the State the ability to renegotiate the hurricane protection system payment agreement was a top priority for this year’s WRDA. My amendment was a direct result of the bipartisan cooperation with Gov. Edwards & our congressional delegation. https://t.co/aSNQX7h5Q4 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Full release here: (5/5) https://t.co/QAtclw4gVH — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

FEMA issued guidance based on legislation I worked to pass & requested, which will enable FEMA, the State or parishes an opportunity to either acquire food for hunger organizations to distribute or to provide financial resources for food banks to acquire & distribute food. (4/5) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

We‘re still hurting from the Spillway opening last year & COVID-19 has made matters worse. Today’s announcement will absolutely help bridge the gap between further loss for our processors & fleet, & be the lifeline needed to stay afloat until our economy is back on track. (3/5) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

In April, I began these efforts with USDA, AMS and the American Shrimp Processors Association. Members of the association can clear their inventory to sustain their businesses in the meantime, shrimpers can sell their catch and communities in need can be fed. (2/5) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

SHRIMP News: USDA announced they will purchase U.S. produced shrimp for distribution to community food & nutrition programs nationwide after I had worked with the USDA to secure a commitment of up to 20 million pounds from Louisiana and Gulf Coast shrimpers & processors. (1/5) https://t.co/m5IZ9mQ5y8 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

I am thankful that this research begins right here at home with Pennington Biomedical and I remain committed to any further assistance they may need to meet the challenge. (2/2) https://t.co/4y2ulsHE5h — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

The U.S. House passed a spending package with $3 million for @PBRCNews to help improve the performance & resilience of our military service members while reducing injury & recovery time. (1/2) https://t.co/eI3GWxtUGP — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

The men & women that serve our great country deserve every ounce of assistance we can provide – before, during & after their service. Full release here: https://t.co/MVevp3IU1y — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

The U.S. House passed a spending package to provide $3 million to @PBRCNews to help improve the performance & resilience of our military service members while reducing injury & recovery time. (1/2) https://t.co/6eqfhqgORs — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Full release here: https://t.co/eWcOjxkhgS — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

DUPLICATION OF BENEFITS Two amendments passed to deliver relief to remaining DoB flood victims from the LA 2016 Flood. The fact that POTUS signed my bill into law nearly two years ago that fixed the DoB debacle & HUD continues to box out a group of flood victims is inexcusable. https://t.co/jvOb854k8I — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

The legislation has some major flaws, but the language we worked to insert puts us in a good negotiating position with the Senate, where we’ll continue to work to improve the overall package. (2/2) Full release here: https://t.co/gKDDwkCSFr — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Major bill for LA's families, economy & future. It’ll support our military service members, law enforcement, crime prevention, science & technology, medical research, fisheries, flood protection & disasters, small biz owners, ports & waterways, coastal restoration, & more.(1/2) https://t.co/WmaPkTATtG — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

More here: — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Last week, we secured an amendment in the WRDA bill addressing the dead zone. It would ensure the coastal & tidal waters of Louisiana are included in a program to detect, treat & ultimately eliminate the Gulf of Mexico dead zone caused by runoff from other states. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Big wins for Louisiana. Projects range from the construction of both the Houma Navigation Canal & a deepening project to enhance access to Port Fourchon & Bayou Lafourche — to a program that aims to detect, treat & eliminate the Gulf of Mexico dead zone. More examples below: — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Louisiana’s ports and waterways connect dozens of states to global commerce, we drain much of this nation’s water, send our seafood across the country and power America with our energy. We have to get this right. (2/2) Read more here: https://t.co/H9iPr0YboC — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Louisiana’s coastal and water future is integral to America’s long-term economic competitiveness and it is critical to our families right here at home. With the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 passing the U.S. House today, we secured several wins for Louisiana. (1/2) https://t.co/MTjVTNL9YU — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

https://t.co/Yo4jrcRnLc — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Protecting small businesses from frivolous lawsuits as they reopen to serve our communities must be a key piece of the next COVID-19 relief package. My bill provides a bipartisan framework & I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House & Senate to find a solution. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

I continue to bring the Morganza to the Gulf front and center. Terrebone and Lafourche parishes have invested millions in the hurricane protection, but we need our partners at the federal level to be just as involved. We need to stop spending money after the floods happen. https://t.co/Jybnv56hau — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Unemployment assistance, job opportunities, improving schools & medical care for our seniors - all on the back burner for an enviro-bailout. #GAOA #LWCF We've prioritized a tone-deaf bill as "mandatory spending" amidst a global pandemic. Read more: https://t.co/3qKjjQ9HmP — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Where is the money coming from? Oil & gas production. But they want to eliminate the domestic energy industry. And - they are refusing to lift the cap on funds we can use to reinvest in coastal resiliency. When we have a huge hurricane, what will they say? #GAOA #LWCF https://t.co/EN1b0eoGkX — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Earlier: https://t.co/z5cNuOQ9Xu — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Quick, there's a global pandemic. Let's spend billions of dollars - repairing fences, putting up new signs, fixing toilets - at wildlife refuges, parks & forests. Said no one ever. This bill puts everything else on the back burner. #GAOA #LWCF https://t.co/mc0N3zWy4K — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Quick, there's a global pandemic. Let's spend billions of dollars - repairing fences, putting up new signs, fixing toilets - at wildlife refuges, parks & forests. Said no one ever. This bill puts everything else on the back burner. #GAOA #LWCF https://t.co/mc0N3zWy4K — PolitiTweet.org