U.S. Representatives Randy Weber (TX-14), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Troy Carter (LA-02), and Mike Ezell (MS-04) have reconstituted the Flood Resilience Caucus for the 119th Congress. The bipartisan group aims to provide a forum for discussions on flood management and promote policies to protect coastal communities.
The caucus’s return comes as Texas recovers from severe flooding over the Fourth of July, highlighting the widespread risk of such disasters beyond just coastal areas. Lawmakers pointed out that strengthening natural defenses, including wetland management and infrastructure projects like the Coastal Texas project, is essential to improving resilience against floods.
“As a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, I have seen numerous storms and other natural disasters wreak havoc on our communities,” said Rep. Weber. “Over 120 million people live in coastal communities across the country, and ensuring our government can help uplift those impacted by natural disasters is a key goal of mine. As a co-leader of the Bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus, I look forward to working with my colleagues to strengthen the resilience of our coastal communities.”
Rep. Fletcher added, “Once again this year, we have seen the devastating impacts of flooding in Texas. It is critical that Congress works to protect communities across the country from the devastating impacts of flooding, and so I am glad to reestablish the Congressional Flood Resilience Caucus. I look forward to working with Representatives Weber, Carter, and Ezell and all of the caucus members to address the needs of our communities and develop policies to prepare for and respond to the threats that flooding poses across the country.”
“My district knows firsthand the danger and destruction that flooding brings,” said Rep. Carter, Sr. “As the climate changes, more and more communities will also be threatened by extreme flooding. We must take federal action to ensure that our nation is not only prepared to respond to flooding disasters, but to adapt our systems and infrastructure to be more resilient and better able to weather any storm. I’m proud to be a part of this caucus and to be a leader in this effort.”
“I’m proud to co-lead the Bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus to help make sure our coastal communities have the tools they need to prepare for and recover from flooding,” said Rep. Ezell. “In South Mississippi, we know how important strong infrastructure and smart planning are. Flooding is the most common—and costly—natural disaster in the U.S., and it can affect anyone, even those outside high-risk areas. That’s why flood insurance and strong federal support are so important. I look forward to working with our co-chairs and across the aisle to protect lives, property, and our economy from future flood risks.”
Rep. Weber helped found this caucus in 2023 as part of his ongoing work on policies supporting coastal community resilience.
Weber has represented Texas’s 14th congressional district through several election cycles: he defeated Rhonda Hart in 2024 by securing nearly 69% of votes; won against Mikal Williams in 2022 with over 70%; prevailed over Adrienne Bell both in 2020 with about 62% support, as well as in 2018; triumphed against Michael Cole in 2016; and bested Donald Brown in 2014.
