PenceBlog: Today's agenda: Hurricane Relief for Florida - U.S. Congressman Mike Pence : 6th District Of Indiana

As Congress winds down its work for the fall before adjourning, just a few bills remain to be voted on...but they are extremely important bills nonetheless.

Today the House will consider a bill that would provide emergency relief to folks in Florida who have suffered damage from hurricanes.

I have been horrified at the images on TV the past few weeks of the devastation caused by these monster storms. My prayers are with the people of Florida as they work to rebuild, what for many are shattered dreams and lives. However, I do believe it is important to provide this necessary relief in a responsible way. My colleagues on the Republican Study Committee will be introducing legislation today that will help pay for this relief in other areas of the budget so no further debt is incurred on the backs of the American taxpayer.

Stay tuned for an update as we prepare to consider legislation that will implement many of the 9-11 Commission's recommendations and a bill to create more jobs.

--Mike Pence

posted by Pence Press Office # 11:45 AM