Tim Moore Warns of Disaster Relief Halting Due to Government Shutdown

The Urgency of Disaster Relief Funding

• ⚠️ Rep. Tim Moore emphasizes that disaster relief efforts, crucial for states like North Carolina and California, are at risk if the government shuts down.
• 🎯 He states that halting these vital efforts due to a shutdown would be considered malpractice.

The Role of Continuing Resolutions (CRs)

• 💡 Moore advocates for a continuing resolution (CR) as a means to provide additional time for Congress to work through appropriations.
• 🤝 He highlights the bipartisan success in funding initial relief efforts for North Carolina after Hurricane Helen, demonstrating the possibility of cooperative action.

Rebuilding and Future Appropriations

• 🛠️ The primary goal is to ensure the continuation of rebuilding efforts in impacted areas, such as western North Carolina.
• 🗓️ Moore stresses that there will be ample opportunity to debate other issues once the appropriations bill progresses, but the immediate need is to pass the CR to maintain disaster relief.
• 🗣️ He asserts that this is an obligation owed to the constituents of his district, his state, and the entire nation.