Honoring the victims of Hurricane Helene and expressing condolences and support for the affected communities in western North Carolina, specifically North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, 1 year after the hurricane made landfall in the State on September 27, 2024.
This is a House Resolution (H. Res. 711) in the 119th Congress honoring the victims of Hurricane Helene and expressing condolences and support for the affected communities in western North Carolina, with a focus on North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District. While it acknowledges the devastation from Helene and the ongoing recovery needs, the measure is a non-binding expression of sympathy and support rather than new law or appropriations. It emphasizes gratitude for first responders and local leaders, reaffirms the House’s commitment to disaster relief and rebuilding, and urges federal agencies to continue working with Congress to speed recovery. As a resolution, it does not authorize spending or create new programs. Instead, it signals congressional prioritization and solidarity, potentially guiding agency coordination and oversight as recovery efforts proceed.
Key Points
- 1Honors the memory of Hurricane Helene victims and extends condolences to families and affected communities.
- 2Recognizes the courageous efforts of first responders, volunteers, and local leaders in the disaster response and recovery.
- 3Affirms the House’s commitment to disaster relief, recovery, and rebuilding for those impacted.
- 4Encourages ongoing partnership and coordination between executive agencies and Congress to accelerate recovery efforts.
- 5Specifically highlights western North Carolina and the 11th Congressional District as the focus for commemorating and supporting the affected communities.