The Episcopal Public Policy Network notes that during its recent meeting in New Orleans the House of Bishops called upon Congress to fulfill its moral obligation “to create a new vision for recovery of the Gulf Coast.” H.R. 1227, which addressed this call, passed the House of Representatives with “strong bipartisan support,” according to EPPN, and now the Network has turned its attention on generating grassroots support for the Senate version, S.1668.
Sadly many needs in the Gulf Coast remain unmet. Even more tragic, those who were poor and vulnerable before the storms have continued to be neglected in the recovery process. “What more can we do? How can we continue to help?
Contact your Senators today and urge them to support S. 1668, the Gulf Coast Housing
Recovery Act of 2007:
This legislation, which passed the House as H. 1227 with strong bipartisan support, is an opportunity for concerned Episcopalians across the nation to give the Gulf Coast a tremendous boost with our voices. The Senate could soon consider S. 1668, which will help ensure that all residents—homeowners, renters, first-time homebuyers and public housing residents alike—have a way to come home. Episcopalians and people of faith are doing our part; we must encourage our Government to fulfill its commitment to Gulf Coast Rebuilding.
Read the full appeal here.