SRES804Introduced
A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods.
Introduced
2
In Committee3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-07-15
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
SRES
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Sponsor
James C. Justice
Republican · WV · Senator
Votes with party: 75.9% (818 recorded votes)
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4109)
2026-07-15
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Plain-English Summary
This resolution honors the tenth anniversary of the devastating 2016 floods that struck West Virginia, recognizing the disaster's impact on the state and its communities. The measure acknowledges the recovery efforts and resilience of West Virginia residents who were affected by the flooding. The Senate unanimously approved this commemorative resolution.
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119 SRES 804 ATS: Commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods. U.S. Senate 2026-07-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. III119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. RES. 804IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 15, 2026Mr. Justice (for himself and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONCommemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods.Whereas, on June 23, 2016, several rounds of thunderstorms brought severe rainfall throughout West Virginia;Whereas the thousand-year event resulted in devastating floods across the State and flash flooding caused 23 fatalities;Whereas the Governor of West Virginia declared a State of Emergency in 44 of 55 West Virginia counties and the President declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170);Whereas the storms inflicted catastrophic damage, estimated at $1,200,000,000;Whereas more than 500,000 people lost power, and thousands of homes and businesses were either damaged or destroyed;Whereas roads and bridges were washed out, and multiple schools were completely destroyed;Whereas communities across West Virginia were entirely underwater;Whereas countless first responders and neighbors stepped in to protect residents of affected communities; andWhereas West Virginia communities have shown great resilience and strength to rebuild homes, businesses, schools, and other sites affected by the floods: Now, therefore, be itThat the Senate—(1)commemorates the tenth anniversary of the floods in West Virginia on June 23, 2016; and(2)honors the West Virginians who lost their lives and those who were affected by the floods.
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