My time in Congress is coming to an end, but I will continue fighting for South Jerseyans through the finish line. The NFIP, which is slated to lapse tonight at midnight, provides flood insurance coverage for my constituents in Ocean and Burlington Counties, as well as the 140 million Americans living in coastal counties across the nation. Through all of the chaos in Washington, I am grateful to get this done for those I’ve represented in Congress for the past four years. While this chapter in my life closes, it is my hope that the attention we’ve brought to this issue will soon result in a new chapter for the NFIP with increased stability, greater accountability, and affordable coverage for South Jerseyans.

On what could be my last day of legislating in this Congress, I am glad to see Congress fulfill our commitment to the victims, survivors, families, and heroes of September 11, 2001. I was working in New York City on 9/11 and like so many South Jerseyans and Americans across the country, I shared in the devastation and pain of that terrible day. This law will provide stable funding for the security and operation of this vital memorial so that future generations may safely visit the site and never forget the 3,000 Americans we lost. It is our solemn duty to honor the fallen and protect the living, and it is humbling to see my House and Senate colleagues come together for a cause so near and dear to the lives of millions.