Scalise, Delegation Urge SBA to Approve Governor Landry’s Drought Disaster Declaration Request for Crawfish

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding the Louisiana Congressional Delegation's letter to the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration in support of Governor Landry’s Drought Disaster Declaration Request:

“Last year’s drought and saltwater intrusion events wreaked havoc on Louisiana’s crawfish industry, resulting in a decimated stock and harmful impacts on small businesses. Today, I joined my fellow Louisiana colleagues in supporting Governor Landry’s request for a statewide disaster declaration from the SBA. This would provide access to EIDL loans for small businesses across the state that were impacted by last year’s drought.

"I am committed to ensuring that Louisiana’s crawfish industry - which is such a vital part of our economy and culture - can continue to thrive for years to come.”

Read the full letter here.