119th Congress
S.Res. 344

Marks 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

The Senate observes the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, remembers the 1,833 people who died, and notes progress in rebuilding the Gulf Coast.

  • Katrina struck the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, killing 1,833 people
  • Damage in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida was estimated at $161 billion
  • More than 1 million residents were displaced and more than 200,000 homes destroyed
  • The Senate says more work remains on challenges caused by the storm

Adopted by the Senate

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