U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing, “Haiti: Is U.S. Aid Effective?”

October 11, 2013

U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing, “Haiti: Is U.S. Aid Effective?”

Excerpt: I will continue to exercise oversight as the U.S. Department of State and U.S. AID improve efforts to more effectively disburse appropriated funds to restore and rebuild Haiti.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and an advocate for Haitian-Americans released the following statement on the U.S. AID hearing on restoring, and rebuilding Haiti after the devastating earthquake in 2010:

“This week I participated in a hearing examining efforts to restore and rebuild Haiti following the devastating earthquake of 2010. The discussion was enlightening and shows how much work is left to be done. I will continue to exercise oversight as the U.S. Department of State and U.S. AID improve efforts to more effectively disburse appropriated funds. Thank you to my constituents for all of your feedback and comments prior to the hearing.” [End]