Nearly four years after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, national attention on the region has dwindled even though poverty resulting from the storm's effects persists. In partnership with Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, the Equity and Inclusion Campaign will present a series of commentaries on the need to renew our national focus on the region's recovery, with a focus on low-income and vulnerable communities.

Senator Landrieu, Senator Vitter, Representative Melancon, Representative Alexander, Representative Cao, and Representative Cassidy introduce the series with a call to extend the federal Office of Gulf Coast Rebuilding an additional two years and strengthen its authority.

Read the full letter here.