WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee released the following testimony by Melissa Roberts, executive director and founder of the American Flood Coalition, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Innovation in Disaster Prevention: Advancing Technology for Prediction and Response":

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Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.