Statement record

Elizabeth Warren — Oct 11, 2024

U.S. Senator (D-MA) — Vice Chair, Senate Democratic Conference · Oct 11, 2024

October 11, 2024: Warren led a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan on price gouging in states hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The release is titled on Helene and Milton. Quoted: “A federal price gouging law, enforced by the FTC, would help consumers, particularly during disasters like Hurricane Helene.” The letter also names Milton.

Codes

Disaster Mention yes — Names Hurricane Milton.
Climate Connection no — Price gouging during the storms. No climate-cause sentence.
Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — No obstruction claim.