Biden Requests $100 Billion Emergency Disaster Relief from Congress
President Joe Biden has submitted a $100 billion supplemental funding request to Congress, aimed at replenishing FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund and addressing the extensive damages caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The proposal allocates $40 billion for FEMA and additional resources for agencies like the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, and Transportation.
The administration emphasizes bipartisan urgency, as FEMA reports rapidly depleting funds amidst one of the costliest disaster seasons in years. Congress faces a tight timeline to approve the funding before leadership transitions in January.
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