House Passes $19.1 Billion Disaster-Aid Package

Congress votes to repeal labor law rule for independent contractors

The House passed a $19.1 billion disaster-aid package with a bipartisan majority, sending the legislation to the president’s desk after months of wrangling delayed the typically uncontroversial funding. Lawmakers voted 354-58 to approve the measure, exceeding the two-thirds threshold required under a fast-track procedure. Those who opposed the measure were all Republicans. The bill provides… Continue reading House Passes $19.1 Billion Disaster-Aid Package

Congress Extends National Flood Insurance Program by Two Weeks

Congress extended the National Flood Insurance Program through June 14, preventing the federal initiative from expiring on Saturday. The stopgap bill was passed by the House on Thursday with a fast-track procedure used when members are on recess. It will allow new flood insurance policies to be issued and avoid delays of U.S. real estate… Continue reading Congress Extends National Flood Insurance Program by Two Weeks

House Passes $19B Disaster Aid BIll

Closeup of high water flooding on neighborhood street.

The House has passed a $19 billion disaster aid bill that would deliver long-sought relief to farmers, victims of hurricanes and floods, and rebuild southern military bases. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration. Democrats controlling the chamber are trying to dislodge the legislation from a Senate logjam over aid to hurricane-slammed Puerto… Continue reading House Passes $19B Disaster Aid BIll