President Joe Biden has requested nearly $100 billion in federal aid to support communities devastated by recent hurricanes and other natural disasters.
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Biden Doubles FEMA Program to Prepare for Extreme Weather
The Biden administration said it would spend $1 billion to help communities prepare for worsening disasters, the latest sign of the toll that climate change is already taking across the United States. The change will double the current size of a Federal Emergency Management Agency program that gives money to state and local governments to… Continue reading Biden Doubles FEMA Program to Prepare for Extreme Weather
Senate Passes $19.1 Billion Relief Package for Natural Disasters, Extends Flood Program through September
The Senate passed a $19.1 billion disaster-aid plan Thursday for areas hit by hurricanes, Midwest floods and California wildfires after lawmakers resolved months of disagreement over funds for Puerto Rico. President Donald Trump said he supports the bill. The 85-8 vote sends the bill to the House, which plans to vote as soon as possible,… Continue reading Senate Passes $19.1 Billion Relief Package for Natural Disasters, Extends Flood Program through September
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Major Disaster Relief Package
U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., David Perdue, R-Ga., Doug Jones, D-Ala., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a bipartisan disaster relief package with the backing of President Donald J. Trump. Congress will consider the legislation with funding for areas including Georgia and other states… Continue reading Bipartisan Senators Introduce Major Disaster Relief Package