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House Speaker Mike Johnson underscored the urgency of the situation when he stated, “We have to make sure that Americans devastated by the hurricanes get the relief they need.” This sentiment encapsulates the bipartisan commitment to delivering timely aid to those still experiencing the after-effects of these disasters.
The federal government’s readiness to address these needs has been propelled by previous requests for emergency funding. In October, President Biden asked for additional resources after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported having expended about 50% of its allocated $20 billion budget for fiscal year 2025 shortly after the start of the fiscal year.