Biden Requests $98.6 Billion for Disaster Relief

The White House seeks emergency funding from Congress to address recent hurricanes and previous disasters.

President Biden has requested nearly $100 billion in disaster relief funding to address the impacts of recent hurricanes, including Helene and Milton.
The proposed package includes $40 billion to replenish FEMA's disaster relief fund, which has been significantly depleted by recent events.
Additional funding is earmarked for the Department of Agriculture, HUD, and Transportation to support recovery efforts and infrastructure rebuilding.
The Small Business Administration seeks $2.25 billion to restart its disaster loan program, which has been unable to process new loans due to funding shortages.
Congress must decide on the appropriation of these funds, with a deadline approaching to avoid a partial government shutdown after December 20.