Biden Administration Asks Congress for $98.4 Billion in Disaster Aid After Stormy Year

By Jennifer Shutt

Louisiana Illuminator

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is asking Congress to approve $98.4 billion in emergency spending to bolster the federal government’s response and recovery efforts following a series of natural disasters, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton that devastated parts of Southeastern states.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Agriculture would receive the bulk of the funding request, if lawmakers approve it in full, though they can increase, decrease, or ignore whatever they wish.

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