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Will Congress approve additional funds for Hurricane Helene relief by end of 2024?
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Mike Johnson•Congress•Hurricane Helene•Florida•North Carolina•Tennessee•New York Stock Exchange•Johnson•FEMA
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House Speaker Johnson: Existing Funds Sufficient for Hurricane Helene Relief, Additional Aid Possible
Oct 6, 2024, 03:01 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that Congress has already authorized the necessary disaster relief funds for Hurricane Helene, which has devastated parts of Florida, western North Carolina, and Tennessee. Speaking to executives at the New York Stock Exchange, Johnson emphasized that existing disaster funds should suffice but acknowledged that additional aid might be required to cover all needs. He committed to working with Congress members, FEMA, and state and local officials to address the hurricane-related needs.
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Federal Emergency Fund • 25%
Reallocation from other domestic programs • 25%
Reallocation from foreign aid • 25%
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