USA | Biden administration to ask Congress for an additional $4 billion for FEMA’s disaster fund

The Biden administration is set to request an additional $4 billion from Congress to bolster the disaster relief fund of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funds will be used to aid in the country's response to ongoing natural disasters, particularly in light of recent extreme weather events such as wildfires and hurricanes.

The proposal comes as FEMA's disaster relief fund has been depleted by a string of emergencies and the escalating costs associated with disaster response and recovery efforts. The agency has been actively involved in providing assistance to states and territories affected by hurricanes, wildfires, and other disasters.

The additional funding would enable FEMA to address immediate needs as well as bolster its long-term recovery efforts. It aims to ensure that the agency has adequate resources to respond swiftly and effectively to future emergencies, protecting the lives and property of those affected by disasters.

The Biden administration is expected to make the formal request to Congress as part of its annual budget proposal. The funding would require the approval of both the House of Representatives and the Senate before being disbursed to FEMA.