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"provider_name": "Action Network",
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"author_name": "CHN Action",
"author_url": "https://actionnetwork.org/groups/coalition-on-human-needs",
"title": "Demand Congress pass a comprehensive disaster funding package ",
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"description": "Helping communities recover from disasters is a critical role of the federal government. FEMA is carrying out its responsibilities now, but will need more funds soon. We know that the communities that will be most impacted by hurricanes and natural disasters include communities of color, people with disabilities, and rural and low-income communities. We cannot sacrifice the most vulnerable in our society due to partisan squabbling or outright lies about what FEMA disaster relief funding is being used for. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, has called on Congress to increase disaster relief funding: “The devastating flooding from Hurricane Helene further highlights the fact that it is far past time for Speaker Johnson to agree to a comprehensive disaster package that helps individuals, small businesses, and communities fully recover. The $20 billion in last week’s bill ensures that FEMA has sufficient resources for immediate response and recovery efforts due to Helene, but it is a far cry from what communities will ultimately need.” This was written before the threat of Hurricane Milton was known, making the need for more funds even greater. Congress must ensure that FEMA has sufficient funding for life-saving and disaster relief programs through September 2025. Click “Start Writing” to demand Congress increase disaster relief funding.",
"url": "https://actionnetwork.org/letters/demand-congress-pass-a-comprehensive-disaster-funding-package"
}