"White House Seeks $12B To Refill The Nearly Broke Disaster Fund"

"President Joe Biden is asking Congress to approve $12 billion in emergency spending to replenish the nearly broke federal fund that helps communities and individuals recover after major disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires.

It is unclear if Congress will approve Biden’s request, or if congressional approval will occur before the federal fund runs out of money.

Congress is on recess until early September, and the administration has projected the Disaster Relief Fund will run out of money in mid- to late August."

Thomas Frank reports for E&E News August 10, 2023.