Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C. - Today the U.S. House passed an emergency funding bill to provide relief for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. U.S. Congressman Brady (TX-08) released the following statement:
Todays vote shows that we stand together in the face of tragedy. I am pleased Congress moved so quickly to bring much-needed relief to our communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Over the coming weeks well act to provide the relief that Texans need not what Washington needs in a way that is helpful - not wasteful.
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BACKGROUND
Making Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief (H.Res. 502) includes:
- $7.85 billion for relief for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana
- $7.4 billion for FEMAs Disaster Relief Fund
- $450 million to support the Small Business Administrations disaster loan program to assist small businesses and homeowners begin to rebuild
