There is a new proposal aimed at giving tax relief to families hit by a disaster and ensuring federal funds are available to those who need it following Hurricane Idalia and the Maui wildfires.
The bill would fully fund FEMA’s disaster relief program and give tax relief to qualified families impacted by a disaster.
It also allows the Department of Agriculture to issue grants to farmers impacted by a disaster, such as Florida’s citrus growers and Georgia’s peach growers.Scott said he discussed his measure with President Biden during his visit to Florida over the weekend. “We need to make sure Floridians get the support from the federal government that they deserve,” said Scott. “It’s not a partisan issue in my opinion.”
But the bill comes as Congress faces a separate debate over the federal budget, which is set to expire at the end of the month. That stalemate has led to debates over funding for Ukraine, federal food assistance programs, and more.
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