hurricane relief

Many Americans remained in tents after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, yet federal dollars continued to be sent to other countries. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a bill defunding foreign aid during domestic natural disasters. Rep. Steube has named his bill the Securing Taxpayer Assistance during Natural Disasters (STAND) Act. This bill would withhold bilateral, […]

Early in October, Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) spearheaded a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) demanding they assist farmers after Hurricane Helene. On Thursday, USDA announced they would follow through, which Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) applauded in a recent statement, saying it "could be a game-changer." The original letter, led by Rep. Cammack […]

A bipartisan bill introduced by Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) expediting the allocation of disaster relief to the nation's fisheries has passed the House with broad bipartisan support. Named the "Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post-Emergency Situation (FISHES)" Act, Rep. Donalds' bill would streamline the regulatory process of allocating disaster relief to fisheries throughout […]

As recovery work from Hurricanes Helene and Milton continues, the last thing on victims' minds is taxes. Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing a bill offering tax relief to these victims, giving them much-needed breathing space as they rebuild their communities. Specifically, Rep. Buchanan's "Hurricane Milton and Helene Tax Relief Act" allows individuals who qualify […]

As Florida continues to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, small businesses seeking federal aid face mounting deadlines that cannot adequately be met. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Laurel Lee (R-FL) have written to the Small Business Administration (SBA) urging deadline extensions so that these businesses can still receive aid. The letter noted that disaster […]

Hurricanes Helene and Milton left behind tons of debris throughout Florida, and FEMA's assistance in cleaning up has been slow. This prompted Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) to write a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee demanding the expediting of his Clean Up DEBRIS Act. Rep. Steube introduced the bill last October in the […]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been under scrutiny and faced criticism for its budget going to illegal aliens and claiming not to have money for hurricane relief, which Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said was the fault of Congress for setting out 'very vague parameters' in the budget during an appearance on The Wilkow Majority. […]

Aetna Better Health of Florida was busy during the aftermath of Hurricane Milton assisting Florida residents by helping pass out cases of water, paper towels, and necessary supplies for those in need. The storm was tumultuous, having “reshaped parts of Florida’s coastline” and caused millions of dollars in damages throughout the region. “Aetna Better Health […]

Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Florida's west coast back-to-back in the span of weeks, with families barely able to rebuild in the time between them. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed the impact of the hurricanes in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Cavuto Coast to Coast, describing how "people on the coastline just got hammered" and […]

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas' claim that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is out of money seems hollow after Inspector General Joseph Cuffari found the agency has untapped billions. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) discussed the conflicting claims in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying an audit of FEMA was entirely justified […]

With Hurricane Milton looming and the southeast still reeling from Helene, the need for swift and robust support for farmers in the region is more pressing than ever. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has taken the lead in a recent letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, urgently demanding aid. Her call for block grants, Farm […]

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that her “Hope Florida” program was on the ground in the Sunshine State’s Big Bend region as the state deals with the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Hope Florida relies on other Floridians – known as “Hope Navigators” – to guide other Floridians to receive the help they need in […]

Florida Attorney General (AG) Ashley Moody appeared on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria to discuss Hurricane Idalia recovery work, highlighting how communities came together to aid one another and Governor Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) oversight compared to that of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's (D) handling of the migrant crisis, where she called in the National Guard to assist in housing migrants. AG […]

As recovery efforts from Hurricane Idalia continue, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Bottom Line, where he expressed relief the storm passed through as predicted and criticized the Biden Administration's attempts to attach funding for Ukraine to disaster relief funding bills. "It is obviously not as bad as it was during Ian," said Rep. Steube, "We are still […]

Since Hurricane Ian made landfall, Florida legislators have worked tirelessly to secure recovery funding for Florida and its residents, especially those Floridians in heavily impacted areas. According to Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) just announced that Hurricane Ian will be officially classified as a Category 5 storm in perpetuity. […]

The state of Florida continues to recover from the destruction left after Hurricane Ian made landfall several months ago.  In a bipartisan move, Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL-15) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL-9) have teamed up to request disaster relief funds from the House Appropriations Committee to help the citrus industry, which took a big hit after […]

Following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, politicians around the state of Florida were quick to take action. Whether that was sending out pertinent information to those affected by the storm, or actually going out and helping those in need, Florida politicians stepped up to the plate. At the same time, Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) want […]