Congressional Republicans are currently focused on how to reduce federal spending and by how much.
While firestorms are raging in Southern California, a political firestorm is brewing on Capitol Hill.
The regular occurrence of natural disasters has turned into a fiscal nightmare for Congress. Lawmakers’ approach to addressing these disasters poses a significant challenge to tackling the deficit and national debt.
Expect exorbitant costs.
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Destroyed cars remain in a river after the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene about a month ago in Asheville, North Carolina, on October 30, 2024. (Photo by YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images)
“This is going to be a very expensive event,” predicted Rep. George Whitesides, D-Calif.
FEMA is preparing for significant costs, according to Administrator Deanne Criswell.
President Biden has committed to providing assistance, stating that Congress will need to allocate funds to help those affected by natural disasters.
Various natural disasters continue to impact different parts of the United States, with the cost of recovery being substantial. Congress allocated $100 billion before Christmas to aid hurricane victims and replenish FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund.
The aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires may become a fiscal nightmare for lawmakers as the new Congress attempts to address American’s growing national debt.
