New
Request reiterates need for Congress to increase government’s $19.9-trillion borrowing limit
The Associated Press
Posted: Sep 01, 2017 9:20 PM ET
Last Updated: Sep 01, 2017 9:20 PM ET
U.S. President Donald Trump has sent lawmakers a $7.9-billion US request for an initial down payment for Harvey relief and recovery efforts.
The request, expected to be swiftly approved by Congress, would add $7.4 billion to rapidly dwindling Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster aid coffers and $450 million to finance disaster loans for small businesses.
The initial Harvey package is just the first instalment for immediate disaster response like housing assistance, cleanup and FEMA-financed home repairs. The White House says more than 436,000 households have registered for FEMA aid.
The request also reiterates the need for Congress to increase the government’s $19.9-trillion borrowing limit by the end of this month. Republicans are signalling that they may link the unpopular debt limit increase to Harvey relief.
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