The Houston congressional delegation wrote to President Joe Biden with an “urgent plea” that he expedite the process for individual assistance under FEMA.
Houston -area lawmakers are pushing President Joe Biden to approve a new wave of federal disaster relief that would allow residents in 15 counties hit by Beryl to apply directly for financial aid from the government. The Houston congressional delegation wrote to Biden Friday with an “urgent plea” that he expedite the process that would free up Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance for thousands still stuck without power days after Beryl .
CenterPoint CEO defends power delays, vows better communication after Hurricane Beryl The president said in an exclusive interview with the Houston Chronicle on Tuesday that he had to “track down” Patrick, who is acting governor while Greg Abbott is on a business trip in Asia, to get the request, which Biden approved that day. The governor has to formally request federal assistance and the president has to approve it before FEMA can take action.
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