How FEMA’s Disaster Funding Compares to Ukraine Aid [Video]

Recent concerns regarding Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding have caused some Americans to call into question how U.S. funding of FEMA compares to aid sent to Ukraine.

Last week, the House of Representatives and the Senate approved a continuing resolution, which extends FEMA funding through December 20 and permits the agency to access those funds more quickly. But FEMA faces a multibillion-dollar deficit, even after imposing new spending restrictions last month. The agency is forgoing some ongoing rebuilding projects related to disaster repair to be better financially equipped to face immediate needs related to natural disasters.

How FEMA Funding Compares to Ukraine Aid

Since the war between Russia and Ukraine began in 2022, the U.S. has provided Ukraine with almost $60 billion for weapons and security, according to the Associated Press. However, the U.S. Government Accountability Office, an independent, nonpartisan agency, claims that U.S. aid to Ukraine is even higher.