Republican senator and vice presidential candidate JD Vance called the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s spending actions a “disgrace” roughly a week after he skipped the vote that would have provided the agency with more funds.
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. However, 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.
Vance’s Stance Against FEMA
Former President Donald Trump, Vance’s running mate, has criticized FEMA for spending money to help undocumented migrants, claiming it’s the reason that the agency doesn’t have more money to help Hurricane Helene victims. When asked about the president’s stance on FEMA funding, Vance echoed Trump’s sentiments and said FEMA …