The largest chunk of funding — about $40 billion — would be for FEMA's disaster relief fund, so that it has enough money to last through the coming year. But there are requests for 16 agencies.

The largest chunk of funding — about $40 billion — would be for FEMA's disaster relief fund, so that it has enough money to last through the coming year. But there are requests for 16 agencies.

White House officials stressed after Hurricanes Milton and Helene that federal programs would need to be replenished quickly as the cleanup efforts drag on.

OMB Director Shalanda Young said the White House will send Congress a comprehensive disaster package to replenish funding for disaster relief agencies.

Governor Cooper has proposed $3.9 billion in state funds towards damaged homes, economic relief, and agriculture caused by ...