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FEMA Aid Delayed: New Policy Jeopardizes Disaster Response

3/4/2026

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The policy of reviewing expenditures over $100,000 delays more than 1,000 FEMA contracts and grants, per a Senate Democrats' report.
The delays affect disaster responses, including aid for Texas floods and Hurricane Helene.
Senator Gary Peters criticized the policy, saying it jeopardizes community safety.
A DHS spokesperson said the policy does not cause systemic delays and aims to expedite funding requests.

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Story summary

The policy of reviewing expenditures over $100,000 delays more than 1,000 FEMA contracts and grants, per a Senate Democrats' report.
The delays affect disaster responses, including aid for Texas floods and Hurricane Helene.
Senator Gary Peters criticized the policy, saying it jeopardizes community safety.
A DHS spokesperson said the policy does not cause systemic delays and aims to expedite funding requests.