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DHS Rule Delays Aid, Democrats Demand Faster Recovery

6/13/2026

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Democratic legislators pledged to accelerate recovery because DHS rule and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) cuts, with $43B allocated, $40B obligated, $12.7B disbursed, and a GAO audit showing less than 10% spent.
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson met mayors while 30% projects pending.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s $100k approval rule delayed aid after Maria, Fiona, earthquakes, and its rescission by Markwayne Mullin cut FEMA workforce by one-third.

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Story summary

Democratic legislators pledged to accelerate recovery because DHS rule and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) cuts, with $43B allocated, $40B obligated, $12.7B disbursed, and a GAO audit showing less than 10% spent.
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson met mayors while 30% projects pending.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s $100k approval rule delayed aid after Maria, Fiona, earthquakes, and its rescission by Markwayne Mullin cut FEMA workforce by one-third.