Sen. Lindsey Graham emphasized the urgency of Congress reconvening, stating that, given the devastating impacts from Helene and Iran's missile attacks, it’s imperative to pass a supplemental aid package to provide timely assistance to affected areas, signaling a need for bipartisan support to address both domestic disaster relief and international defense needs.
In light of the recent missile attacks from Iran, Rep. Mike Lawler argued that Congress should seriously consider returning to Washington to discuss and allocate funding not only for Israeli anti-missile systems, which have become more crucial due to escalating threats, but also to address urgent disaster relief efforts following the devastating storm Helene.
Several pro-Israel House Democrats expressed their willingness to end the recess due to Iran's aggression, with Rep. Ritchie Torres stating he had no objections to returning from recess for emergency purposes. This highlights a growing consensus among lawmakers regarding the necessity for immediate legislative action in response to international and domestic crises.
Amidst the backdrop of these crises, Rep. Jared Moskowitz proposed $15 billion in supplemental disaster relief, underscoring concerns that the current funding, sustained by a stopgap federal funding bill, is inadequate for responding to the scale of recent disasters, both natural and man-made.
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