GOP senators push for more FEMA funding

A group of GOP senators announced legislation Wednesday to replenish a critical disaster relief fund as members on both sides have sounded alarm over its finances amid back-to-back hurricanes.

The legislation, announced by Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), seeks to put $20 billion toward the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster relief fund.

“The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is the front line for states, and our constituents, to receive support...