Rep. Earl L. Carter, US Representative for Georgia's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Earl L. Carter, US Representative for Georgia's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter has successfully advocated for the inclusion of disaster relief funding in the end-of-year spending package, which will fund the government through March 2025. The House of Representatives passed this package today.
The legislation allocates over $100 billion to replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds, support the Small Business Administration's (SBA) disaster loan program, provide financial relief to farmers and foresters, and repair highways and roads.
"Hurricane Helene devastated GA-01, and everywhere I go in the district I hear stories from people who lost their home or business and have been completely hung out to dry," said Rep. Carter. "Fully funding FEMA and SBA’s disaster relief funds, along with getting financial assistance for Georgia’s number one industry, agriculture, was my top priority in this package. I am thrilled that leadership listened to states impacted by what has been a devastating hurricane season and is bringing relief to South Georgia."
Key elements of the bill include:
- $31 billion in natural disaster aid for farmers
- $29 billion for FEMA
- $12 billion through Housing and Urban Development Department's Community Development Block Grant program
- $8 billion for federal highway and road repairs
- $356.5 million for Emergency Forest Restoration Program
- $10 billion in economic assistance for farmers
- $3.3 billion in state and tribal grants for water infrastructure
- $2.2 billion through SBA's disaster loan program
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