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Stories / Issue · Aug 2 – Oct 6, 2026

Disaster Response

Members of Congress are responding to multiple disasters including wildfires, hurricanes, flooding, and nor'easters across western, southern, and northeastern states. Democrats and Republicans are introducing bills to expand firefighter benefits, streamline disaster recovery, strengthen emergency alerts, and increase disaster insurance access. Federal funding announcements total over $2.3 billion, with individual grants ranging from $1.19 million to $2.2 billion for affected regions.

AI summary of the releases below · Oct 7, 2026

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130Members · 76 D · 54 R
252Actions · 146 D · 106 R
43States & territories · CA · WA · IN · OR lead
$8.67BFunding announced

How the conversation moved

Democrat Republican · one dot = one action
Action typeWk ofJul 9Wk ofJul 16Wk ofJul 23Wk ofJul 3022Wk ofAug 623Wk ofAug 1325Wk ofAug 2032Wk ofAug 2739Wk ofSep 313Wk ofSep 1032Wk ofSep 1715Wk ofSep 2435Wk ofOct 116Total
Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions 39
Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials 33
HearingsHeld, testified or questioned 3
StatementsResponses to news 15
CriticizedA policy, decision or person 7
PraisedCredit for a decision or person 10
Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits 25
Announced fundingGrants and approvals +14+576
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed 39
Other 5

Developing stories

19 threads · 110 of 252 actions

2026 Wildfire Season

16 members

  1. Aug 28Wyden demanded answers from Trump USDA official who diverted firefighting resources to private ranch.
  2. Aug 31Heinrich demanded answers from USDA official who diverted firefighting resources to private ranch.
  3. Sep 1Bera cosponsored Wildfire Response and Readiness Act to strengthen prevention and community preparedness.
  4. Sep 10Bennet Led senators expressing concerns about federal wildfire preparedness and firefighting resources.
  5. Oct 5Schrier, Randall demanded transparency from Forest Service on ICE coordination during wildfire season.

14 actions →

Hurricane Helene Recovery

8 members · $2.77B announced

  1. Sep 25Griffith (R) announced $173,600 FEMA grant to West Piedmont Planning District Commission for Hurricane Helene mitigation.
  2. Sep 26Griffith (R) announced $160,000 FEMA grant for Hurricane Helene mitigation planning in Virginia.
  3. Sep 29Graham Nordone (R) cosponsored legislation to help South Carolina recover from Hurricane Helene damage.
  4. Sep 30Warnock announced $2.2 billion in federal disaster relief secured for Georgia's Hurricane Helene recovery.
  5. Oct 1Foxx (R) reintroduced bill to streamline disaster recovery regulations for hurricane-affected areas.

14 actions →

Eastern Washington Wildfires Recovery

8 members

  1. Sep 11Wyden, Padilla called out Trump administration failures to prepare for and respond to 2026 wildfire season.
  2. Sep 28Schrier, DelBene joined Washington delegation requesting major disaster declaration for wildfire recovery assistance.
  3. Sep 28Murray Led Washington delegation requesting Major Disaster Declaration for wildfire recovery.
  4. Sep 29Baumgartner (R) requested federal Major Disaster Declaration for Eastern Washington wildfires.
  5. Sep 29Cantwell joined delegation letter urging President approve disaster declaration for Washington wildfires.

14 actions →

New Jersey Nor'easter Damage

6 members · $30.6M announced

  1. Sep 30Smith (R) joined FEMA administrator surveying Nor'easter damage in New Jersey coastal communities.
  2. Oct 1Van Drew (R) Led federal response tour assessing nor'easter damage and discussing disaster assistance with FEMA and Army Corps.
  3. Oct 2Smith (R) Led intergovernmental survey of Nor'easter damage in New Jersey shore towns.
  4. Oct 3Smith (R) Led survey of Nor'easter damage with federal and state officials along New Jersey shore.
  5. Oct 5Coons, McBride assessed nor'easter coastal damage and called for additional federal funding for beach recovery.

11 actions →

February Blizzard Disaster Declaration Denial

6 members

  1. Sep 2Pallone criticized President Trump for denying New Jersey $84.4 million in federal disaster aid after February blizzard.
  2. Sep 3Gillibrand criticized FEMA's second denial of major disaster declaration for New York's February blizzard.
  3. Sep 4Whitehouse, Amo criticized Trump administration rejection of disaster aid for February blizzard.
  4. Sep 10Reed, Amo Sent letter demanding investigation into Trump administration's denial of disaster relief for February blizzard.
  5. Sep 22Amo introduced bill to prevent president from denying disaster aid based on political affiliation.

9 actions →

Hawaii Hurricanes Lala and Lowell

2 members · $2.81B announced

  1. Aug 22Schatz urged swift approval of emergency declaration request following Hurricane Lala.
  2. Aug 25Schatz praised Trump administration's approval of emergency declaration for Hurricane Lala recovery.
  3. Aug 25Hirono encouraged Hawaii agricultural producers to apply for federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Lala.
  4. Sep 13Schatz urged President to approve disaster declarations for Hawaii after Hurricanes Lowell and Lala.
  5. Sep 24Schatz Spoke on Senate floor about climate change increasing disaster frequency and severity.

8 actions →

Illinois Storm and Flooding Recovery

7 members

  1. Aug 5Nunn (R) joined Iowa delegation requesting Trump approve disaster aid for flooded central Iowa counties.
  2. Aug 6Ernst (R) requested President Trump approve disaster declaration for Iowa flooding damage.
  3. Aug 13Kelly urged Governor Pritzker to issue disaster proclamation to unlock FEMA aid for storm-damaged communities.
  4. Aug 21Young (R) Sent letter to Trump urging approval of major disaster declaration for August storms.
  5. Sep 16Durbin, Schneider Led Illinois delegation urging President Trump to grant disaster declaration for storm-damaged counties.

6 actions →

Eaton and Palisades Fires Recovery

3 members

  1. Aug 4Chu responded to investigation confirming Southern California Edison caused Eaton Fire.
  2. Sep 3Rivas introduced bill requiring GAO report on disaster communications effectiveness.
  3. Sep 10Chu demanded FEMA release withheld funding for LA wildfire disaster case management program.
  4. Sep 12Chu celebrated bipartisan disaster tax relief law for Eaton Fire survivors.
  5. Sep 30Sherman called on FEMA to fund wildfire disaster case management program through May.

5 actions →

Where they stand

Support · 37

  • DMerkley ORHighlighted cost-benefit analysis supporting flood adaptation investments
  • DGallego AZAdvanced bill to restore Grand Canyon North Rim
  • DWasserman Schultz FLIntroduced bill to help farmers recover from natural disasters
  • RHusted OHPraised expedited federal disaster assistance approval
  • DOssoff GAPassed bipartisan emergency alert improvement bill
  • RFoxx NCReintroduced bill to reduce regulatory burdens for disaster recovery
  • DSherman CAUrged FEMA to extend disaster case management funding
  • RCrane AZAdvanced legislation granting emergency contracting authority for fire recovery work
  • RGraham Nordone SCCosponsored bill to help energy infrastructure recovery from Hurricane Helene
  • DCantwell WAUrged approval of Major Disaster Declaration for individual assistance
  • DMurray WAUrged President to approve Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance
  • DDelBene WARequested Major Disaster Declaration for individual assistance
  • DAnsari AZCalled for federal funding to restore Grand Canyon after disasters
  • DKelly AZRequested federal funding to restore Grand Canyon after disasters.
  • DChu CAUrged administration to grant Temporary Protected Status to Nepali nationals affected by flooding
  • DSchiff CASecured respiratory protection standards for wildland firefighters in Farm Bill
  • DDurbin ILUrged disaster declaration for Illinois counties after severe storms
  • DSchneider ILUrged disaster declaration for eight Illinois counties
  • DFrost FLSecured committee passage of Post-Disaster Protection Act
  • RSteube FLSecured passage of federal disaster tax relief legislation
  • RScott FLSecured tax relief for natural disaster victims
  • DRivas CAIntroduced bill to strengthen telecommunications during disasters
  • DMcBath GAIntroduced FEMA for Safe Recovery Act to protect disaster survivors
  • DBera CACosponsored comprehensive wildfire prevention, response, and firefighter support legislation
  • RYoung INApplauded disaster declaration approval for August storms
  • DMrvan INPraised FEMA approval of disaster declaration
  • DTran CACommended GKN for $100 million commitment to aid evacuation victims
  • DCarson INUrged approval of major disaster declaration for storm recovery
  • DBeyer VAIntroduced National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act
  • DSmith MNRequested federal disaster assistance approval for recovery
  • RShreve INCoordinating with state officials to secure federal recovery support
  • DThompson CASecured passage of tax relief for wildfire survivors
  • DSalinas ORIntroduced bill to address increasingly destructive wildfires and extreme weather
  • DWhitesides CAIntroduced bill to improve wildfire response and readiness
  • DNeguse COIntroduced comprehensive wildfire response and readiness legislation
  • RWicker MSPraised disaster declaration approval for eight Mississippi counties
  • RGuest MSPraised disaster declaration approval for Tropical Storm Arthur recovery

Oppose · 12

  • DAmo RIIntroduced bill to stop politicization of disaster aid after Rhode Island denial
  • DHickenlooper CORequested reversal of Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant denials
  • DPadilla CAExpressed serious concerns about DOI and USDA preparedness for wildfires
  • DReed RIDemanded investigation into politicization of disaster relief denial
  • DBennet COWarned DOI and USDA lack adequate wildfire response resources
  • DWhitehouse RIOpposes Trump administration rejection of disaster declaration
  • DPallone NJOpposes Trump's denial of disaster aid to New Jersey
  • DHeinrich NMDemanded accountability for diverting federal firefighting resources
  • DTokuda HIOpposes post office closure in wildfire-affected community
  • DBaldwin WIOpposes denial of federal disaster assistance to Wisconsin
  • DMarkey MADemanded reversal of FEMA denial of disaster declaration
  • DCortez Masto NVDemanded CFTC rein in wildfire betting on prediction markets

What each party did · Democrats 146 · Republicans 106

  • 23Requested action16
  • 30Sent letters3
  • 2Hearings1
  • 11Statements4
  • 6Criticized1
  • 3Praised7
  • 10Visits and events15
  • 34Announced funding42
  • 25Filed or pushed bills14
  • 2Other3

Most active

  1. RKing-Hinds MP16
  2. DHernández Rivera PR10
  3. RGriffith VA8
  4. DWyden OR7
  5. DMerkley OR6
  6. DCantwell WA6
  7. RBanks IN6
  8. DMurray WA6

By state

  • CA35
  • WA24
  • IN19
  • OR16
  • MP16
  • NJ12
  • AZ10
  • VA10

+35 more with fewer actions

Every action

252 actions · 283 releases
  1. Oct 6, 2026
    • Statement

      DMerkley OR

      Released CBO report showing federal flood prevention investments save $2 per $1 spent.

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    • Funding

      DBynum OR $1.2M

      Secured $1.19 million federal grant for Scio Rural Fire Protection District.

      Release ↗

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    • Praise

      DMeng NY $36M

      Praised Trump administration's increase of humanitarian aid to Nepal and Tibet to $36 million.

      Release ↗

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    • Visit

      RKing-Hinds MP

      Met with White House official to discuss Marianas recovery from typhoons and federal response.

      Release ↗

  27. Sep 4, 2026
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  32. Aug 29, 2026
    • Funding

      RMoylan GU $16.2M

      Announced $16.2 million in FEMA disaster resilience funding for Guam hospital and university.

      Release ↗

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  49. Aug 11, 2026
    • Bill

      DThompson CA

      Senate passed Thompson's bill extending tax relief for wildfire disaster survivors through 2027.

      Release ↗

    • Funding

      RRogers KY $8.5M

      Announced $8.5 million in federal funding for tornado-damaged airport terminal renovations.

      Release ↗

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