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In a vote of 241-180, the House approved the $50.5 billion Sandy Disaster Aid package Tuesday evening.
The package was split into two main bills. The first, a $17 billion measure, passed overwhelmingly.
"I always knew that in my heart that we would come together to help our constituents," Queens Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D) said.
It addresses the immediate needs by adding $5.4 billion to FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund, $5.4 billion for New York and New Jersey's transit systems, nearly $4 billion for Housing programs and another $1.4 billion for the Army Corp of Engineers.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) released the following statement after President Barack Obama announced his plan to reduce gun violence in America:
“I applaud President Obama for demonstrating leadership and courage in tackling the gun violence problem in our nation. The 23 executive orders that, among other things, aim to close background check loopholes, help schools develop emergency preparedness plans and increase access to strengthened mental health services are strong steps forward.
On January 15, 2013, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor encouraging passage of the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act. H.R. 152. This bill will provide much needed financial relief for many families, communities and small businesses that are suffering from the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy.