FEMA has already spent $9B of its $20B disaster relief budget in 2025, raising concerns about additional funding requirements.

FEMA has spent $9 billion of its $20 billion disaster relief budget for fiscal year 2025, just days into the year, raising concerns about potential spending restrictions unless Congress approves more funding. Administrator Deanne Criswell highlighted over 100 ongoing disasters needing reimbursement. The agency may prioritize life-saving operations over rebuilding projects without additional financial support, emphasizing an urgent need for Congressional action.