Rep. Anna Paulina Luna passionately campaigns for the exclusive use of FEMA funds for American disaster victims amid Hurricane Helene’s aftermath, sparking debate on disaster relief allocation. After Florida was hit by two hurricanes, Helene, and Milton, many resident’s homes and businesses have been destroyed. Luna criticizes Mayorkas for saying FEMA doesn’t have enough funds to support Floridians after the Biden-Harris administration spent billions of dollars housing undocumented migrants. She advocates that money should be rerouted to helping American citizens.
Rep. Luna’s Advocacy with FEMA
In a recent appearance on Fox News’ “Ingraham Angle,” Rep. Anna Paulina Luna urged for FEMA disaster relief funds to be exclusively allocated to American citizens grappling with the impact of hurricanes and floods, rather than undocumented immigrants. In her discussion, she underscored her interactions with FEMA, the governor of Florida, and the White House on the issue. Her advocacy coincides with the introduction of bipartisan legislation aimed at securing $15 billion in disaster relief for affected American citizens.
The bill Rep. Luna has spearheaded will allocate $10 billion to FEMA and an additional $5 billion to the Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program, aiming to support disaster recovery efforts not only in Florida but also in other affected states. Luna asserted, “My constituents in Pinellas County depend on Congress to take swift and decisive action in the wake of this unprecedented disaster caused by Hurricane Helene.”
$941 MILLION of FEMA funding went to illegals. It’s unacceptable and should be illegal. This could be used to house Pinellas residents!
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) October 2, 2024
Navigating Misinformation and Scams
Discussion during the Fox News segment also touched on widespread rumors accusing FEMA of diverting disaster relief funds to support undocumented immigrants. FEMA has taken steps to address these accusations by launching a dedicated rumor response page. The page clarifies that funding for disaster response has not been redirected to other, non-disaster-related efforts and provides the public with trusted information to combat misinformation. FEMA’s disaster relief fund is identified as a dedicated source for natural disaster recovery and assistance.
During the appearance, Laura Ingraham mentioned how the White House labeled these claims as misinformation, sparking debates over the priority and decision-making process in allocating disaster relief resources. Vice President Kamala Harris, highlighting FEMA’s efforts during a visit to Georgia, stated: “And the federal relief and assistance that we have been providing has included FEMA providing $750 for folks who need immediate needs being met, such as food, baby formula, and the like.”
WAPO can say whatever they want Nutsack.
$1 BILLION has been spent on illegals in 2 years and FEMA says it’s out of money for hurricane victims.
His own words right here genius!👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/AUKPhjSOOu
— SaltyGoat (@SaltyGoat17) October 4, 2024
Ensuring Resources for Recovery
Despite ongoing controversies, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna remains steadfast in her commitment to advocating for timely disaster relief. Her legislative push is set against a backdrop of concerns regarding FEMA’s long-term funding capabilities. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has expressed apprehensions over FEMA’s ability to maintain effective relief efforts throughout the hurricane season. With additional legislation promising $15 billion specifically for disaster responses, Luna is determined to see that American victims receive prompt and adequate support, prompted by the growing surge of natural disasters across the nation.
Luna continues to emphasize the critical need for legislative action and the mobilization of resources, reaffirming the responsibility of Congress to act decisively for the sake of American citizens needing assistance during this crucial time.
