{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-schmitt-smith-urge-biden-to-green-light-disaster-relief-aid-for-missouri-communities-devastated-by-storms/", "Hawley, Schmitt, Smith Urge Biden to Green-light Disaster Relief Aid for Missouri Communities Devastated by Storms", "2024-06-20", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "Senate", "MO", "Josh Hawley", "H001089", "www.hawley.senate.gov", "hawley", "https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "U.S. Senators Josh Hawley, (R-Mo.) Eric Schmitt, and Congressman Jason Smith sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to approve Missouri Governor Parson\u2019s disaster declaration request for urgent financial relief. The lawmakers\u2019 letter comes after devastating storms battered Missouri last month, damaging countless homes and businesses.\n\n\u201cOn Wednesday, June 12, Governor Parson requested a major disaster declaration after multiple severe weather events occurred in the State of Missouri between May 19 and May 27,\u201d wrote Senator Hawley and his colleagues.\n\nThey continued, \u201cThese storms generated tornadoes, high winds, heavy rain, and flooding across southern Missouri, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. State and local governments continue to be burdened by the costs that have been incurred in the ongoing effort to protect life and property.\n\nRead the full letter here or below.\n\nJune 19, 2024\n\nThe Honorable Joseph R. Biden\n\nPresident of the United States\n\nThe White House\n\n1600 Pennsylvania Avenue\n\nWashington, DC 20500\n\nDear President Biden,\n\nWe write in support of Missouri Governor Mike Parson\u2019s request to approve a major presidential disaster declaration, as authorized by the Stafford Act, for public assistance in 15 of Missouri\u2019s 114 counties, as well as individual assistance in 10 Missouri counties.\n\nOn Wednesday, June 12, Governor Parson requested a major disaster declaration after multiple severe weather events occurred in the State of Missouri between May 19 and May 27. These storms generated tornadoes, high winds, heavy rain, and flooding across southern Missouri, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. State and local governments continue to be burdened by the costs that have been incurred in the ongoing effort to protect life and property.\n\nWe respectfully request your prompt action to ensure that these communities receive the immediate support needed to respond to the disaster. Along with our fellow Missourians, we appreciate your attention to this request and stand ready to assist in any way possible.\n\nSincerely,\n\nJosh Hawley\n\nUnited States Senator\n\nEric Schmitt\n\nUnited States Senator", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-schmitt-smith-urge-biden-to-green-light-disaster-relief-aid-for-missouri-communities-devastated-by-storms/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8505010046064854, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}