releases: https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-schmitt-smith-urge-biden-to-green-light-disaster-relief-aid-for-missouri-communities-devastated-by-storms/
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| 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’s disaster declaration request for urgent financial relief. The lawmakers’ letter comes after devastating storms battered Missouri last month, damaging countless homes and businesses. “On 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,” wrote Senator Hawley and his colleagues. They continued, “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. Read the full letter here or below. June 19, 2024 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden, We write in support of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s request to approve a major presidential disaster declaration, as authorized by the Stafford Act, for public assistance in 15 of Missouri’s 114 counties, as well as individual assistance in 10 Missouri counties. On 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. We 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. Sincerely, Josh Hawley United States Senator Eric Schmitt United States Senator | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |