Sen. Rick Scott wrote Monday that it is "Unbelievable" that Senate Democrats continue to block disaster relief for Americans unless it is paired with Ukraine aid.
President Joe Biden plans to tie disaster relief funds for Americans to $24 billion in aid for Ukraine.
Unlike the president's proposal, our bill would also pass the Hurricane Tax Relief Act, providing tax cuts for losses suffered in disasters.
"Funding for Ukraine should NEVER be paired with disaster relief for American families. We need to put American families first and immediately pass the Federal Disaster Responsibility Act," Scott added.
Scott and Marco Rubio have frequently said they do not want disaster relief tied to Ukraine aid.
Instead, they want Congress to swiftly pass disaster relief to help the Sunshine State, which has been battered by Hurricane Idalia.
On Friday, Sen. Mike Lee called for new Senate Republican leadership, citing a story that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell plans to ram Ukraine aid down the "House's throat."
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