This Week's Update 10.11.24
Updated: Jun 26, 2025
This Week In Washington
Senate – The Senate was in recess.
House – The House was in recess.
Biden Administration – In preparation for Hurricane Milton, President Biden approved pre-landfall emergency declarations for Florida and the Seminole Tribe, allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide immediate support for evacuation, sheltering, and search-and-rescue operations. FEMA has pre-positioned Incident Management Teams, swift water rescue units, medical assistance teams, and millions of meals and liters of water for affected communities. The U.S. Department of Defense has also staged helicopters and high-water vehicles to support rescues. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a Public Health Emergency and deployed medical personnel and resources to ensure healthcare facilities, such as hospitals and nursing homes, can continue operating safely during and after the storm.
Next Week In Washington
Senate – The Senate is in recess until November with periodic pro forma sessions.
House – The House is in recess until November with periodic pro forma sessions.
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