Charleston Reporter

Congresswoman Nancy Mace has introduced a bill aimed at terminating FEMA's Shelter and Services Program (SSP), redirecting its funds to aid Americans affected by natural disasters. The bill comes in response to what Mace describes as a misallocation of resources that should prioritize citizens recovering from events like Hurricane Helene.

“It’s unacceptable for Americans to grapple with the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene while the federal government remains fixated on spending hundreds of millions on a program sheltering illegal immigrants instead of helping our own citizens,” said Representative Nancy Mace. “Kamala Harris and Alejandro Mayorkas have turned FEMA into a migrant resettlement agency. It’s time to end this mess.”

The SSP had received $650 million for fiscal year 2024, which Mace argues should be redirected towards urgent disaster relief efforts rather than assisting illegal immigrants. Her proposed legislation seeks to immediately terminate the SSP and reallocate any unspent funds toward recovery efforts following recent hurricanes and wildfires.

“Our bill will make sure funds meant for disaster relief are utilized where they are needed most — actual disaster relief,” Rep. Mace added.

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