U.S. House approves new $81 billion disaster relief package that includes Harvey aid — as well as funding for Florida, California, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. Funding bill must clear Senate next: https://t.co/bBQurb2UHi
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) December 21, 2017
BREAKING: House passes $81 bil. federal disaster aid bill, Senate to vote in 2018
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