Congressman Dan Goldman Urges Swift Disbursement of FEMA Funds to Support New York Migrant Shelters

New York Welcoming 200 Migrants Daily, Over 53,000 New Migrants in the Last Year 

Swift Disbursement of Pre-Authorized $360 Million for Shelter and Services Program to Aid New York in Meeting Growing Need

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Washington D.C. - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today joined fellow member of the New York delegation including Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) in a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Criswell and Regional Administrator Warrington urging the swift disbursal of the remaining $360 million of the newly authorized Shelter and Services Program (SSP). These funds are used to support local government and nonprofit organizations in New York sheltering migrants and supporting related activities.

"This is a matter of grave importance to us... as our great city has been working diligently to sustain and expand shelter capacity and provide mental health services, adequate food, and appropriate legal services that are critical in supporting asylum seekers," stated the Members. 

"New York City is a right-to-shelter city that is legally responsible for providing emergency shelter and services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Accordingly, we support a swift disbursement of the remaining SSP funds as we continue to work with the City to support its long-term sustained effort to shelter and support asylum seekers," the Members concluded.

Congressman Dan Goldman recently called on FEMA to increase their emergency allotment of $30.5 million to provide food, medical care, and support to incoming migrants. New York has spent over $1 billion in the care of over 60,000 new migrants.

Last month, Congressman Dan Goldman and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) led a group of 25 Representatives in calling for $800 million in funding for the newly established Shelter and Services Program (SSP) in the FY24 federal budget.

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