Rep. Larsen criticized FEMA's April 24, 2026, denial of Washington's request for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program aid following December floods, despite prior approval of major disaster declarations for Public and Individual Assistance. The decision impacts state recovery efforts.
Source: federalregister. Original: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/23/2026-07964/presidential-declaration-amendment-of-a-major-disaster-for-the-state-of-hawaii