Just days after the storm, six additional counties became eligible for federal disaster aid.
The government provided public disaster aid to affected property owners.
Administration officials have said federal law prohibits disaster aid to commercial utilities.
"If they don't have a flood insurance policy, the position they're going to be in is probably applying for disaster aid," he said.
By October 17, more than $5.6 million in disaster aid was approved for 20,284 residences.
Republicans say the changes are needed to help pay for disaster aid and slow the growth of government.
He moved quickly to meet with House leaders and administration officials to press for the disaster aid.
The House today approved a slimmer version of the disaster aid and military spending bill.
We do not rely on the generosity of private individuals for domestic disaster aid.
Who should pay for the federal government's mistakes in handing out disaster aid to the wrong people?
