In the wake of Hurricane Helene, a bipartisan push has emerged to shorten Congress' recess to address the pressing need for disaster relief funding. Despite lawmakers being stunned by the omission of disaster funds from a recent stopgap bill, the Biden-Harris administration has mobilized over 3,500 federal personnel across several states including North Carolina and Florida. As Helene wreaks havoc, discussions in Congress about supplemental funding for affected regions intensify, with House Democrats calling for immediate aid. However, FEMA faces a significant financial crisis, projecting a $3 billion deficit by February, which complicates response efforts. Congressional representatives express concern over the limited funds available for small businesses and communities impacted by the hurricane, leading to calls for urgent action before the government breaks for recess.