Funding Follows Schmitt's Push to Unlock Aid, Close Coordination with Trump Admin, Governor Kehoe, Mayor Spencer

WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is transferring $59 million of the estimated $180 million he previously secured to support recovery efforts in St. Louis following the storms and tornadoes that struck the region on May 16, 2025. The funding will be accompanied by expert technical assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to aid with property debris removal, being deployed today.

This funding is the result of Senator Schmitt's strong advocacy and close partnership with the Trump administration, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, and St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer. Senator Schmitt led the entire Missouri congressional delegation in a letter to Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson requesting assistance for debris removal.

"Great news! Today, FEMA will transfer $59 million to St. Louis to aid with recovery efforts following the devastating May storms. This is part of the estimated of $180 million in upfront debris removal funding that will head to the State of Missouri, alongside the deployment of U.S. Army Corps of Engineer mission assignments and experts to advise the state with their unmatched technical expertise, who will arrive in Jefferson City TODAY. I appreciate Governor Kehoe and Mayor Spencer for continuing to be great partners on the cleanup," said Senator Schmitt.

Background:

• On May 21, 2025 Senator Schmitt sent a letter to President Trump, requesting immediate action on Governor Mike Kehoe's disaster declarations for the storm that touched down in St. Louis on May 16.
• Senator Schmitt pushed for the approval of these declarations, and on June 9, it was announced that President Trump approved both individual assistance and public assistance will be distributed across the state.

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