President Joe Biden plans to send Congress an emergency funding bill “in the coming days” to address the urgent need for disaster relief following a devastating storm season, a White House official announced Monday.

In a memo, Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, highlighted the strain on federal agencies after consecutive major hurricanes depleted available funds.

“The Biden-Harris Administration stands ready to work with lawmakers to deliver the vital resources our communities need with strong bipartisan and bicameral support—just as Speaker Mike Johnson has promised,” Young wrote.

The memo pointed out that the last comprehensive disaster relief package was passed in 2022, underscoring the need for a new measure. Young expressed optimism about collaboration with Congress, stating, “We look forward to working with Congress to quickly pass emergency funding so the Federal Government can meet its obligations to the American people.”

However, the memo also acknowledged past challenges in securing disaster relief funding, noting that recent attempts, including one in June, failed to gain sufficient support.