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North Carolina Republicans Want Markwayne Mullin to Unlock FEMA Funds

All 10 House Republicans in the delegation wrote the new secretary of Homeland Security, asking for a review of unallocated FEMA funds for Hurricane Helene recovery.

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has succeeded Kristi Noem after her turbulent tenure. Francis Chung/POLITICO/AP

By Christa Dutton

March 26, 2026 01:05 p.m.

North Carolina Republicans want newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s attention.

All 10 Republicans in North Carolina’s House delegation wrote Mullin Wednesday, asking him to “prioritize a comprehensive review of all unallocated FEMA funds designated for Hurricane Helene relief.”

Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina in September 2024, killing 107 people and leaving homes and infrastructure destroyed. Ever since, the state has been fighting with the federal government to unlock dollars for recovery.