U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL), supported by more than a dozen conservative representatives, petitioned President Joe Biden asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA) to clarify its debris removal policy.

The request comes as Florida communities ravaged by recent hurricanes struggle to meet federal debris removal regulations in order to remain eligible for federal rebuilding assistance.

To avoid further confusion, lawmakers are calling on President Biden and FEMA to issue written guidance on debris removal regulations.

The letter justifies its request by asserting that FEMA has the authority to modify recovery regulations based on the context of the emergency.

“FEMA may waive program requirements for prior approval for debris removal, demolition, and waste disposal,” the letter read. “FEMA has already issued disaster-specific guidance to inform local communities on how they can remain in compliance with regulations and remain eligible for reimbursement while making full use of the program waivers that have been implemented.”

So, the lawmakers continue, FEMA should issue specific guidance for Floridians engaged in post-hurricane reconstruction.

Specifically, the letter asks FEMA to commit to full reimbursement for debris cleanup activities that took place between Hurricane Helene and Milton.

Additionally, the letter asks FEMA to authorize post-Milton recovery efforts for increased regulatory flexibility.

Florida lawmakers have been embroiled in FEMA controversies, particularly over rebuilding aid.

Last week, lawmakers led an effort to restore $20 billion in funding to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) following the devastating effects of Hurricanes Debby , Helene and Milton.

The restoration effort comes after Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently announced that FEMA does not have the funds to provide assistance throughout the hurricane season.

Rubio described the DRF as the “front line” for states and communities to receive the resources needed to survive and thrive before, during and after hurricane impacts.