(Bloomberg) – The White House asked Congress for $44 billion in hurricane aid, including funds designated for Texas and Florida, while most of Puerto Rico's needs would be addressed in a future request.

By not addressing all of Puerto Rico's request Friday, the White House move could diminish the chances that aid is supplied in a December funding bill. The White House said damage assessments haven't been completed for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and a further request is planned.

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