If the measure passes the House, small insurance businesses will have until Aug. 8 to apply for the popular relief loans.

The measure reimburses local governments for the cost of preparing for the virus as well as a $500M investment in telehealth programs.

Congress extended the National Flood Insurance Program through June 14, preventing the federal initiative from expiring on Saturday.

Lawmakers reached an agreement on the bill, H.R. 2157.

The strategy makes an end run around House Democrats who say they were shut out of the final crafting of the disaster package.

The White House asked Congress for $44 billion in hurricane aid, including funds designated for Texas and Florida, while most of Puerto Ricos needs would be addressed in a future request.

The measure, passed 82-17, gives Puerto Rico access to $4.9 billion in low-interest Treasury loans and would also replenish the troubled National Flood Insurance Program, which runs out of money as early as this week.

The House passed a $36.5 billion hurricane and wildfire relief bill Thursday that would give Puerto Rico access to $4.9 billion in low-interest Treasury loans and allow the troubled NFIP to keep paying claims.