(Bloomberg) – Congress will need to provide "substantially more" money for hurricane recovery than the initial $15.25 billion passed earlier this month, Texas Senator Ted Cruz said as members of the state congressional delegation and other leaders visited the Houston suburb of Friendswood on Thursday.

House Speaker Paul Ryan said more than one piece of legislation will be needed. While aid is initially focused on short-term relief, he noted that there has been additional damage from massive hurricanes, including Wednesday's direct hit on Puerto Rico by Maria.

Ryan said he expects officials to have an idea how much money will be needed sometime in October, and Homeland Security Chairman Mike McCaul of Texas said lawmakers expect a request for funding by the administration by mid-October and a vote shortly afterward.

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