President Donald Trump has sent Congress an initial request for a $7.9 billion down payment toward Harvey relief and recovery efforts.

The request, expected to be swiftly approved by Congress, would add $7.4 billion to rapidly dwindling Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster aid coffers and $450 million to finance disaster loans for small businesses.

Above, a house is submerged up to its roof by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey in Lumberton, Texas.