Advocates for Sandy survivors say these clawbacks have blindsided homeowners who applied for loans and benefits based on the federal government's recommendations.
Though the interim small business bill hasn't yet passed, Congress members angle to influence health care and economic recovery plan of next major bill.
"Talk to anyone and you'll hear just how annoyed people are by these calls," said Congressman Frank Pallone, D-6. "According to YouMail, more than 200 million calls have been made to the 732 area code in my congressional district this year."
New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone is co-sponsoring legislation to reinstate a tax he says will make polluters once again pay for cleanup of Superfund sites.