Whenever there is a crises or disaster, a republican politician's first thought is "How can we take advantage of this for our benefit." They have no actual concern for those who need help... who they are supposed to be representing.
This is something I have always hated about the way Congress works, and that is attachments to bills having nothing to do with the bills themselves. It is a ridiculous system both sides use to stop bills from passing. As long as it remains in place we will continue to get no bills or watered down bills.