The White House is requesting $1.4 billion from Congress to help combat the rapidly worsening Ebola outbreak in Central Africa as part of a broader $87.6 billion supplemental funding bill submitted to lawmakers this week.

In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought said the administration’s request is primarily aimed at addressing costs associated with Operation Epic Fury, while also funding other urgent priorities.

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