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government5 months ago•6 min saved

Bipartisan Bill Proposes Major FEMA Reforms and Cabinet-Level Status

Legislation called the FEMA Act of 2025 has been introduced by U.S. House leaders to overhaul FEMA, making it a cabinet-level agency again, streamlining disaster response, reducing red tape, and increasing accountability and efficiency in federal disaster aid and recovery efforts.

via House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (.gov)|

#bipartisan-bill #disaster-reform #emergency-management

politics6 months ago•5 min saved

Trump Administration's FEMA Changes Spark Concerns and Debate

The Trump administration plans to eliminate or significantly restructure FEMA by 2025, aiming to shift disaster response responsibilities to states and reduce federal aid, amidst concerns about FEMA's current readiness and effectiveness.

via NPR|

#disaster-reform #disaster-response #federal-aid