Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency

What it means

Creates a council to review FEMA's performance and effectiveness, citing concerns about response to Hurricane Helene and allegations of political bias. The 20-member council, co-chaired by the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense, will submit recommendations within 180 days of its first meeting.

Expected impact

• Potential restructuring of FEMA's disaster response approach, possibly returning more control to states
• Improved coordination between federal, state, and local disaster response efforts
• Greater scrutiny of how FEMA allocates its resources and prioritizes emergencies
• Renewed focus on impartial disaster response regardless of political affiliations
• More efficient delivery of assistance to disaster victims through streamlined processes