Trump-appointed council proposes major redesign of FEMA response role
Summary
A council appointed by President Donald Trump proposed major changes to FEMA, the federal agency that responds to disasters. The plan suggests giving more responsibility to states and reducing federal support after disasters, while making FEMA smaller and less centralized in Washington.Key Facts
- The FEMA Review Council was created by President Trump to suggest reforms to FEMA.
- The council wants to replace FEMA’s current brand with a new agency that is smaller and less focused in Washington, D.C.
- The plan would give states, tribes, and territories more control over disaster readiness and recovery.
- Instead of reimbursing states after disaster work, FEMA would give them direct payments within 30 days of a disaster.
- Support for survivors would change: housing help would be limited to those whose homes are unlivable, with one-time payments replacing multiple aid options.
- The council suggested moving most flood insurance policies from the federal program to private companies.
- Some experts worry that states and local governments may not be ready for more responsibility.
- The recommendations still need approval from Congress and the administration before changes can happen.
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