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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on FEMA Disaster Readiness and Response
Record date · January 1, 2024
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What This Bill Does
This document is the official record of a September 19, 2023, House hearing regarding the current operational state of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The hearing featured testimony from FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and included oversight questions from members of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The hearing serves as a formal oversight mechanism to evaluate how FEMA manages disaster readiness and recovery, which directly impacts the speed and effectiveness of federal aid provided to residents during national emergencies.
Who It Affects
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FEMA
The agency is subject to congressional oversight and must respond to inquiries regarding its operational readiness.
Disaster-impacted residents
Residents in areas affected by disasters rely on the policies and response times discussed during this oversight hearing.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on September 19, 2023, before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- The primary witness was FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.
- The hearing focused on the current state of disaster readiness, response, and recovery efforts by FEMA.
- The record includes formal opening statements from Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry, Ranking Member Dina Titus, and full Committee leadership Sam Graves and Rick Larsen.
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- The document includes a letter dated July 28, 2023, submitted by Representatives Mike Ezell, Garret Graves, and Troy A. Carter.
- The appendix contains follow-up questions for the record submitted by seven different members of Congress to Administrator Criswell.
- The hearing was held during the First Session of the 118th Congress.
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Post-Hearing Oversight
The document highlights a significant volume of follow-up questions submitted by members to the Administrator, indicating ongoing legislative scrutiny after the oral testimony.
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