FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on FEMA Disaster Contracting

Original title: FEMA CONTRACTING: REVIEWING LESSONS LEARNED FROM PAST DISASTERS TO IMPROVE PREPAREDNESS

January 1, 2019

FEMA disaster relief government contracting emergency preparedness oversight

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing examines how FEMA manages billions of dollars in disaster-related contracts, directly impacting the efficiency and speed of federal aid delivery during future emergencies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

FEMA

The agency is subject to oversight regarding its contracting procedures and disaster response management.

Disaster-affected populations

These groups rely on the efficiency of FEMA's contracting and supply chain management for the delivery of emergency aid.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

A joint House subcommittee hearing held on May 9, 2019, to review FEMA's contracting practices and identify lessons learned from past disaster responses. The session featured testimony from FEMA, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 9, 2019, as a joint session of two House subcommittees.
The primary objective was to review FEMA contracting lessons learned from past disasters to improve future preparedness.
Testimony was provided by officials from FEMA, the GAO, and the DHS Office of Inspector General.
The hearing record includes follow-up questions submitted by various members of Congress to the witnesses.
The document is identified as Serial No. 116-18 of the 116th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To review how FEMA handles contracts during disasters and to identify ways to improve preparedness based on past experiences.

Who testified at the hearing?

Representatives from FEMA, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General.

Why It Matters

This hearing examines how FEMA manages billions of dollars in disaster-related contracts, directly impacting the efficiency and speed of federal aid delivery during future emergencies.

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Discoveries

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Extensive Follow-up Record

The hearing record includes a significant number of post-hearing questions submitted by committee members to the witnesses, indicating a high level of ongoing oversight interest.

Bennie G. Thompson Brian Kamoie Marie A. Mak Katherine Trimble

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Homeland Security“Organizing body for the hearing”Map →

organizationFederal Emergency Management Agency“Primary agency under review for contracting practices”Map →

personKatherine Trimble“Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audits, DHS OIG”Map →

organizationGovernment Accountability Office“Provided oversight testimony”Map →

personBrian Kamoie“Associate Administrator for Mission Support, FEMA”Map →

personMarie A. Mak“Director for Contracting and National Security Acquisitions, GAO”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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