FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on the Nomination of Peter T. Gaynor for FEMA Administrator

Original title: NOMINATION OF HON. PETER T. GAYNOR

January 1, 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for the head of FEMA, the federal agency responsible for coordinating disaster response and preparedness across the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

FEMA employees

The agency's 14,000 staff members are subject to the leadership and management culture established by the confirmed Administrator.

General public

The public relies on FEMA for disaster response and management of programs like the National Flood Insurance Program.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing to consider the nomination of Peter T. Gaynor to serve as the permanent Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The session included testimony from Senator Jack Reed and the nominee regarding his qualifications and the agency's current operational challenges.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on November 14, 2019, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The committee considered the nomination of Peter T. Gaynor for the position of Administrator of FEMA.
Peter T. Gaynor previously served as the Deputy Administrator and Acting Administrator of FEMA.
The nominee's background includes service in the U.S. Marine Corps and as a management director for the city of Providence, Rhode Island.
FEMA is responsible for managing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and various federal grant programs.
The agency oversees disaster preparedness for climate-related events and potential chemical, biological, or radiological attacks.
FEMA employs approximately 14,000 personnel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the FEMA Administrator?

The Administrator leads the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is responsible for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across the United States.

Who introduced Peter T. Gaynor at the hearing?

Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island introduced the nominee to the committee.

Why It Matters

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for the head of FEMA, the federal agency responsible for coordinating disaster response and preparedness across the United States.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Agency Culture

The testimony emphasizes the need for 'steady, competent, professional, and permanent leadership' to foster a positive culture within FEMA.

Peter T. Gaynor Federal Emergency Management Agency

Connected Entities

organizationFederal Emergency Management Agency“The federal agency for disaster preparedness and response.”Map →

personRon Johnson“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.”Map →

personPeter T. Gaynor“Nominee for FEMA Administrator and former Acting Administrator.”Map →

organizationU.S. Department of Homeland Security“The parent department of FEMA.”Map →

personJack Reed“U.S. Senator from Rhode Island who introduced the nominee.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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