As the committee with jurisdiction over the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee conducts ongoing oversight of the Agency’s management of emergencies and natural disasters. In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Committee raised questions about the slow response times to rural areas of the country and the amount of FEMA funding and resources dedicated to addressing the illegal migrant crisis at the Southern Border compared to the funds available for Americans impacted by impacted disasters.
Additionally, the Committee continues to demand answers and accountability regarding reports that FEMA supervisors provided guidance encouraging employees to avoid disaster victims’ homes that displayed Trump campaign signs or flags.
November 19, 2024: Republicans Demand Answers from FEMA Administrator at Hearing
November 19, 2024: Chairmen Graves & Perry Statements from Hearing on FEMA’s Response to Recent Disasters and Ignoring Disaster Victims Who Supported President-Elect Trump
November 14, 2024: T&I Committee Leaders Demand FEMA Accounting for Ignoring Disaster Victims Who Supported President-Elect Trump
Oversight Letter to Administrator Criswell
October 11, 2024: T&I Committee Leaders Launch Investigation into FEMA’s Recent Hurricane Preparedness and Response Efforts Amid Troubling Reports
Oversight Letter to Administrator Criswell
May 1, 2024: Chairman Perry Statement from Hearing on FEMA’s Disaster Mitigation Efforts
March 12, 2024: Chairman Perry Statement from Hearing on Expanded Use of FEMA Resources
September 19, 2023: T&I Members Press FEMA Administrator on Disaster Readiness, Response & Recovery
September 19, 2023: Chairmen Graves, Perry Opening Statements from Hearing with Administrator Criswell on FEMA Disaster Readiness, Response & Recovery
September 7, 2023: Graves, Larsen Seek Information from FEMA Related to Maui Wildfires Preparedness, Response & Recovery
Oversight Letter to Administrator Criswell
May 17, 2023: Chairman Perry Statement from Hearing on FEMA’s Strategic Plan & Focus on Issues Besides Disaster Preparedness and Response
February 13, 2023: Graves, Perry Ask FEMA for Details on How $110 Billion in Disaster Funds were Spent in COVID Response
Oversight Letter to Administrator Criswell
January 23, 2023: Letter to FEMA on the Diversion of FEMA Resources, Workforce, and Expertise to Deal with Illegal Immigration
Oversight Letter to Administrator Criswell
