Condemning Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and expressing concern regarding proposed future staffing cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Latest Action · February 3, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This resolution condemns recent and proposed workforce reductions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), arguing that staffing cuts compromise the agency's ability to prepare for and respond to disasters. The resolution notes that FEMA has already lost approximately 2,000 permanent staff members due to 2025 workforce reductions and faces proposed additional cuts, while the Government Accountability Office has flagged federal disaster assistance as high-risk due to a 35 percent staffing shortage at the agency. The resolution emphasizes that adequate FEMA staffing is critical for responding to natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, administering disaster aid programs, managing the National Flood Insurance Program, and supporting counterterrorism initiatives that protect first responders and communities. No funding or implementation timeline is included, as this is a resolution expressing congressional intent and opposition to the administration's staffing decisions rather than legislation that appropriates funds or establishes new programs. The House is urged to commit to maintaining a stable, well-resourced FEMA workforce to ensure effective disaster response and recovery services nationwide.
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