In CommitteeFiled May 7, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 7, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the FEMA Administrator to name an Acting Regional Administrator whenever a regional post has been empty for 90 days or more. The acting official can make grant decisions and disburse federal disaster assistance, and FEMA must report on the new process to Congress within 180 days. This aims to prevent leadership gaps that slow relief to states and localities.
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