Condemning Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and expressing concern regarding proposed future staffing cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

This resolution strongly condemns both current and proposed future workforce reductions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) , asserting that such cuts endanger the nation's capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from both natural and man-made disasters. It highlights FEMA's critical mission to assist the American public before, during, and after emergencies, a mission that relies heavily on a stable and adequately resourced workforce. The resolution references Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports indicating chronic staffing shortages at FEMA, which have at times compromised its ability to respond effectively to major events like Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and notes that recent actions in 2025 led to a steep drop in staffing levels. The resolution expresses grave concern that further workforce reductions would significantly delay disaster response, slow recovery efforts, and reduce vital assistance to communities, impacting ongoing operations. It emphasizes that the loss of experienced personnel and institutional knowledge at FEMA weakens long-term preparedness and emergency management expertise, and that a fully staffed FEMA is essential for effective coordination across all levels of government. Furthermore, the resolution denounces any cuts that would weaken the nation's ability to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism, particularly by undermining critical counterterrorism grant programs that support frontline responders. Ultimately, the House of Representatives commits to supporting a stable, adequately resourced FEMA workforce to ensure timely and effective disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for communities nationwide.