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

USA119th CongressHRES-1035| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (33)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Feb 3, 2026
Submitted in House
Feb 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.
  • February 3, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • 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.

Emergency Management

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

USA119th CongressHRES-1035| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
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.
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Timeline
Feb 3, 2026
Submitted in House
Feb 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.
  • February 3, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • 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.
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (33)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted