Bill · H.R. 4992· House(119-HR-4992)

FEMA Critical Staffing Act

Age: 37 years

Texas

Introduced: 8/19/2025
Last activity: 8/20/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sponsored by: Greg Casar
Cosponsors: - 13 - 0

Emergency Management

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "FEMA Critical Staffing Act," requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency to use its funds to restore its staffing levels. It mandates the reinstatement of individuals who were involuntarily separated from service between January 20, 2025, and the date the Act is enacted, provided they elect to return. Additionally, the bill directs the FEMA Administrator to continue programs that support State and local efforts regarding extreme weather events. It specifically requires the immediate reinstatement of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. The bill also calls for the reinstatement of the flood mitigation assistance program.

Yes· 3 of 7

Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+7
The bill restores FEMA staffing and reinstates the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and flood mitigation assistance programs.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill reinforces extreme weather response and flood mitigation assistance programs.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill mandates the reinstatement of individuals involuntarily separated from FEMA service.

The opposite

Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill requires the use of appropriated funds to reinstate staff and maintain specific programs.