“Reforming FEMA: Ensuring the Nation’s Disaster Readiness Works for Americans”

Hearing
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building
Agenda

This hearing will examine improving Federal disaster assistance and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), how the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act (FEMA Act) supports needed reforms, and review recommendations developed by the FEMA Review Council.

Witnesses
The Honorable Jim Matheson
Chief Executive Officer
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Mr. Chuck Chaitovitz
Vice President, Environmental Affairs and Sustainability
United States Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Brian Waller
Vice President, External Relations
Shelter Mutual Insurance Company, on behalf of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
The Honorable Cynthia Lee Sheng
President
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, on behalf of the National Association of Counties
The Honorable Craig Fugate
Former Administrator, 2009 to 2017
Federal Emegency Management Agency