U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has proposed eliminating and restructuring FEMA amid its current relief efforts in Texas following deadly floods. Despite FEMA's critical role, Noem criticized the agency for its inefficiencies.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has doubled down on her past calls to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — but also says it should be “remade” as the agency responds

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D- NY) is calling for an investigation into whether staffing shortages at these agencies contributed to the loss of life and property for the deadly Texas flooding. The President maintains staffing cuts did not impact the handling of the incident.

But during a call last week, FEMA’s new acting chief, ... Noem told lawmakers “there is no formalized, final plan” for restructuring the agency and shifting responsibilities to states.

Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds has called for a significant restructuring of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), criticizing its bureaucratic delays and suggesting a direct ...

FEMA could increase its reimbursement to 85 percent for states making significant improvements in their vulnerability to disasters. It’s unclear how much effect the bill would have if it became law.

Experts say recent changes at FEMA, NOAA and the U.S. Forest Service could make a challenging fire season in California even worse.

But during a call last week, FEMA’s new acting chief, ... Noem told lawmakers “there is no formalized, final plan” for restructuring the agency and shifting responsibilities to states.