Trump-appointed panel calls for overhauling parts of FEMA
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- The FEMA Review Council released its final report recommending a major overhaul of the agency to improve efficiency and reduce bureaucracy.
- The panel suggests shifting leadership of emergency response and recovery efforts from the federal level to state governments.
- These proposed changes aim to streamline FEMA, which the council described as inefficient and "bloated."
- The recommendations faced criticism from disaster survivors and environmental advocacy groups concerned about potential impacts.
