HRES1035Referred to Committee

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

Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both

Signed into Law

119th

Congress

2026-02-03

Introduced

Cosponsors

HRES

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Type

Sponsor

Bennie G. Thompson

Democrat · MS · Representative

Votes with party: 98.1% (584 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (40)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

2026-02-04

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Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Homeland SecurityReferred To · 2026-02-03
House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2026-02-03

Previously

Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-03
Homeland Security CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-03

Plain-English Summary

Congress is expressing disapproval of recent cuts to federal emergency management staff and warning against further reductions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), arguing that smaller workforces could weaken the government's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. The resolution reflects concern that staffing cuts could leave communities more vulnerable during emergencies like hurricanes, floods, and other crises that require rapid federal coordination and support.

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Subjects

Emergency Management

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