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Trump Administration to Propose Major FEMA Reforms This Week

12/11/2025

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The Trump administration plans to unveil a FEMA reform proposal this week led by Kristi Noem (Homeland Security Secretary) and Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary) via the FEMA Review Council.
The proposal would cut FEMA funding and may restructure the agency to Cabinet-level status.
Critics, including former FEMA officials, say the reforms could limit FEMA's rebuilding role.
The council includes Republican and Democratic members.
Public comment will follow the announcement.

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The Trump administration plans to unveil a FEMA reform proposal this week led by Kristi Noem (Homeland Security Secretary) and Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary) via the FEMA Review Council.
The proposal would cut FEMA funding and may restructure the agency to Cabinet-level status.
Critics, including former FEMA officials, say the reforms could limit FEMA's rebuilding role.
The council includes Republican and Democratic members.
Public comment will follow the announcement.