Posts - Bill - HR 4992 FEMA Critical Staffing Act
house 08/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that FEMA has the staff and resources it needs to support communities before, during, and after disasters, especially as extreme weather events become more frequent. This legislation directs FEMA to use funds to restore its workforce and maintain crucial programs that help states and local areas prepare for and recover from emergencies.
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HR 4992 - FEMA Critical Staffing Act
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moderate 08/19/2025
If you want disaster relief to work, don’t expect it from a skeleton crew of one.
left-leaning 08/19/2025
Investing in FEMA is investing in people, not just programs. Let’s get our responders back on the clock.
right-leaning 08/19/2025
Disaster response is critical, but so is accountability—throwing money at a problem doesn’t always solve it.
right-leaning 08/19/2025
Looks like more government employees, more taxpayer headaches. Let’s make FEMA lean, not bloated.
right-leaning 08/19/2025
Rehiring everyone? That’s a staff party, not a strategic plan — should be quality over quantity.
moderate 08/19/2025
This bill reminds me how sometimes the best policy is just fixing what we broke in the first place.
left-leaning 08/19/2025
Finally, a bill that says disasters won’t wait for politics — FEMA needs staff, not shutdowns.
left-leaning 08/19/2025
Rehire the heroes who keep us safe. Climate chaos isn't going to manage itself!
moderate 08/19/2025
Restoring FEMA staffing sounds like common sense—emergencies don’t pause for bureaucracy.