From HSToday: Congressional Hearing to Examine the Future of FEMA and Emergency Management Priorities

Congressional Hearing to Examine the Future of FEMA and Emergency Management Priorities

The Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology will hold a hearing titled “Future of FEMA: Perspectives from the Emergency Management Community” on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET in Room 310 of the Cannon House Office Building. The session will bring together key emergency management leaders to discuss the current state and future direction of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as well as broader challenges facing disaster response, preparedness, and resilience efforts in the United States.

The hearing comes at a critical time for emergency management policy, with ongoing discussions about modernizing FEMA’s capabilities, improving disaster mitigation strategies, and adapting to evolving threats such as extreme weather events, cyber risks, and infrastructure resilience. Lawmakers will hear directly from emergency management officials, private sector experts, and former federal leaders on the effectiveness of FEMA programs, funding structures, and operational readiness.