EO 14180
Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Government ReformLaw Enforcement
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Summary
This executive order establishes a council composed of federal and non-federal members to conduct a comprehensive review of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The council will assess FEMA's disaster response capabilities over the past four years and provide recommendations to the President on structural changes and improvements.
Key Points
- 1Creates the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council with up to 20 members, including the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense as co-chairs, plus private sector and expert members.
- 2Council will assess FEMA's response adequacy, compare federal versus state/local/private sector disaster responses, and review the historical role of states in disaster relief.
- 3Council must produce a report within 180 days of its first public meeting, which must occur within 90 days of the order, including evaluation of whether FEMA should serve as supplemental support versus replacing state control.
- 4Order states concerns about FEMA's effectiveness and alleged political bias, and notes spending on immigration-related missions as diverting from disaster response.
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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