Overview

• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed plans to dismantle FEMA during a cabinet meeting on Monday.
• The administration argues for a decentralized disaster response model, emphasizing state and local government leadership.
• FEMA is currently under a hiring freeze, with a full-scale review of its practices set to begin in April.
• The proposal faces significant legal hurdles, as eliminating FEMA would require an act of Congress.
• Lawmakers from both parties have voiced strong opposition, citing FEMA's critical role in managing national disasters and ensuring equity.