NewsReutersMay 7, 2026United States
Trump-appointed council proposes major overhaul of federal disaster aid
A council appointed by President Donald Trump has released a report recommending significant changes to how FEMA operates, including shifting more financial and operational responsibility to states and tribes. The proposal suggests replacing current reimbursement systems with direct payments, limiting survivor housing aid, and moving flood insurance to the private market.
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If enacted by Congress, these changes would alter how state and local governments receive disaster funding and restrict the types of housing assistance available to individual disaster survivors.
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organizationFEMA“Federal Emergency Management Agency, the subject of the proposed reforms.”personNoah Patton“Director of disaster recovery at the National Low-Income Housing Coalition.”organizationFederal Emergency Management Agency“The federal body subject to the proposed reform recommendations.”personKevin Guthrie“Florida emergency management director and council member.”personPete Hegseth“Defense Secretary and co-chair of the council.”personKristi Noem“Former Homeland Security Secretary involved in earlier draft discussions.”organizationNational Emergency Management Association“Stated broad support for the principles of reduced complexity and faster assista”other12“Number of members on the FEMA reform council.”personDonald Trump“President who appointed the council and requested FEMA reform.”personGlenn Youngkin“Former Virginia Governor and council member.”dollar_amount$20 billion“Debt level of the National Flood Insurance Program.”personMarkwayne Mullin“Homeland Security Secretary and co-chair of the council.”