WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Chairman Dale Strong (R-AL) announced a hearing for Thursday, November 19, to review the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) capabilities and readiness:

“Having served as a first responder for over four decades, I have seen firsthand the critical role FEMA plays in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, and I remain committed to the success of its mission. However, continued Congressional oversight is essential to ensuring the agency operates effectively and efficiently and that states and local communities have the resources they need before, during, and after disaster strikes. The Committee looks forward to hearing from Administrator Hamilton on how we can strengthen our nation’s emergency management capabilities and better support state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in protecting lives and property from devastating disasters.”

DETAILS:

What: A Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology hearing entitled, “Beyond the Storm: Assessing FEMA’s Mission Readiness.”

When: Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET

Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building 

WITNESS:

The Honorable Cameron Hamilton
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Witness testimony will be added here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance. 
 
BACKGROUND:

Next week’s hearing will include assessments of recent developments regarding FEMA’s structure and governance, including the addition of the delivery of federal disaster assistance to the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) High-Risk List, FEMA’s administration of preparedness grants, and FEMA’s absorption of certain functions of the now-dissolved U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD).

In March 2025, the subcommittee also held a hearing entitled, “Future of FEMA: Perspectives from the Emergency Management Community.”
 

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