Press Releases

“Yesterday, during a House Appropriations Committee Hearing, FEMA Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton said he does not believe it is in the best interest of the American people to eliminate FEMA. Today, he was summarily fired for simply telling the truth. 

“As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management, with direct oversight of FEMA, I find this decision deeply troubling and dangerous. FEMA plays a critical role in the Department of Homeland Security, providing life-saving resources in the wake of disasters. FEMA exists to save lives.

“As cities like Buffalo wait on FEMA funding they are owed, Secretary Noem and President Trump have again chosen chaos over leadership. This administration continues to prioritize retaliation and cutting off critical resources that hardworking Americans rely on.

“Don’t be fooled - staff layoffs and the freezing of grant funds will continue to erode the public’s trust, furthering President Trump and Secretary Noem’s plan to dismantle FEMA piece by piece. These actions won’t just weaken emergency response across the country, they will cost lives. When that happens, President Trump, Secretary Noem, and every member of Congress who remains silent will be responsible. This is not real leadership. This is a dereliction of duty.”

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