Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council
Jan 29, 2026
Jan 29, 2026
Summary
Extends the life of the group reviewing FEMA until March 25, 2026, and puts the Secretary of Homeland Security in charge of managing it.
What problem does this solve?
The group created to review the Federal Emergency Management Agency was going to end. This order lets the group keep working until March 25, 2026, so it can complete its review.
Who does this affect?
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Department of Homeland Security
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council
What does this order do?
Extends the FEMA review council
Continues the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council until March 25, 2026.
Assigns management to homeland security
Gives the Secretary of Homeland Security the President's duties for managing the council under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Sets the effective date
Makes the order effective on January 24, 2026.
What is the real world impact?
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Allows more time for government review
Extends the deadline for the council reviewing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This gives the group more time to finish its job of checking how well FEMA works and suggesting improvements.
When does this start?
This order takes effect on January 24, 2026, and sets a new deadline for the council.
FEMA review council expiration date
The Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council is continued until March 25, 2026.