Further Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council
Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
Summary
Keeps a special group, the FEMA Review Council, working for a little longer to finish its job of checking on the agency.
What problem does this solve?
The group created to review the Federal Emergency Management Agency was set to end before it could finish its work. This order gives the council more time to complete its review and report its findings to the President.
Who does this affect?
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Department of Homeland Security
- FEMA Review Council members
What does this order do?
Extends the FEMA Review Council
Continues the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council until it submits its report or until May 29, 2026, whichever comes first.
Assigns oversight responsibility
Gives the Secretary of Homeland Security the President's powers to manage the council, following rules set by the Administrator of General Services.
Replaces a previous order
States that this order's rules replace the first two sections of a previous executive order (14378) that also continued the council.
What is the real world impact?
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Allows a government council to finish its work
Extends the deadline for the FEMA Review Council so it has enough time to complete its assessment and provide its final report. This ensures the initial investment in the council's work is not wasted.
When does this start?
This order became effective on March 24, 2026, and sets a new expiration date for the council.
Council expiration date
The FEMA Review Council is extended until 10 days after it submits its report to the President, or until May 29, 2026, whichever happens first.