[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 110 (Thursday, June 26, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2996]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              PRESIDENT TRUMP'S PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE FEMA

  (Ms. ROSS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with grave concerns about Donald 
Trump's proposal to eliminate FEMA.
  In September 2024, western North Carolina was ravaged by Hurricane 
Helene, the most devastating storm in our State's history. We lost over 
100 lives, and countless communities were changed forever.
  In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, FEMA provided 
indispensable support to save lives, clear debris, and house families 
who lost everything.
  As hurricane season begins, it is a disgrace that Donald Trump and 
his administration are proposing the elimination of FEMA. This scheme 
is nothing less than a slap in the face to the western North Carolina 
communities that he pledged to support.
  If Trump really cares about effectively managing disaster response, 
then he should submit a funding request to Congress to replenish the 
disaster fund. Eliminating FEMA is not the answer. It will put lives in 
jeopardy across the United States and severely hamper ongoing disaster 
efforts.

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