WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump has ordered the continuation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council, extending the life of the oversight body through March 25, 2026, under a new executive order signed Friday.
The council was originally created by Executive Order 14180 on January 24, 2025, to assess the performance, structure, and effectiveness of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The new order ensures the panel remains in place for an additional year as its review work continues.
Under the directive, responsibilities assigned to the president under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as they relate to the FEMA Review Council, will be carried out by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Those functions will be performed in accordance with regulations and procedures established by the Administrator of General Services.
The order took effect January 24, 2026, and specifies that it does not alter the legal authority of executive departments or agencies, nor does it affect the budgetary or legislative responsibilities of the Office of Management and Budget.
The directive also states that it does not create enforceable legal rights or benefits for any individual or entity and that costs associated with publication will be covered by the Department of Homeland Security.
The FEMA Review Council was established amid broader scrutiny of federal disaster response capabilities, with a mandate to examine how FEMA prepares for, responds to, and recovers from major emergencies and disasters nationwide. The extension signals the administration’s intent to maintain formal oversight of the agency as disaster frequency and response demands continue to grow.
The executive order was signed at the White House on January 23.
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