What changes could come to FEMA under Mullin?

The Hill
by Rachel Frazin
March 24, 2026
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Trump administration faces deadline for FEMA reforms under new Department of Homeland Security leadership.

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Markwayne Mullin has taken over as head of the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA, as the Trump administration faces a self-imposed deadline this week for reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The shift in leadership creates uncertainty about what specific changes may be implemented at FEMA, an agency responsible for disaster response and emergency management. Mullin's tenure could reshape how the federal government handles emergency preparedness and disaster relief operations, though his specific policy direction remains unclear at this stage.

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