The Homeland Security Act prohibits--prohibits--the diversion of FEMA assets, functions, or mission for the continuing use of any other DHS organization unless such assignments do not reduce the capability of FEMA to perform its missions.

Now, in the wake of one of the deadliest fires in United States history, a supplemental request for additional disaster funding comes with strings attached to Ukraine?

On a bipartisan basis, the committee, and this subcommittee, in particular, have worked to improve FEMA and the Federal Government's emergency management system.

It is not OK that we can't explain it. It is not OK that FEMA tries to hide behind this proprietary model.

As has been mentioned numerous times already this morning, we passed this bipartisan legislation to protect our constituents from surprise medical bills.

Can you shed any light on what this is that the White House is coming in and taking this over?

FEMA's role is critical. We have had recent flooding and tornadoes in my district, and it is important for FEMA to work quickly and closely with the State emergency management agencies and local responders.

I would like a commitment from you that you are going to be transparent and provide the methodology to the American public.

But I want to be clear that the Congress has charged you with that responsibility.

I think it is important to be clear that when we pass a law requiring payers and providers to go through a dispute resolution process, we intend for the relevant parties to participate in that process, not ignore it.

We passed something. It has created some good for many patients, and we are now reflecting on it.

I hope FEMA will work swiftly and efficiently to approve this declaration so the people of Missouri can continue to recover.

I had to worry every single day about whether my patients could afford the medication that I knew they needed.

Republicans' economic proposals do not work and are currently driving us toward a government shutdown that will hurt families and devastate our economy

the U.S. economy is actually growing, and this growth directly contrasts with failed Republican economy policies

From gas prices to food, the cost of living is rising.

The Biden-Harris Administration is working to address this problem.

When landlords raise rents, my constituents face increased housing insecurity and the threat of eviction.