On the recordSeptember 13, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, S. 2293, the CREW Act, extends protections under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, commonly referred to as USERRA, to FEMA reservists. FEMA reservists are a critical component to supporting disaster survivors and our first responders. The CREW Act would provide FEMA further tools to retain and recruit a workforce. By having a strong workforce, FEMA is then able to respond quickly and effectively to disasters, thereby fulfilling its mission to disaster victims. I urge support of this legislation, and I reserve the balance of my time.
