FEMA stands today with its primary mission to 'reduce the loss of life and property and to protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.'

Following the horrific attacks on September 11, 2001, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was one of 22 disparate agencies and offices combined to create the Department of Homeland Security.

strong Federal, State, and local coordination before, during, and after a catastrophic event is key to effective emergency preparedness.

Strong Federal, State, and local coordination before, during, and after a catastrophic event is key to effective emergency preparedness.

I would like to focus, if we could, on unaccompanied minors, specifically involving MS-13.

I think the THRIVE Act goes directly to the participants. It is a set-aside of the Housing Choice Vouchers.

I think we have to take a holistic approach to housing, and we can't just look at providing a roof over somebody's head.

I talk often about a holistic approach to housing.

We are now over the next year going to be introducing a Scholar House model for youth who have aged out of foster care.

I think it is good in the fact that it targets a need for housing in recovery services.

Greater flexibility with Federal housing program regulations will provide States with more control of the resources needed.