Senate Advances FEMA Nominee as Agency's Future Remains Uncertain
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 8-4 to advance Cameron Hamilton's nomination to lead FEMA, moving the agency closer to having a permanent administrator for the first time since President Trump took office. Hamilton previously served as acting FEMA head but was fired in May 2025 after testifying he did not believe eliminating the agency was in the American people's best interest. The Trump administration has repeatedly signaled it wants to reduce FEMA's federal role and shift disaster response to state and local governments. A FEMA Review Council created by Trump released recommendations in early May, but no implementation steps have been taken. During his confirmation hearing, Hamilton pledged to make FEMA 'objective' and 'fair,' and to improve the disaster declaration process and customer service to states. His ethics filing revealed significant compensation from private sector work after leaving FEMA, including a $350,000 bonus from consulting firm LTS, Inc.
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