FEMA Accountability Act

House Bill

H.R. 7461

119th Congress

FEMA Accountability Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 10, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Wesley Bell

D - MO

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Emergency Management

Summary

The FEMA Accountability Act aims to increase oversight and transparency of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which responds to natural disasters and emergencies across the country. While specific details aren't publicly available yet, the bill likely addresses concerns about how FEMA manages disaster relief funds and responds to communities in crisis. This legislation seeks to ensure that when disaster strikes, Americans can trust that emergency aid will be delivered effectively and fairly.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Introduced2/10/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

ChamberHouse

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FEMA Accountability Act

The FEMA Accountability Act aims to increase oversight and transparency of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which responds to natural disasters and emergencies across the country. While specific details aren't publicly available yet, the bill likely ad

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The FEMA Accountability Act aims to increase oversight and transparency of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which responds to natural disasters and emergencies across the country. While specific details aren't publicly available yet, the bill likely addresses concerns about how FEMA manages disaster relief funds and responds to communities in crisis. This legislation seeks to ensure that when disaster strikes, Americans can trust that emergency aid will be delivered effectively and fairly.

Bill Number: 7461
Introduced: 2/10/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Policy Area: Emergency Management

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Fact Sheet

Title: FEMA Accountability Act
Bill Number: 7461
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced: 2/10/2026
Summary: The FEMA Accountability Act aims to increase oversight and transparency of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which responds to natural disasters and emergencies across the country. While specific details aren't publicly available yet, the bill likely addresses concerns about how FEMA manages

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The FEMA Accountability Act aims to increase oversight and transparency of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which responds to natural disasters and emergencies across the country. While specific details aren't publicly available yet, the bill likely addresses concerns about how FEMA manages disaster relief funds and responds to communities in crisis. This legislation seeks to ensure that when disaster strikes, Americans can trust that emergency aid will be delivered effectively and fairly.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Focuses on improving accountability measures within FEMA, the agency responsible for coordinating federal disaster response
Introduced by Representative Wesley Bell following ongoing national conversations about emergency management effectiveness
Currently in early legislative stages, having been referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for review
Could potentially affect how FEMA operates during hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other emergencies that impact American communities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would likely affect anyone living in areas prone to natural disasters or emergencies requiring federal assistance. Communities that rely on FEMA for disaster recovery, homeowners seeking flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program, and local governments coordinating emergency responses could see changes in how they interact with federal emergency management systems. The specific impacts will depend on the accountability measures and reforms included in the final legislation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Emergency Management

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7461, 119th Congress (2026). "FEMA Accountability Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7461

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