Issues / Issue · Aug 3 – Oct 7, 2026
Congress is distributing federal emergency management funding and advancing disaster response legislation. Members announced approximately $44 million in grants for firefighters, fire departments, and disaster recovery across multiple states, with funding for equipment, hiring, and wildfire survivor services. Senator Cornyn secured Senate passage of the Mystic Alerts Act enabling satellite emergency alerts, while Representative Carter introduced a bipartisan bill requiring FEMA workforce planning improvements.
AI summary of the releases below · Oct 6, 2026
| Action type | Wk ofJul 10 | Wk ofJul 17 | Wk ofJul 24 | Wk ofJul 312 | Wk ofAug 72 | Wk ofAug 144 | Wk ofAug 212 | Wk ofAug 283 | Wk ofSep 42 | Wk ofSep 116 | Wk ofSep 186 | Wk ofSep 2518 | Wk ofOct 26 | Total |
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| Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions | 3 | |||||||||||||
| Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials | 4 | |||||||||||||
| StatementsResponses to news | 3 | |||||||||||||
| CriticizedA policy, decision or person | 2 | |||||||||||||
| PraisedCredit for a decision or person | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits | 5 | |||||||||||||
| Announced fundingGrants and approvals | +2 | 22 | ||||||||||||
| Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed | 10 |
+17 more with fewer actions
DGillen NY $500K
Announced more than $500,000 in federal funding for Nassau County fire departments.
Called on the Department of Interior to investigate policies preceding firefighter deaths.
Announced Senate passage of Mystic Alerts Act enabling satellite emergency alerts during disasters.
Applauded Trump's approval of federal disaster relief for Ohio flood-damaged communities.
Hosted FCC Chairman at 911 centers to highlight Next Generation 911 technology capabilities.
Announced passage of Mystic Alerts Act to integrate satellite networks into emergency alert system.
DWhitehouse RI, DAmo RI $4.5M
Announced $4.5 million in federal grants for Rhode Island firefighters and fire departments.
DSchiff CA $6.6M
Secured $6.6 million in FEMA funding for wildfire survivor case management in California.
DSchumer NY $13.2M
Announced $13.2 million in federal funding for fire departments across Upstate New York.
RKing-Hinds MP $2.7M
Announced $2.7 million in FEMA funding for CNMI COVID-19 response costs.
Called on federal agencies to survey storm damage and anticipate federal disaster declaration.
Introduced bipartisan bill requiring FEMA to develop workforce planning and improve disaster response capacity.
RLangworthy NY $219K
Announced $218,844 in federal grants for fire departments in two counties.
RLangworthy NY $382K
Announced $382,298 in FEMA grants for firefighter equipment in Steuben, Chemung, and Tioga counties.
DHoyle OR, DMerkley OR $1M
Announced $1 million for Lane County emergency communications infrastructure upgrade.
DPappas NH, DShaheen NH $3.6M
Announced $3.6 million in FEMA grants for New Hampshire firefighters and equipment.
Urged swift approval of emergency declaration for Hawaii ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo.
Supported Oregon Governor's request for FEMA to reconsider denying fire assistance grant for East Evans Creek Fire.
Hosted roundtable with emergency services providers to discuss infrastructure needs.
Condemned FEMA for denying disaster declaration for February 2026 blizzard in New York.
Announced bipartisan Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act to address health and safety gaps for federal wildland firefighters.
Passed legislation requiring all new vehicles to be equipped with AM radio.
Advanced bill integrating satellite networks into emergency alert infrastructure.
Bipartisan bill to improve emergency communication technology for locating trapped individuals passed committee.
Celebrated passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act requiring AM radio in all vehicles.
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to improve emergency communication technology for first responders.
Criticized FEMA's denial of New Jersey's winter storm disaster declaration appeal.
Led House Democrats' visit to Buffalo discussing domestic extremism prevention and FEMA funding.
Announced funding for law enforcement communications technology in Southern and Eastern Kentucky.
Demanded FEMA address critical staffing shortages caused by Trump administration workforce reductions.
Demanded FEMA administrator address critical staffing shortages ahead of hurricane season.
DWhitehouse RI $1.7M
Announced $1.7 million in federal grants to protect nonprofits and houses of worship from violence.
DDelBene WA $850K
Delivered $850,000 for Mountlake Terrace community center emergency shelter repairs.
RCiscomani AZ $1.3M
Secured $1.3 million in federal funding for Huachuca City fire department equipment.
DGillen NY $250K
Announced $250,000 in federal funding for Floral Park Fire Department equipment.
Cosponsored bipartisan resolution recognizing open-water lifeguards as first responders.
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