Executive Order 14379: FEMA Review Council Continued

White House: Presidential Actions

Published March 24th, 2026

Detected March 25th, 2026

Summary

President Biden has issued Executive Order 14379, further continuing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council until May 29, 2026, or 10 days after its report is submitted. The order also designates the Secretary of Homeland Security to perform the President's functions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act for the Council.

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What changed

Executive Order 14379, signed on March 24, 2026, extends the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, originally established by Executive Order 14180 and previously continued by Executive Order 14378. The Council's existence is now prolonged until May 29, 2026, or 10 days following the submission of its required report, whichever date comes first. Additionally, the order supersedes previous provisions by assigning the Secretary of Homeland Security the responsibility for performing the President's functions related to the Federal Advisory Committee Act concerning the FEMA Review Council.

This action is primarily administrative, extending the operational period of an existing review council and clarifying oversight responsibilities. While it does not introduce new compliance obligations for external entities, it signifies continued governmental review of FEMA's operations. Compliance officers should note the extended timeline for the Council's activities and the delegation of authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security. No immediate actions are required from regulated entities, but awareness of ongoing governmental oversight of FEMA is advisable.

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Presidential Actions

FURTHER CONTINUANCE OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REVIEW COUNCIL

Executive Orders

March 24, 2026

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and consistent with chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Federal Advisory Committee Act), it is hereby ordered:

Section 1. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council, established by Executive Order 14180 of January 24, 2025 (Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency), and continued by Executive Order 14378 of January 23, 2026 (Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council), is further continued until 10 days after the report required under section 3(c) of Executive Order 14180 is submitted to the President, or May 29, 2026, whichever occurs first.

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other Executive Order, the functions of the President under the Federal Advisory Committee Act that are applicable to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council shall be performed by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in accordance with the regulations, guidelines, and procedures established by the Administrator of General Services.

Sec. 3. Sections 1 and 2 of Executive Order 14378 are hereby superseded by sections 1 and 2 of this order.

Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.

(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

(d) The costs for publication of this order shall be borne by the Department of Homeland Security.

DONALD J. TRUMP

THE WHITE HOUSE,

March 24, 2026.