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James R. Comer
James R. Comer(R-KY)

Chairman of the House Oversight Committee

Background

Represents Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. Grew up in Monroe County, Kentucky.

Key Accomplishments

Advocates for reducing government waste and fraud. Played pivotal role in 2018 Farm Bill.

Jamie Raskin
Jamie Raskin(D-MD)

Representative

Background

Represents Maryland's 8th Congressional District. Constitutional Law Professor at American University.

Key Accomplishments

Lead impeachment manager, co-founded Congressional Freethought Caucus.

Deanne Criswell
Deanne Criswell

FEMA Administrator

Background

First woman FEMA Administrator. Previous Commissioner of NYC Emergency Management.

Key Accomplishments

Led disaster response efforts for hurricanes and wildfires.

Virginia Foxx
Virginia Foxx(R-NC)

Chair of House Committee on Education and Labor

Background

Represents North Carolina's 5th Congressional District. Grew up in rural poverty.

Key Accomplishments

Advocated for Parent's Bill of Rights and served in North Carolina Senate.

Maxwell Frost
Maxwell Frost(D-FL)

Representative

Background

Represents Florida's 10th Congressional District. First Generation Z member of Congress.

Key Accomplishments

Serves on Oversight and Accountability Committee. Advocates for housing, healthcare, and LGBTQ+ rights.

Context and Analysis
House Oversight Committee Hearing on FEMA

Context of the Hearing

The House Oversight Committee hearing focused on allegations of political discrimination within FEMA and systemic challenges in disaster response. The session lasted four hours and covered a broad range of topics, including accusations of political bias, operational inefficiencies, and cultural issues within FEMA.

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