{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-introduces-bipartisan-fema-caseworker-accountability-act", "Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Bipartisan FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Tim Moore", "M001236", "timmoore.house.gov", "timmoore", "https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.R. 9683, the FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act, which would hold Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) accountable for case management staff turnover. This bipartisan legislation is co-led by Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC-04).\n\n\u201cWhen disasters strike, families deserve timely, reliable assistance from experienced caseworkers who can help them navigate the recovery process,\u201d said Congressman Moore. \u201cIn the wake of Hurricane Helene, I've heard from far too many North Carolinians who have struggled to get clear answers from FEMA or faced unnecessary delays. This legislation will strengthen oversight by requiring reports on FEMA\u2019s workforce challenges and the steps they are taking to improve retention rates.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhen our communities are experiencing extreme weather emergencies, like Tropical Storm Chantal or Hurricane Helene, FEMA is the place we turn to for support. While FEMA continues to play such a critical role in disaster relief, it\u2019s important that Congress can verify the agency\u2019s employment numbers and supports efforts to reduce employee turnover,\u201d said Congresswoman Foushee. \u201cI\u2019m proud to introduce the FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act with Congressman Moore to help ensure FEMA remains properly staffed and that disaster relief is reaching our communities effectively.\u201d\n\nAdditional Background:\n\nThe FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit a report that includes the turnover rate, the average and median lengths of employment, and the steps FEMA is taking or planning to take to reduce the turnover rate. This legislation will provide Congress with the information necessary to evaluate FEMA\u2019s workforce challenges and efforts to improve staff retention.\n\nUnder current law, FEMA is not required to report on the turnover and rotation among staff in case management, despite the longstanding concerns about staffing shortages and low employee retention rates during disaster response. By providing greater transparency into FEMA\u2019s workforce, this legislation would help inform future efforts to strengthen the agency\u2019s disaster response capabilities.", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-introduces-bipartisan-fema-caseworker-accountability-act"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9208968840539455, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}