LegReg in Brief: Shovel Ready Recommendations

April 15, 2026

Why FEMA recommendations fail at implementation, and how to make them shovel-ready within existing authorities.

LegReg in Brief: Elephants in Mouseholes

March 25, 2026

Converting FEMA’s Public Assistance program into a block grant sounds like a good idea. But how can it be accomplished? For it to actually survive as a long-term change, Congress needs to act.

FEMA is often labeled overregulated and slow. But the real source of complexity lies elsewhere. Congressional ambiguity, oversight demands, and a changing legal landscape all shape how FEMA operates, often in ways that are misunderstood.

LegReg in Brief: Is FEMA Overregulated?

March 13, 2026