Insights

Perspectives from TMG on law, regulation, program delivery, and the practical realities of complex government systems.

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.

LegReg in Brief: Is FEMA Overregulated?

March 13, 2026

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.