Further Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council

This executive order extends the lifespan of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council—originally created by EO 14180 and continued by EO 14378—until 10 days after it submits its report to the President, or until May 29, 2026, whichever comes first. It also assigns FACA presidential functions to the Secretary of Homeland Security and supersedes the continuation provisions of EO 14378.

Federal Register Open PDF 91 FR 15509

Impact dates

May 29, 2026
Latest possible termination date for FEMA Review Council (or 10 days after report submission, whichever first)
Apr 3, 2026
10 days after report submission under EO 14180 section 3(c)

Key directives

Continue FEMA Review Council until 10 days after report submission under EO 14180 section 3(c) or May 29, 2026, whichever is first
Assign FACA presidential functions to Secretary of Homeland Security
Supersede sections 1 and 2 of EO 14378

Who is ordered

Secretary of Homeland Security · Department of Homeland Security

Timeline

Immediate

Council continuation takes effect; prior EO 14378 sections 1-2 superseded

Near term (90d)

Council operations continue; report preparation under EO 14180 section 3(c)

Long term

Potential council dissolution 10 days after report submission or May 29, 2026 deadline

Risks & tensions

Report submission date under EO 14180 is unspecified, creating uncertainty about actual council termination timing
Council may dissolve quickly after report submission, limiting post-report follow-through
FACA function delegation to DHS Secretary rather than President may raise questions about oversight and accountability