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Press Release: Congressmen Greg Casar and Joe Neguse Introduce Legislation to Restore FEMA and NOAA Staffing and Funding Cuts from Trump Administration

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Congressmen Casar and Neguse proposed legislation to restore cuts to disaster response agencies made during Trump's administration.

Quiver AI Summary

Congressmen Greg Casar (D-Texas) and Joe Neguse (D-Colorado) have introduced legislation aimed at reversing cuts made by the Trump administration to emergency preparedness and disaster response agencies. The proposals include the reinstatement of FEMA employees and certain critical funding programs.

Casar's bill, the FEMA Critical Staffing Act, targets the reinstatement of terminated staff, while Neguse's Protect Americans from Climate Disasters Act seeks to ensure adequate funding for NOAA. Both legislators emphasize the importance of restoring these resources in light of increasing natural disasters.

“Congress must act now,” said Casar, referencing recent flooding in Texas, while Neguse highlighted the role of federal agencies in disaster response. These legislative efforts follow concerns regarding staffing and funding issues at FEMA and NOAA during recent crisis situations.

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Greg Casar Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Greg Casar:

  • H.R.4992: FEMA Critical Staffing Act
  • H.R.4640: Stop AI Price Gouging and Wage Fixing Act of 2025

You can track bills proposed by Greg Casar on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Casar.

Greg Casar Fundraising

Greg Casar recently disclosed $149.9K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 532nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 83.2% came from individual donors.

Casar disclosed $121.4K of spending. This was the 439th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Casar disclosed $450.7K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 491st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Greg Casar's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.

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