Senator Welch and colleagues request an investigation into whistleblower retaliation at DHS following alarming complaints.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Welch requests investigation into DHS practices: U.S. Senator Peter Welch, alongside Senators Richard Blumenthal, Chris Van Hollen, Mazie Hirono, and Ed Markey, has urged the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General to investigate complaints alleging whistleblower retaliation at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Concerns raised about FEMA leadership: The Senators expressed concerns over FEMA's lack of permanent leadership and its failure to adequately address congressional inquiries since January 2025. They also pointed to instances where FEMA reportedly placed employees on leave after raising alarms about the agency's disaster response capacity.
Call for transparency: Welch emphasized the importance of transparency in light of allegations of retaliation against those who report misconduct, asserting that such practices undermine the agency's ability to operate effectively. The Senators have requested a briefing to understand the full scope of complaints against FEMA since the specified date.
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Peter Welch Fundraising
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- S.3926: A bill to promote competition in the area of digital energy management tools, enhance consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information, allow for the development and adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers, organizations, and governments manage their energy usage and improve electric grid reliability, and for other purposes.
- S.3885: Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
- S.3866: A bill to provide for updates to the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process to support development of new and novel technologies, and for other purposes.
- S.3861: Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Reauthorization Act of 2026
- S.3833: LCBP Enhancements Act of 2026
- S.3730: Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act
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