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Scott Perry: “In just the last three years, that has jumped to 16 non…”

Featuring: Scott Perry, Republican | U.S. House, Pennsylvania, District 10

Scott Perry Points Out FEMA Is Being Asked To Help With Issues ‘Completely Unrelated To Its Mission’

Published March 12, 2024 | Video Starts at 01:32

Between 2014 and 2020, FEMA was deployed seven times to address non stafford act disasters. In just the last three years, that has jumped to 16 non Stafford Act disasters. These include the crisis at our nation's Southwest border, Operation Allies Welcome, Operation Vaccinate Our Workforce, and the list goes on. (01:32–01:38)

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Asserts that FEMA's deployment for non Stafford Act disasters increased to 16 in the last three years.

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Scott Perry Points Out FEMA Is Being Asked To Help With Issues ‘Completely Unrelated To Its Mission’ | Uploaded March 12, 2024 | 01:00-01:07
“Between 2014 and 2020, FEMA was deployed seven times to address non Stafford Act disasters.”
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“FEMA has obligated $75 billion in public assistance [for COVID-19].”
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“DHS OIG estimated more than $3.7 billion in improper payments [in the Lost Wages Assistance Program].”
Scott Perry Points Out FEMA Is Being Asked To Help With Issues ‘Completely Unrelated To Its Mission’ | Uploaded March 12, 2024 | 02:35-02:45
“FEMA has continued to defend the administration of the Lost Wages Assistance Program.”
Scott Perry Points Out FEMA Is Being Asked To Help With Issues ‘Completely Unrelated To Its Mission’ | Uploaded March 12, 2024 | 03:01-03:06
“FEMA's recently announced interim rule would make significant changes to FEMA's individual assistance program.”
Scott Perry Points Out FEMA Is Being Asked To Help With Issues ‘Completely Unrelated To Its Mission’ | Uploaded March 12, 2024 | 03:13-03:25
“FEMA has failed to implement more controls [to reduce fraud].”
Scott Perry Points Out FEMA Is Being Asked To Help With Issues ‘Completely Unrelated To Its Mission’ | Uploaded March 12, 2024 | 03:14-03:17
“FEMA has a workforce shortage that seems from my count to be pretty prolific.”
Scott Perry Points Out FEMA Is Being Asked To Help With Issues ‘Completely Unrelated To Its Mission’ | Uploaded March 12, 2024 | 04:10-04:16