Recognizing the critical missions of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and expressing concern that the systematic reduction of its career workforce has undermined those missions and endangered the safety and security of United States citizens.

Summary

States findings that DHS components — primarily FEMA, CISA, and TSA — have experienced substantial staffing declines, program eliminations, and operational strain, and documents specific losses in personnel and program funding. It cites impacts such as reduced disaster response capacity, fewer cyber advisors, elimination of an election security program, and TSA workforce losses tied to shutdowns and resignations. Does not create new legal duties, change statutes, or appropriate funds; it serves as an explanatory statement compiling oversight findings, legal references, and operational consequences tied to workforce reductions at these agencies.

• Documents substantial staffing declines at FEMA, CISA, and TSA between 2024–2026.
• Reports FEMA’s incident management availability at about 12% for the 2025 hurricane season.
• Notes elimination of CISA’s Election Security Program (about 14 positions and ~$39.6M annual funding).
• Cites more than 900 TSA officers leaving during Oct–Nov 2025 shutdown and 400+ resignations since Feb 14, 2026.
• Cites statutes and oversight reports warning that cuts could undermine FEMA’s and CISA’s statutory missions.
• Does not create legal obligations, amend law, or provide funding — it is a findings statement.
• Highlights potential operational risks: slower disaster response, reduced cybersecurity support, airport security delays, and payroll disruptions.
• References GAO, OPM, and Merit Systems oversight and legal actions related to workforce changes.