When disaster strikes, people don’t call the Department of Homeland Security. They call FEMA. They expect help, answers, and action — not delays, paperwork, and politics. That’s why a new bill moving through Congress deserves strong support. It would give FEMA the independence it needs by making it a Cabinet-level agency. That means the FEMA director would report directly to the president, not be buried under layers of bureaucracy.

This change matters, especially for Arizona. From wildfires to flash floods to extreme heat emergencies, our state faces serious natural disasters. When those happen, we can’t afford red tape. We need fast, clear decisions. We need someone in the room when national leaders are making plans — not someone waiting on approval from a distant department more focused

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