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Texas emergency officials joined county leaders in D.C. urging Congress to reform FEMA through the "Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act."

The bill aims to streamline reimbursements, simplify applications, and add transparency to how disaster aid is distributed.

FEMA faces criticism over delays and alleged political bias, while some push to scale back the agency’s role in disaster response.

WASHINGTON - For nearly 50 years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency , or FEMA, has been the source for disaster relief. Now, it's under political and performance fire.

This week, county emergency management officials from around the country, including Texas, were in Washington asking lawmakers to support changes to FEMA in legislation working its way through the House.

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