DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRAApril 2, 2026 at 01:23 AM

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin rescinded a policy requiring his personal approval for DHS expenditures exceeding $100,000. The policy, implemented by his predecessor Kristi Noem, had been criticized for hindering FEMA's disaster response and recovery efforts. Mullin's decision aims to streamline the contracting process and allocate aid more efficiently, addressing concerns from lawmakers, states, and the International Association of Emergency Managers. Critics argued the rule created bottlenecks, delaying FEMA contracts and reimbursements, and negatively impacting mitigation and preparedness programs. The change comes after a report highlighted delays in at least 1,000 FEMA contracts due to the previous policy.

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About $2.2 billion in recovery and mitigation dollars were in the DHS approval queue.

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin rescinded a rule requiring his personal approval for DHS expenditures over $100,000.

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A Senate report found the approval rule had delayed at least 1,000 FEMA contracts, grants or disaster reimbursements by September.

factual — Democratic members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee90% confidence

The previous policy, implemented by Kristi Noem, was criticized for hindering FEMA's disaster response efforts.

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Mullin’s action will streamline the contracting process and allocate aid more efficiently.

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CBS News 35% The Associated Press 40% Josh Morton ×240% Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee 40% International Association of Emergency Managers 45% United States 50% Donald Trump 50% Washington 60% Kristi Noem ×375% Federal Emergency Management Agency ×280% Department of Homeland Security ×485% Markwayne Mullin ×690%

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