Letters, Statements and Testimony 2020 2026202520242023202220212020Date IssuedIssued ByDec. 4IAEM Recommendations sent to the Biden Transition Team, titled: IAEM Recommendations for Action During the First 100 Days of the Administration of President-Elect BidenIAEMNov. 16Press Release, "Emergency Managers Urge Swift Passage of FEMA Assistance Relief Act, H.R. 8266"IAEMSept. 29Coalition letter supporting the FEMA Assistance Act, H.R. 8266, sent to the Speaker of the House and the Minority Leader of the HouseIAEM, NGA, NCSL, NLC, NACo, ICMA, CSG, NEMA, Governors Homeland Security Advisors Council, The United States Conference of MayorsAug. 31Letter to FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor supporting PPE and disinfectants to remain covered under Public Assistance for COVID-19IAEMAug. 25Letter to FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor expressing concern that PPE and disinfectants will be eliminated by FEMA as eligible reimbursable expenses under Public Assistance for COVID-19IAEM, NGA, NCSL, NLC, NACo, ICMA, CSG, NEMA, US Conference of MayorsJune 29Coalition Letter to Senate leaders advocating support for state and local governmentsIAEM and more than 150 other organizationsApril 243DEP Coalition Letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies requesting support for the U.S Geological Survey’s 3D Elevation Program in the FY 2020 Budget at $146 millionIAEM and 51 other organizationsApril 243DEP Coalition Letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies requesting support for the U.S Geological Survey’s 3D Elevation Program in the FY 2020 Budget at $146 millionIAEM and 51 other organizationsApril 23Flood Map Coalition Letter to Senate and House Appropriation Committee leaders supporting at least maintaining FY 2020 funding levels in the FY 2021 budget for FEMA’s Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis ProgramIAEM and 22 organizationsApril 9Letter to FEMA Administrator Gaynor and DHS Acting Secretary Wolf regarding FY 2020 preparedness grants and applauding the elimination of ranges and target allocations and how each state, territory, and designated UASI will receive the higher dollar amount outlined in the original notice on Feb. 14IAEM, NGA, NGSL US Conference of Mayors, NACo, NLC, ICMA, CSG, NEMA, GFOA, Governors Homeland Security Advisors CouncilApril 3Letter to FEMA Administrator Gaynor and DHS Acting Secretary Wolf requesting a delay of implementation on new grant requirements for one yearIAEM, NGA, NGSL, US Conference of Mayors, NACo, NLC, ICMA, CSG, NEMA, GFOA, Governors Homeland Security Advisors CouncilMarch 25Letter to the leadership of the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies urging that at least $824 million be included in the FY 2021 Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education Appropriations budget for the CDC's Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement (PHEP) and at least $474 million for ASPR's Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP)IAEM and 38 other organizationsFeb. 28Letter to House Appropriations Committee Leaders Requesting Supplemental Funding for COVID-19IAEM, NEMA, BCEM, NACo
