The purpose of the FEMA Critical Staffing Act is to ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has enough staff to effectively respond to disasters and support communities before, during, and after such events. The Act aims to restore staffing levels at FEMA, which have been affected by recent challenges, including an increase in disasters linked to climate change. Key provisions of the Act require FEMA to use available funds to reinstate employees who were laid off between January 20, 2025, and the date the Act is enacted, provided they choose to return.