What spending approval rule did DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin rescind?

Secretary Mullin rescinded a rule requiring his personal approval for all Department of Homeland Security expenditures exceeding $100,000.

How did Kristi Noem's spending rule affect FEMA?

Kristi Noem's rule created a bottleneck, delaying at least 1,000 FEMA contracts, grants, or disaster reimbursements and hindering response and recovery efforts.

What is the expected impact of Secretary Mullin's decision on disaster aid?

The rescinded rule is expected to streamline contracting and allocate aid more efficiently, easing delays in disaster response and recovery funds.

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DHS Spending Rule Rescinded: Disaster Aid Bottleneck Ends

2 Apr

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Summary

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin overturned a $100,000 spending approval rule.
The rescinded policy, implemented by Kristi Noem, had burdened disaster response efforts.
At least 1,000 FEMA contracts and reimbursements were delayed by the previous rule.

DHS Spending Rule Rescinded: Disaster Aid Bottleneck Ends

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has rescinded a directive that mandated personal approval for DHS expenditures exceeding $100,000. This policy, established by former Secretary Kristi Noem, had drawn criticism for impeding the work of agencies like FEMA.

Mullin's decision, his first major change since taking office, aims to streamline contracting and improve aid allocation efficiency. The previous rule had created significant delays, with a report indicating over 1,000 FEMA contracts, grants, or reimbursements were held up by September.