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36-0143

A resolution petitioning the President of the United States to ensure the Federal Emergency Management Agency has the necessary resources in the Virgin Islands

2025-2026 Regular Session

Virgin Islands legislature urges President to increase FEMA resources for the territory's emergency response and disaster preparedness capacity.

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Bill Summary · 36-0143

Legislative bill overview

Bill 36-0143 is a non-binding resolution from the Virgin Islands legislature requesting that the U.S. President ensure FEMA has adequate resources and funding to serve the territory. The resolution advocates for strengthened federal emergency management capacity in the Virgin Islands, though it carries no direct legal mandate.

Why is this important

The Virgin Islands faces particular hurricane and disaster vulnerability due to its Caribbean location and geographic isolation, making robust emergency response infrastructure critical. FEMA resource adequacy directly affects response times, recovery funding, and community resilience during natural disasters that frequently impact the territory.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal vs. territorial responsibility: Debate over whether disaster preparedness is primarily a federal or territorial government obligation
  • Budget constraints: Questions about whether increased FEMA resources to the Virgin Islands represent appropriate federal spending priorities nationally
  • Implementation ambiguity: The resolution lacks specific resource requests (funding amounts, personnel, equipment), making it difficult to assess feasibility or cost

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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