Executive Order 14377: Addressing State and Local Failures To Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters

Executive Order 14377 directs federal agencies to accelerate wildfire recovery in Los Angeles by preempting state and local permitting obstacles that delay rebuilding. The Order authorizes FEMA and SBA to consider regulations replacing burdensome local approval processes with federal self-certification standards, expedite environmental and historic preservation reviews, and ensure swift delivery of disaster relief funds. It also mandates audits of California’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding and establishes accountability measures to ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively to support homeowners and businesses rebuilding after wildfire disasters.