President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton to serve as head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, selecting a former Navy SEAL who previously led the disaster response organization.

Hamilton served as acting leader of FEMA last year before being removed from the position. According to CBS News, he was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.

The nominee brings military experience to the role, having served as a Navy SEAL before entering government service. Hamilton also ran unsuccessfully for Congress, though the specific timing and location of that campaign were not detailed in available reports.

FEMA plays a critical role in coordinating federal disaster response and recovery efforts across the United States. The agency has faced increased scrutiny in recent years as natural disasters have become more frequent and severe.

The nomination will require Senate confirmation. Hamilton would be returning to lead an agency he previously oversaw in an acting capacity, though under different circumstances following his earlier departure.