Republicans on the House Oversight Committee opened an investigation into the federal response to the Maui wildfires, accusing the Biden administration of failing to deliver an adequate response to the natural disaster that left at least 115 people dead.

Lawmakers are pressing FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to detail the shortcomings the agency faced while responding to the wildfires and how officials plan to avoid similar struggles in the future, according to a letter sent to the agency on Friday. The lawmakers cited a “hindered and delayed” response that they say made it more difficult for residents to get proper assistance.

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“The deadly wildfire in Maui shocked the nation and left many, especially those directly impacted by the tragedy, with serious questions that remain unanswered today. President Biden built his entire reputation on empathy and compassion but failed to deliver an appropriate response when it mattered most,” Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX) said in a joint statement.

“The Oversight Committee has a responsibility to ensure FEMA is utilizing every tool at their disposal efficiently and will work to ensure FEMA delivers assistance in a seamless, swift timeframe,” they added.

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The Oversight Committee initially announced plans to investigate the federal response in late August, citing President Joe Biden’s delayed response to visit the island. The president was on vacation when the fires began, and he came under fire for waiting 13 days to visit the site of the disaster.

The fires began on Aug. 8 and have claimed at least 115 lives, with several more still unaccounted for, making it one of the deadliest wildfires in United States history.