H.R. 3659 · 109th Congress
FEMA Reorganization bill
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Ortiz1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Establishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as an independent establishment in the executive branch that is responsible for the Nation's preparedness and response to disasters.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Sep 6, 2005
Establishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as an independent establishment in the executive branch that is responsible for the Nation's preparedness and response to disasters.
Requires the Agency to be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and who shall report directly to the President. Requires the Director to be appointed from among persons who have extensive background in emergency or disaster-related management.
Sets the Director's term of office at five years.
Repeals provisions of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 that are related to: (1) the definition of major disaster; (2) functions transferred with respect to FEMA; and (3) the role of FEMA.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To reestablish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an independent establishment in the executive branch that is responsible for the Nation's preparedness and response to disasters, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Sep 20, 2005): Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
Policy area: Emergency Management · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 6, 2005
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No recorded floor vote found.