To reestablish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an independent agency and to require that its Director be adequately qualified.

Summary

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 natural 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, including at least two years of experience as a head of a state or local government disaster-management agency in a state with at least one million residents. Requires the Director also to have appropriate formal training in emergency or disaster-related management. Sets a six year term of office for an individual appointed as the Director. 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.

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Timeline

1. 15 September 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 September 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 September 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1873)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 September 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 15 September 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 16 September 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

   Source: Committee

7. 26 September 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

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Related records

• related to → National Emergency Management Restoration and Improvement Act
• related to → 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.
• related to → Federal Disaster Response Improvement Act of 2005
• related to ← RESPOND Act of 2006
• related to ← Federal Emergency Management Agency Restoration Act of 2005