United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4493 (109th)
Federal Emergency Management Agency Restoration Act
Introduced
8 December 2005
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
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Summary
Federal Emergency Management Agency Restoration Act - Establishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a cabinet-level independent establishment in the executive branch that is responsible for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation for all hazards, including major disasters, acts of terrorism, and other emergencies. Requires the FEMA Director to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among persons who have extensive experience in emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation for all hazards, including major disasters, acts of terrorism, and other emergencies.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 8 December 2005
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 8 December 2005
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 8 December 2005
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/4493
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hr/4493