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H.R. 4493 (109th)

Federal Emergency Management Agency Restoration Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 December 2005

Last action

19 December 2005 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Salazar, John T. [D-CO-3], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16]

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15 August 2025

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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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Timeline

  1. 8 December 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. 8 December 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. 8 December 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2492)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 December 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 8 December 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 9 December 2005

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 December 2005

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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