Federal Emergency Management Improvement Act of 2006

Summary

Federal Emergency Management Improvement Act of 2006 - Reestablishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as an independent establishment in the executive branch. Requires FEMA to be headed by a Director appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires FEMA to: (1) include all functions and authorities prescribed by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; and (2) carry out its mission to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the nation from all hazards with a comprehensive, risk-based emergency management program. Requires FEMA to remain the lead agency for the Federal Response Plan.

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Timeline

1. 16 February 2006

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 February 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 16 February 2006 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 February 2006

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT] · I · Cosponsor
• Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssga00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → RESPOND Act of 2006
• related to → Federal Emergency Management Agency Restoration Act of 2005