United States · Bill · S
S. 2302 (109th)
Federal Emergency Management Improvement Act of 2006
Introduced
16 February 2006
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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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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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 February 2006
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 February 2006
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 16 February 2006
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/2302
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/s/2302