H.R. 4493 · 109th Congress
Federal Emergency Management Agency Restoration Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- James Oberstar
- Introduced
- 2005-12-08
- Latest action
- 2005-12-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
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.