S. 1615 · 109th Congress
FEMA Reorganization bill
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Hillary Clinton
- Introduced
- 2005-09-06
- Latest action
- 2005-09-06 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Federal Emergency Management Agency Restoration Act of 2005 - 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.