A bill to establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an independent agency, and for other purposes.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 434.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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