legislation: 109-s-1615

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109-s-1615 109 s 1615 Federal Emergency Management Agency Restoration Act of 2005 Emergency Management 2005-09-06 2005-09-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] NY D C001041 9 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. 2023-01-13T04:50:04Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/1615

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