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S.2302: Federal Emergency Management Improvement Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2006
- Latest Major Action Feb. 16, 2006
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (6 Democrats, 1 Independent, 2 Republicans)
Bill 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)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Feb. 16, 2006 |
Introduced in the Senate by Trent Lott (R-Miss.) |