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- H.R.1174
H.R.1174: FEMA Independence Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2009
- Latest Major Action Dec. 22, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (23 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
FEMA Independence Act of 2009 - Title I: Establishment of Federal Emergency Management Agency - (Sec. 101) Reestablishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a cabinet-level independent establishment in the executive branch. Requires FEMA to be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall report directly to the President. Provides for a Deputy Administrator and...
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Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to House Homeland Security
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
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Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-459, Part I.
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House Committee on Homeland Security Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 30, 2010.
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House Committee on Homeland Security Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 3, 2010.
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House Committee on Homeland Security Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 17, 2010.
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House Committee on Homeland Security Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 21, 2010.
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House Committee on Homeland Security Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 22, 2010.
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Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
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| Feb. 25, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.) |