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S.412: FEMA Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 11, 2009
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Federal Emergency Management Advancement Act of 2009 or the FEMA Act - 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, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Designates the Director as the principal advisor to the President, the Homeland Security Council, and the Secretary of Homeland Security for all...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| Feb. 11, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) |