FEMA Independence Act of 2025
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Apr 2, 2025
What it does
The FEMA Independence Act of 2025 would establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a cabinet-level independent agency, removing it from the Department of Homeland Security and giving its Director direct reporting authority to the President. The bill would transfer all FEMA functions, personnel, assets, and appropriations to the new independent agency within one year of enactment, while preserving existing legal obligations and personnel protections during the transition. It also redefines leadership roles, including Senate-confirmed appointment of the Director and up to four Deputy Directors, and mandates the Agency lead a comprehensive, all-hazards emergency management system…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.