Search Results: keywords:"cabinet-level independent agency"

  • S. 1246 — To establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a cabinet-level independent agency, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
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    S. 1246 aims to restructure the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by establishing it as a cabinet-level independent agency. The bill outlines the agency's mission to lead and support the United States in emergency management, covering preparedness, response,...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 1246 is a plan to make FEMA, the agency that helps during big emergencies like natural disasters, more important by giving it more power and making it its own special group, separate from other departments. The bill also talks about changes in how it will work and who will be in charge.

  • H. R. 2308 — To establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a cabinet-level independent agency, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,123

    H.R. 2308 proposes to elevate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to a cabinet-level independent agency within the United States government. Its primary mission will be to minimize loss of life and property by managing preparedness, protection, response, recovery,...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 2308 wants to make FEMA a special, important part of the government to help keep people safe during big scary events like storms and emergencies. It aims to give FEMA more power and make sure they work well to help everyone when things go wrong.