HR. 4669Reported
FEMA Act of 2025
Reestablishes FEMA as an independent cabinet-level agency and overhauls its disaster assistance and hazard mitigation programs
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Reestablishes FEMA as an independent cabinet-level agency and overhauls its disaster assistance and hazard mitigation programs
Key points
- Establish independent FEMA agency
- Modify disaster assistance programs
- Transfer FEMA authorities
- Expand hazard mitigation grants
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Reported
Latest action
2025-09-03 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 3.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCensus and government statisticsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency communications systemsEmergency Management