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FEMA Independence Act of 2025

4/12/2025, 3:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 1246

Bill 119 s 1246, also known as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Independence Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to elevate FEMA to a cabinet-level independent agency within the United States government. The bill seeks to give FEMA more autonomy and authority in responding to emergencies and disasters across the country.

If passed, this bill would grant FEMA greater resources and decision-making power to effectively coordinate and manage emergency response efforts. This includes the ability to access funding more quickly and efficiently, as well as the authority to make critical decisions without having to go through multiple layers of bureaucracy.

Additionally, the bill outlines other purposes for establishing FEMA as a cabinet-level agency, such as improving coordination with other federal agencies, enhancing communication with state and local governments, and increasing transparency and accountability in FEMA's operations. Overall, the Federal Emergency Management Agency Independence Act aims to strengthen FEMA's ability to respond to emergencies and disasters, ultimately ensuring the safety and well-being of the American people.

Current Status of Bill S 1246

Bill S 1246 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2025. Bill S 1246 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 2, 2025.  Bill S 1246's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of April 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1246

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1246

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1246

FEMA Independence Act of 2025
FEMA Independence Act of 2025
A bill to establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a cabinet-level independent agency, and for other purposes.

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Macy Saunders

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8 months ago

I heard about this new thing in the news, and I think it's called the FEMA Independence Act of 2025. Not really sure what it's all about, but it sounds interesting! I wonder how this will affect me in the short term.