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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.
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.
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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
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy 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.
Comments

Macy Saunders
495
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.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1246
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