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Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act
1/14/2025, 7:03 PM
Summary of Bill S 4181
The bill aims to address the need for a more efficient and effective workforce within FEMA by requiring the agency to develop and implement a comprehensive workforce planning strategy. This strategy would include identifying the necessary skills and competencies needed within the agency, as well as establishing recruitment, training, and retention programs to ensure that FEMA has the necessary personnel to respond to emergencies and disasters.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve accountability within FEMA by requiring the agency to regularly report to Congress on its workforce planning efforts and progress. This would help ensure that FEMA is meeting its workforce goals and that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively. Overall, the Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act aims to strengthen FEMA's workforce and improve the agency's ability to respond to emergencies and disasters in a timely and effective manner.
Congressional Summary of S 4181
Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act
This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop and submit to Congress every three years a human capital operating plan to shape and improve FEMA’s workforce.
Specifically, the plan must include performance measures to track staffing and training, an analysis of the current workforce and possible gaps in staffing or skills, and a plan of action to address such gaps. The plan must discuss the membership and training of the Surge Capacity Force, through which federal employees deploy in response to a catastrophic disaster.
FEMA must submit the first plan within one year after the bill’s enactment and subsequent plans at least once every three years.
The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report analyzing whether FEMA’s plan meets the requirements of the bill, including any recommendations to ensure subsequent plans meet the requirements.
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Current Status of Bill S 4181
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4181
Total Number of Sponsors
12Democrat Sponsors
12Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4181
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4181
Comments
Zavier Prince
10 months ago
I don't like this new bill, it's gonna mess everything up. People are gonna be hurt by it.
Elena Michael
11 months ago
I don't like this new bill. It's gonna mess things up for me and my family. Can't believe they're doing this. #ugh
Osman Raynor
1 year ago
I think this new bill is really important for our country. It seems like it will help with emergency planning and response, which is crucial in times of crisis. I'm not exactly sure about all the details, but I believe it will make a positive impact. Overall, I think it's a step in the right direction for our nation's safety and security.
Barbara Richmond
10 months ago
I think this bill is good for us. It will help with emergency planning and make sure we have the right people in place to respond quickly. I'm glad they are taking steps to improve our readiness.
Halo Walton
11 months ago
Ugh, can you believe this new thing they're trying to push through? It's like they don't even care about us regular folks. I mean, seriously, who comes up with this stuff? It's just a bunch of nonsense if you ask me. I can't even wrap my head around how this is supposed to help anyone. SMH.
Castiel Daniel
11 months ago
This stupid bill is gonna mess everything up for us. I can't believe they're even considering passing it. It's gonna be a disaster, mark my words. I don't trust this at all. It's gonna be a nightmare for everyone involved. I can't believe they're even thinking about it. This is just ridiculous.
