House Bill Would Make FEMA an Independent Cabinet Agency With Faster Disaster Aid
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
FEMA's roughly 20,000 employees would experience a major organizational transition as the agency moves from being part of the Department of Homeland Security to becoming an independent cabinet-level agency. The bill protects employees from being separated or having their pay reduced for one year after transfer, but the restructuring creates uncertainty about reporting chains, work locations, and long-term career paths. The bill also directs studies on workforce retention challenges, especially in noncontiguous communities.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 3.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
FEMA Act of 2025
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