EMN Policy Watch: Should FEMA Stand Alone Again? A Deep Dive into H.R. 5599 – The FEMA Independence Act of 2023

Mar 24, 2025

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By Todd DeVoe
March 2025

A bipartisan bill that could fundamentally reshape how the federal government prepares for and responds to disasters is making waves on Capitol Hill. H.R. 5599, the FEMA Independence Act of 2023, seeks to remove the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and reestablish it as a c…

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