S. 444: Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] |
| Policy area | Emergency Management |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-05-28 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-06):
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, and it requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit a report analyzing the plan.
Specifically, the bill lists contents FEMA must include in the plan, such as performance measures to track staffing and training, strategies for increasing cost-efficiency, and a plan of action to address gaps in critical and emerging skills in FEMA’s workforce. 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 GAO 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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 444 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 444?
S. 444 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 444 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).