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This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop a comprehensive workforce planning document every three years that provides a detailed analysis of its current and future workforce needs. The plan must include specific performance measures, workforce composition details, projected costs, and strategies for recruitment, retention, and skill development. Key components include assessing current staffing levels, identifying critical skills gaps, analyzing workforce trends and attrition, and developing targeted strategies to address workforce challenges. The plan must also cover the Surge Capacity Force (a specialized emergency response team), detail efforts to prevent workplace discrimination, and provide insights into hiring processes and timelines. Within 180 days of submitting the plan, the Comptroller General must review and analyze the document, providing recommendations to ensure future plans meet legislative requirements. Importantly, the bill does not authorize any additional funding for its implementation. The goal is to help FEMA more effectively manage its workforce, improve emergency response capabilities, and address potential skill and staffing shortages proactively.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/444/all-info