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This bill proposes to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within two years and replace it with a new disaster relief block grant program administered by the Secretary of the Treasury. Under this program, states would receive grants based on factors like population size, historical disaster frequency, geographic risk, and economic need. States would be required to submit annual emergency management plans detailing how they intend to use the funds for disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation efforts. Each state can use up to 5% of their grant for administrative costs and must submit annual reports on fund usage and outcomes. The grant program would terminate four years after the funding formula is established, and the bill ensures that states cannot receive duplicate benefits from multiple federal sources. The bill defines key terms like "emergency" and "natural disaster" broadly to cover a wide range of potential catastrophic events, and includes provisions for regular audits and oversight by congressional committees. The grant program would cover all fifty states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, providing a decentralized approach to emergency management that gives states more direct control over disaster response and preparedness.

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