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Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to: (1) revise references to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) to provide for its establishment within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (rather than within the Department of Commerce) and to change references to the head of FEMA as the Administrator (rather than the Director), (2) authorize the USFA Administrator to appoint a Deputy Administrator (current law requires the Deputy Administrator to be appointed by the President), (3) authorize the USFA Administrator to take such steps as the Administrator considers appropriate to educate the public and overcome public indifference as to individual preparedness (as well as to fire and fire prevention), and (4) authorize appropriations to carry out such Act through FY2017.
AI Summary
This bill, the United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2012, makes several changes to the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to update the structure and responsibilities of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). Key provisions include moving the USFA from the Department of Commerce to be established within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and changing references to the head of FEMA from "Director" to "Administrator." It also grants the USFA Administrator the authority to appoint a Deputy Administrator, rather than requiring the President to do so, and expands the Administrator's role in educating the public to include individual preparedness in addition to fire and fire prevention. Finally, the bill authorizes appropriations for the USFA through fiscal year 2017.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447. (on 07/12/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/2218/all-info | 04/25/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s2218is/pdf/BILLS-112s2218is.pdf.pdf | 02/03/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s2218rs/pdf/BILLS-112s2218rs.pdf.pdf | 02/03/2013 |
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