To require the development of a workforce plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Cassidy) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Mandates FEMA Administrator to develop and submit human capital operating plans every 3 years to address staffing gaps, skills gaps in mission-critical occupations, and workforce training needs.
Who Benefits and How
FEMA improves disaster response capacity through better workforce planning. Surge Capacity Force receives integrated planning. Congress gains oversight of FEMA workforce challenges.
Who Bears the Burden and How
FEMA Administrator must develop plans following OPM and GAO best practices. Initial plan due within one year. Plans must explain barriers and progress toward goals.
Key Provisions
- Initial plan within 1 year, then every 3 years
- Follows OPM and GAO workforce best practices
- Addresses staffing gaps and mission-critical skills
- Includes Surge Capacity Force in planning
- Requires progress reporting and barrier identification
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires FEMA to develop comprehensive workforce planning every 3 years
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Improve FEMA disaster response through systematic workforce planning"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_administrator"
- → Administrator of FEMA
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Force described in section 624 of Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (6 USC 711)
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