Number: RL33369
Title: Federal Emergency Management and Homeland Security Organization: Historical Developments and Legislative Options
Authors: Henry B. Hogue and Keith Bea, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: In the aftermath of the Katrina disaster, administrative structure issues remain a matter of contention. Pending legislation before Congress (H.R. 3656, H.R. 3659, H.R. 3816, H.R. 3685, H.R. 4009, H.R. 4493, S. 1615, S. 2302, H.R. 4840, H.R. 5316, H.R. 5351, H.R. 5441 - which includes much of the text of S. 3595 by amendment - H.R. 5759, and S. 3721) would make further changes. The release of reports by the House, Senate, and White House on the response to Hurricane Katrina may lead to further examination of the issues. This report provides background information on the establishment and evolution of federal emergency management organizational arrangements since the end of World War II and summarizes the legislative proposals.
Pages: 43
Date: August 1, 2006