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DHS - 84754 - Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council - Presidential

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council	Agency Name	Department of Homeland Security
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	84754
Original Establishment Date	2/14/2025	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	Yes
New Committee This FY	Yes	Max Number of Members*	20
Terminated This FY		Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	DFO
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	2/14/2025	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Patrick
Date Of Renewal Charter	2/14/2027	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date	1/24/2026	Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Powers
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	2028912283
Establishment Authority*	Presidential	Designated Federal Officer Fax*
Specific Establishment Authority*	E.O. 14180	Designated Federal Officer Email*	femareviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	2/14/2025
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	Yes
Committee Function*	Other Committee

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Council shall advise the President of the United States (President), through the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, on the existing ability of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to capably and impartially address disasters occurring within the United States and shall advise the President on all recommended changes related to FEMA to best serve national interest. The council shall solicit public comment, including other expert views, to ensure that its work is informed by a broad spectrum of ideas.
How is membership balanced?*	The Council shall be composed of not more than 20 members appointed by the President and serving at the pleasure of the President. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Defense shall be members of the Council. The remaining members shall include the relevant agency heads; distinguished individuals who represent sectors outside of the Federal Government and have diverse perspectives and expertise in disaster relief and assistance, emergency preparedness, natural disasters, Federal-State relationships, and budget management; and, other distinguished individuals the President determines are appropriate to serve on the Council. Appointments shall be made without regard to political affiliation.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The Council shall hold its first public meeting within 90 days of January 24, 2025, and submit its report to the President within 180 days of the date of the Council’s first public meeting. Thereafter, the Council will meet regularly as directed by the Co-Chairs. Council meetings shall be open to the public according to FACA unless a determination is made by the Secretary in accordance with DHS policy and directives that the meeting should be closed in accordance with Title 5, United States Code, subsection (c) of 552b.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	Americans deserve an immediate, effective, and impartial response to and recovery from disasters. FEMA therefore requires a full-scale review, by individuals highly experienced at effective disaster response and recovery, who shall recommend to the President improvements or structural changes to promote the national interest and enable national resilience. Currently, there are no other committees doing this work.
Why close or partially close meetings?	Sensitive information may be discussed related to disaster recovery and emergency preparedness.
Recommendation Remarks	The council will advise the President of the United States with their recommendations.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	Yes
Outcome Major Policy Changes	Yes	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	Yes	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other		Number Of Grants Reviewed
Outcome Comment		Number Of Grants Recommended
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended
Cost Savings Comment		Grants Review Comment
Number Of Recommendations*	0	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment		Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	0.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment		Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment		Access Other
Agency Feedback*	Not Applicable	Access Comment
Agency Feedback Comment*		Narrative Description*	The Council shall advise the President of the United States (President), through the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, on the existing ability of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to capably and impartially address disasters occurring within the United States and shall advise the President on all recommended changes related to FEMA to best serve national interest.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified		Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
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