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Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 22, 2021Emergency Management
H.R. 5343

FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Dec 14, 2022)

FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on case management personnel turnover at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Specifically, the GAO must report on the turnover rate for FEMA case management personnel, the average and median length of employment for such personnel, the steps that FEMA is taking or plans to take to lower the turnover rate, the number of FEMA personnel detailed to work disaster recovery, and personnel rotations.

What just happenedDec 15, 2022

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7](R-SC)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Dec 15, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. Dec 14, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7188; text: CR S7188)

  3. Dec 14, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Nov 16, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 550.

  5. Nov 16, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-199.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Nov 16, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-199.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  7. May 25, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  8. May 16, 2022Floor

    Star Print ordered on the bill.

  9. Mar 31, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  10. Mar 30, 2022FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  11. Mar 30, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Mar 30, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 17 (Roll no. 93). (text: CR H3990)

  13. Mar 30, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 17 (Roll no. 93).(text: CR H3990)

  14. Mar 30, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3998)

  15. Mar 30, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. Mar 30, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5343.

  17. Mar 30, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3990)

  18. Mar 30, 2022FloorH30300

    Ms. Williams (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Mar 29, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 208.

  20. Mar 29, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-281.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  21. Mar 29, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-281.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  22. Oct 27, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  23. Oct 27, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  24. Oct 27, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  25. Sep 23, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  26. Sep 22, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  27. Sep 22, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Sep 22, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed SenateDec 14, 202255

FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on case management personnel turnover at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Specifically, the GAO must report on the turnover rate for FEMA case management personnel, the average and median length of employment for such personnel, the steps that FEMA is taking or plans to take to lower the turnover rate, the number of FEMA personnel detailed to work disaster recovery, and personnel rotations.

Reported to SenateNov 16, 202225

FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on case management personnel turnover at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Specifically, the GAO must report on the turnover rate for FEMA case management personnel, the average and median length of employment for such personnel, the steps that FEMA is taking or plans to take to lower the turnover rate, the number of FEMA personnel detailed to work disaster recovery, and personnel rotations.

Passed HouseMar 30, 202253

FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on case management personnel turnover at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Specifically, the GAO must report on the turnover rate for FEMA case management personnel, the average and median length of employment for such personnel, the steps that FEMA is taking or plans to take to lower the turnover rate, the number of FEMA personnel detailed to work disaster recovery, and personnel rotations.

Reported to HouseMar 29, 20227

FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on case management personnel turnover at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Specifically, the GAO must report on the turnover rate for FEMA case management personnel, the average and median length of employment for such personnel, the steps that FEMA is taking or plans to take to lower the turnover rate, the number of FEMA personnel detailed to work disaster recovery, and personnel rotations.

Introduced in HouseSep 22, 2021

FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress on case management personnel turnover.

Specifically, FEMA must report on the turnover rate for FEMA case management personnel, the average and median length of employment for such personnel, the steps that FEMA is taking or plans to take to lower the turnover rate, and other specified points.

FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act — Informed