SB 730
Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 21, 2025
Disaster and Emergency Management Act of 2025
An Act Creating the Department of Disaster and Emergency Management, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
In plain language
The bill proposes a new, full‑time Department of Disaster and Emergency Management to replace the current Office of Civil Defense and take over the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s duties, with its own budget, staff, and authority to coordinate disaster response, preparedness, and mitigation across the country.
Disaster Risk ReductionPublic Works and InfrastructurePublic Order and Safety
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Department of Disaster and Emergency Management
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SBN-730 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch