HB5439: National Risk Management Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a national risk management process, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a national risk management process to identify and address major threats to the country. The process would help coordinate how federal agencies prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters. The bill amends the existing Homeland Security Act of 2002, which created the Department of Homeland Security. It is currently introduced in Congress, meaning it has been formally submitted but not yet assigned to for review.
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HB5439: National Risk Management Act of 2023