[20050111]RS22023_应急准备和响应局的组织和任务：第109届大会期间的问题.pdf

1 Section 501, P.L. 107-296, 6 U.S.C. 311.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22023January 11, 2005Organization and Mission of the EmergencyPreparedness and Response Directorate:Issues During the 109th CongressKeith BeaSpecialist, American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionSummaryThe Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296) vests in the EmergencyPreparedness and Response Directorate (EPR) of the Department of Homeland Security(DHS) authority to coordinate specified federal emergency management activities. Thelaw consolidated many, but not all, federal emergency authorities and resources intoEPR. This report briefly describes the entities that constitute EPR and identifies issuesthat may come before the 109th Congress. This report will be updated as significantevents implementing the legislation occur.Overview of Provisions. The Homeland Security Act of 2002 established theEmergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Directorate of the Department ofHomeland Security (DHS).1 The mission of EPR is to improve the Nations capabilityto reduce losses from all disasters, including terrorist a