The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Advisory Council is a statutory federal advisory committee established under 6 U.S.C. § 318 by the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (signed October 4, 2006). It provides recommendations to the FEMA Administrator on emergency management policy and preparedness, including protection, response, recovery, and mitigation. The Council ensures coordination with state, local, tribal governments, nonprofits, and the private sector on plans, grants, and risk assessments. It consists of up to 40 members from specified disciplines, appointed for 3-year terms (maximum 6 years), and meets at least annually in public session. The Council operates under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), with annual operating costs estimated at $500,000. As of March 17, 2025, membership was dismissed in January 2025 per DHS guidance, and there are no current members.