PREPARE Act of 2023

12/21/2024, 9:05 AM

Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-prohibition Adult-use Regulated Environment Act of 2023 or the PREPARE Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish the Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis to study a plausible and prompt pathway to cannabis regulation.

The PREPARE Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 2598, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at enhancing the country's preparedness for natural disasters and other emergencies. The bill focuses on improving coordination and communication between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as increasing funding for disaster response and recovery efforts.

One key aspect of the PREPARE Act is the establishment of a National Disaster Response and Recovery Fund, which would provide additional resources to communities affected by disasters. The bill also calls for the development of a National Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan, which would outline the roles and responsibilities of various agencies in responding to emergencies.

Additionally, the PREPARE Act includes provisions for improving the resilience of critical infrastructure, such as power grids and transportation systems, to better withstand disasters. The bill also emphasizes the importance of incorporating climate change considerations into disaster planning and response efforts. Overall, the PREPARE Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the country's ability to respond to and recover from disasters, with a focus on collaboration, funding, and resilience.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 2598

Introduced on
2023-04-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/13/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-prohibition Adult-use Regulated Environment Act of 2023 or the PREPARE Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish the Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis to study a plausible and prompt pathway to cannabis regulation.

The PREPARE Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 2598, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at enhancing the country's preparedness for natural disasters and other emergencies. The bill focuses on improving coordination and communication between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as increasing funding for disaster response and recovery efforts.

One key aspect of the PREPARE Act is the establishment of a National Disaster Response and Recovery Fund, which would provide additional resources to communities affected by disasters. The bill also calls for the development of a National Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan, which would outline the roles and responsibilities of various agencies in responding to emergencies.

Additionally, the PREPARE Act includes provisions for improving the resilience of critical infrastructure, such as power grids and transportation systems, to better withstand disasters. The bill also emphasizes the importance of incorporating climate change considerations into disaster planning and response efforts. Overall, the PREPARE Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the country's ability to respond to and recover from disasters, with a focus on collaboration, funding, and resilience.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis to study a prompt and plausible pathway to the Federal regulation of cannabis, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Aging
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Congressional oversight
Financial literacy
Financial services and investments
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/12/2023

Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-prohibition Adult-use Regulated Environment Act of 2023 or the PREPARE Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish the Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cann...


Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.