PREPARE Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:08 PM

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 s 2650, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the country's preparedness for natural disasters and other emergencies.

One key aspect of the PREPARE Act is the establishment of a National Disaster Resilience Office within the Department of Homeland Security. This office would be responsible for coordinating federal efforts to improve disaster preparedness and response across various agencies and levels of government.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing funding for disaster response and recovery programs, as well as for improving coordination between federal, state, and local authorities during emergencies. It also aims to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure, such as transportation systems and energy grids, to better withstand the impacts of disasters. Overall, the PREPARE Act of 2023 seeks to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to and recover from natural disasters and other emergencies by improving coordination, funding, and infrastructure resilience.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2650

Introduced on
2023-07-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/27/2023

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 s 2650, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the country's preparedness for natural disasters and other emergencies.

One key aspect of the PREPARE Act is the establishment of a National Disaster Resilience Office within the Department of Homeland Security. This office would be responsible for coordinating federal efforts to improve disaster preparedness and response across various agencies and levels of government.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing funding for disaster response and recovery programs, as well as for improving coordination between federal, state, and local authorities during emergencies. It also aims to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure, such as transportation systems and energy grids, to better withstand the impacts of disasters. Overall, the PREPARE Act of 2023 seeks to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to and recover from natural disasters and other emergencies by improving coordination, funding, and infrastructure resilience.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to 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

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/4/2024

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 Canna...


Latest Action7/27/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.