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HELP Response and Recovery Act

3/27/2024, 11:27 AM

Summary of Bill S 3648

Bill 118 s 3648, also known as the HELP Response and Recovery Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing assistance and support to communities in times of crisis and disaster. The bill focuses on improving the country's response and recovery efforts in the face of natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other emergencies.

The HELP Response and Recovery Act includes provisions for increasing funding for emergency response agencies, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to ensure they have the resources needed to effectively respond to disasters. The bill also calls for the establishment of a national database to track disaster response and recovery efforts, as well as the creation of a task force to coordinate federal, state, and local response efforts.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve communication and coordination between different levels of government during emergencies, as well as provisions for increasing access to mental health services for individuals affected by disasters. The HELP Response and Recovery Act also aims to strengthen infrastructure resilience and improve disaster preparedness and response training for first responders. Overall, the HELP Response and Recovery Act seeks to enhance the country's ability to respond to and recover from emergencies, ensuring that communities are better equipped to handle disasters and protect the well-being of their residents.

Congressional Summary of S 3648

Helping Eliminate Limitations for Prompt Response and Recovery Act or the HELP Response and Recovery Act

This bill repeals a statute requiring the Department of Homeland Security to limit to no more than 150 days the duration of certain noncompetitive contracts facilitating response to or recovery from a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster. The bill also states that it is the sense of Congress that the repealed statute has been rendered obsolete by changes to law and regulation.

Current Status of Bill S 3648

Bill S 3648 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since March 20, 2024. Bill S 3648 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 24, 2024.  Bill S 3648's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of March 21, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3648

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3648

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Public contracts and procurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3648

HELP Response and Recovery Act
HELP Response and Recovery Act
Helping Eliminate Limitations for Prompt Response and Recovery Act
Helping Eliminate Limitations for Prompt Response and Recovery Act
HELP Response and Recovery Act
Helping Eliminate Limitations for Prompt Response and Recovery Act
Helping Eliminate Limitations for Prompt Response and Recovery Act
A bill to amend the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006 to repeal certain obsolete requirements, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006 to repeal certain obsolete requirements, and for other purposes.

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