Crisis Counseling Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3689 Crisis Counseling Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 9:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3689

Crisis Counseling Act

This bill requires the President to immediately approve a request from a state, territory, or Indian tribe affected by a major disaster for financial assistance available through the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP).

Under current law, such states, territories, and tribes must apply to, and wait for approval from, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to implement the CCP. This bill provides for automatic approval for such requests if the requesting state, territory, or tribe has been designated a disaster area under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

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Current Status of Bill S 3689

Bill S 3689 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 17, 2022. Bill S 3689 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 17, 2022. Bill S 3689's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of February 17, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3689

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3689

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3689

Crisis Counseling Act

A bill to ensure that, after the declaration of a major disaster, States, local governments, and Indian tribal governments affected by the major disaster receive immediate approval for services and assistance under section 416 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.