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Human-services Emergency Logistic Program Act of 2023

6/13/2024, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3498

Bill 118 hr 3498, also known as the Human-services Emergency Logistic Program Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of establishing a program to provide emergency logistical support for human-services organizations during times of crisis.

The bill outlines the need for a coordinated response to emergencies that impact human-services organizations, such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, or other unforeseen events. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that these organizations have the resources and support they need to continue providing essential services to vulnerable populations.

Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a Human-services Emergency Logistic Program, which would be responsible for coordinating the delivery of supplies, equipment, and personnel to human-services organizations in need during emergencies. The program would also be tasked with developing and maintaining a database of resources and contacts to facilitate a rapid response to emergencies. Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a grant program to provide funding to human-services organizations for emergency preparedness and response activities. This funding would be used to support training, equipment purchases, and other initiatives aimed at improving the ability of these organizations to respond to emergencies effectively. Overall, Bill 118 hr 3498 seeks to enhance the resilience of human-services organizations in the face of emergencies and ensure that they are able to continue serving their communities when they are needed most. It represents a bipartisan effort to address a critical need in the field of emergency management and support the vital work of human-services organizations across the country.

Current Status of Bill HR 3498

Bill HR 3498 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3498 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2023.  Bill HR 3498's most recent activity was ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. McGarvey asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3498, a bill originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. as of May 23, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3498

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
36
Democrat Cosponsors
32
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3498

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging
- Child care and development
- Community life and organization
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Disability and paralysis
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Emergency communications systems
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Family services
- Government information and archives
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Housing and community development funding
- Indian social and development programs
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Mental health
- Performance measurement
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- State and local government operations
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3498

Human-services Emergency Logistic Program Act of 2023
HELP Act of 2023
Human-services Emergency Logistic Program Act of 2023
To facilitate nationwide accessibility and coordination of 211 services and 988 services in order to provide information and referral to all residents and visitors in the United States for mental health emergencies, homelessness needs, other social and human services needs, and for other purposes.

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