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HELP Response and Recovery Act
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Summary of Bill S 594
Bill 119 s 594, also known as the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006 by repealing certain outdated requirements. The bill seeks to streamline and update the legislation to better address current needs and challenges related to disaster management and response.
The main purpose of the bill is to remove unnecessary and obsolete provisions from the original Act in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of disaster management efforts. By eliminating outdated requirements, the legislation aims to ensure that resources are allocated more effectively and that response efforts are more streamlined and coordinated.
In addition to repealing obsolete provisions, the bill also includes other provisions that are intended to enhance disaster management and response capabilities. These provisions may include updates to procedures, protocols, and guidelines for responding to disasters, as well as measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in disaster response. Overall, Bill 119 s 594 is a bipartisan effort to modernize and improve the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006 in order to better address the evolving challenges of disaster management and response. The bill aims to ensure that the United States is better prepared to respond to and recover from disasters in a more efficient and effective manner.
The main purpose of the bill is to remove unnecessary and obsolete provisions from the original Act in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of disaster management efforts. By eliminating outdated requirements, the legislation aims to ensure that resources are allocated more effectively and that response efforts are more streamlined and coordinated.
In addition to repealing obsolete provisions, the bill also includes other provisions that are intended to enhance disaster management and response capabilities. These provisions may include updates to procedures, protocols, and guidelines for responding to disasters, as well as measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in disaster response. Overall, Bill 119 s 594 is a bipartisan effort to modernize and improve the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006 in order to better address the evolving challenges of disaster management and response. The bill aims to ensure that the United States is better prepared to respond to and recover from disasters in a more efficient and effective manner.
Congressional Summary of S 594
Helping Eliminate Limitations for Prompt Response and Recovery Act or the HELP Response and Recovery Act
This bill extends the maximum duration of noncompetitive Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contracts for disaster response and recovery from 150 days to one year by repealing a current limitation on such DHS contracts so that standard procurement regulations apply regarding urgent needs. It also requires DHS to report to Congress annually for five years to review how this repeal has prevented waste and provide information on noncompetitive Federal Emergency Management Agency contracts.
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Current Status of Bill S 594
Bill S 594 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill S 594 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 13, 2025. Bill S 594's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252. as of November 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 594
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 594
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementPotential 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 594
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.
Comments

Miguel Wright
415
7 months ago
This bill is great! It will help lots of people. My family will benefit.
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