What is the current status of S 594?

S 594 is currently: Passed Senate.

S 594 was sponsored by Gary Peters (D), Sen.

Emergency Management Reform Bill

IntroducedN/A

Passed Senate9 months ago

Intro

Senate

House

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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

Emergency ManagementCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPublic contracts and procurement

Why This Matters

This bill updates emergency management rules by removing old requirements and ensuring better reporting on spending during disasters. It aims to improve efficiency and save taxpayer money.

If you live in an area prone to disasters, this bill could lead to better use of emergency funds.

Who this affects

Taxpayers · Communities affected by disasters

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill removes outdated rules from the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006.
2It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to report on the impact of these changes.
3The reports will focus on preventing waste and promoting savings for taxpayers.
4The Secretary must provide details on contracts made without bids during emergencies.
5These reports will be submitted annually for five years after the bill is enacted.

Read the detailed summary

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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Emergency Management Reform Bill

IntroducedN/A

Passed Senate9 months ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

Emergency ManagementCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPublic contracts and procurement

Why This Matters

This bill updates emergency management rules by removing old requirements and ensuring better reporting on spending during disasters. It aims to improve efficiency and save taxpayer money.

If you live in an area prone to disasters, this bill could lead to better use of emergency funds.

Who this affects

Taxpayers · Communities affected by disasters

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill removes outdated rules from the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006.
2It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to report on the impact of these changes.
3The reports will focus on preventing waste and promoting savings for taxpayers.
4The Secretary must provide details on contracts made without bids during emergencies.
5These reports will be submitted annually for five years after the bill is enacted.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document