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Streamlining Disaster Response and Ensuring Accountability for FEMA Spending.

This Act aims to speed up the federal government's response to disasters by eliminating outdated and slow contracting requirements for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It mandates regular reporting to ensure these simplifications result in taxpayer savings and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of emergency funds. Citizens should benefit from faster and more efficient aid during crises.
Key points
Repeals obsolete contracting rules to allow federal agencies (FEMA/DHS) to enter into agreements more quickly during disaster response.
Establishes a five-year reporting requirement to monitor whether the new rules prevent waste and promote public savings.
Increased transparency regarding FEMA contracts awarded without competitive bidding in urgent circumstances.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3648
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2024-01-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HELP Response and Recovery Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3648.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Repeals obsolete contracting rules to allow federal agencies (FEMA/DHS) to enter into agreements more quickly during disaster response.
  • Establishes a five-year reporting requirement to monitor whether the new rules prevent waste and promote public savings.
  • Increased transparency regarding FEMA contracts awarded without competitive bidding in urgent circumstances.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2478; text: CR S2478)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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