H.R. 6249 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Think Differently About Emergencies Act
H.R. 6249 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Nov 6, 2023, sponsored by Marcus J. Molinaro with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 6, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 118-123
What it does
Think Differently About Emergencies Act This act requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress regarding assistance and resources provided by FEMA to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the families of such individuals who are impacted by major disasters.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marcus J. Molinaro (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 6, 2023
- Passed the HouseMar 11, 2024
- Passed the SenateNov 19, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2024
- Became lawNov 25, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-123. (Nov 25, 2024)
More bills from Marcus J. Molinaro in the 118th Congress
Other Emergency Management bills in the 118th Congress
- H.J.Res. 7: Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.
- S. 1858: Disaster Assistance Deadlines Alignment Act
- S. 310: Disaster Contract Improvement Act
- H.R. 3254: First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act
- H.R. 1008: Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Act
- H.R. 4090: Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023
- H.R. 4295: Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act
- H.R. 5599: FEMA Independence Act of 2023
Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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