HR 6249 · 118th Congress · Emergency Management
Think Differently About Emergencies Act
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 118-123.(2024-11-25)
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Think Differently About Emergencies Act This bill 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. Specifically, FEMA must report within 120 days of this bill's enactment, describing the assistance and resources that FEMA provides to such individuals and families through states, localities, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Further, FEMA and GAO must each (1) review such assistance and resources, (2) identify potential legal impediments to providing such assistance and resources, and (3) provide recommendations to Congress.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 6249, Think Differently About Emergencies Act
Jan 12, 2024As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on November 15, 2023
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 6249, Think Differently About Emergencies Act
Jul 10, 2024As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on May 15, 2024
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (10)
9 Democrats1 Republican