HR 6249 · 118th Congress · Emergency Management

Think Differently About Emergencies Act

Introduced 2023-11-06· Sponsored by Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 118-123.(2024-11-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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H.R. 6249, Think Differently About Emergencies Act

Jan 12, 2024

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on November 15, 2023

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H.R. 6249, Think Differently About Emergencies Act

Jul 10, 2024

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on May 15, 2024

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Cosponsors (10)

9 Democrats1 Republican