S. 594 · 119th Congress

HELP Response and Recovery Act

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Introduced: 2/13/2025

Current status: In progress

Introduced by: Gary C. Peters (D · MI)

Bill ID: 119s594

Latest official action: Held at the desk.

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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.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 2/13/2025

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Last updated: 2/13/2025Source: BILLSUMBill: 119s594Learn more →