S 594

HELP Response and Recovery Act

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US Congress

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119th Congress (2025-2026)

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Jun 14, 2026, 8:57 AM

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Bill overview

This bill, the HELP Response and Recovery Act, aims to streamline the process for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to quickly respond to disasters by allowing for contracts lasting up to one year instead of the current 150-day limit. It does this by removing an outdated restriction on DHS contracts, aligning them more closely with standard procurement regulations. The bill also requires DHS to regularly report to Congress on how this change has saved taxpayer money and prevented waste in emergency contracts.

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HELP Response and Recovery Act

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CIVIKEngagement, Reclaimed.

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CIVIK

LEGISLATION TRACKER

S 594Passed Origin Chamber

HELP Response and Recovery Act

Jurisdiction: US

Public Sentiment

No Data

0

Support

0

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CIVIKEngagement, Reclaimed.

civik.us/legislation/cmnmh9q820ncvjr0havsygce6|Jun 14, 2026

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2025-12-17Senate

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12/16/2025SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8764-8765; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8764-8765)
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12/16/2025Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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12/16/2025SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8764-8765; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8764-8765)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/16/2025Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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