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HELP Response and Recovery Act

Summary · Congressional Research Service (nonpartisan)

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.

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Introduced Feb 13, 2025Last action Dec 16, 2025GovTrack

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