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Introduced
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
In Committee
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize the recruitment and retention of specialized disaster assistance professionals by the Department of State.
AI Summary
This bill, also known as the "Generating Utility through International Disaster Expertise Act" or the "GUIDE Act," authorizes the Secretary of State to create a program within the Bureau of Disaster and Humanitarian Response to recruit, train, and keep specialized professionals who can help with international disaster relief efforts. These professionals will have expertise in areas crucial for managing complex disaster assistance operations, such as buying supplies (procurement), moving them where needed (logistics), public health, nutrition, protecting vulnerable populations, engineering, and managing money (finance), ensuring the Bureau has the necessary staff to effectively respond to international crises.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 5. (on 03/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7642/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7642/BILLS-119hr7642ih.pdf |
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