Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7642

Department of State: Hiring International Disaster Experts

GUIDE Act

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This bill allows the Department of State to create a special program to hire and train experts for international disaster relief. These professionals would work in a specific office that handles emergencies around the world to ensure the U.S. is ready to help when a crisis happens.
The program focuses on finding people with specific skills needed during a disaster, such as doctors, engineers, and experts in food and nutrition. It also looks for people who are good at logistics, which means organizing how to move supplies and people quickly to where they are needed most.
By building a team of permanent experts, the government hopes to be better prepared for complex disasters. This would help make sure that when the U.S. sends help to other countries, the aid is managed by people who have the right training to handle difficult and dangerous situations effectively.

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Feb 23, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Feb 23, 2026

Introduced in House

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GUIDE Act

Bill NumberHR 7642

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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