GUIDE Act

House Bill

H.R. 7642

119th Congress

GUIDE Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 23, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Young Kim

R - CA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would give the State Department authority to hire and keep specialized experts focused on disaster response around the world. When earthquakes, floods, or other disasters strike foreign countries, these professionals would help coordinate U.S. humanitarian aid and rescue efforts more effectively.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced2/23/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ChamberHouse

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GUIDE Act

This bill would give the State Department authority to hire and keep specialized experts focused on disaster response around the world. When earthquakes, floods, or other disasters strike foreign countries, these professionals would help coordinate U.S. humani

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This bill would give the State Department authority to hire and keep specialized experts focused on disaster response around the world. When earthquakes, floods, or other disasters strike foreign countries, these professionals would help coordinate U.S. humanitarian aid and rescue efforts more effectively.

Bill Number: 7642
Introduced: 2/23/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Fact Sheet

Title: GUIDE Act
Bill Number: 7642
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 2/23/2026
Summary: This bill would give the State Department authority to hire and keep specialized experts focused on disaster response around the world. When earthquakes, floods, or other disasters strike foreign countries, these professionals would help coordinate U.S. humanitarian aid and rescue efforts more effec

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would give the State Department authority to hire and keep specialized experts focused on disaster response around the world. When earthquakes, floods, or other disasters strike foreign countries, these professionals would help coordinate U.S. humanitarian aid and rescue efforts more effectively.

Last updated: 2/24/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes the State Department to recruit disaster response specialists with expertise in emergency management and humanitarian assistance
Aims to improve America's ability to respond quickly and effectively when natural disasters or humanitarian crises occur overseas
Addresses retention challenges by allowing the department to offer competitive compensation and incentives to keep experienced disaster professionals
Would strengthen U.S. diplomatic presence and humanitarian leadership during international emergencies

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect Americans working in international disaster relief and foreign populations who receive U.S. humanitarian assistance during crises. By building a dedicated team of disaster professionals at the State Department, the U.S. could respond more rapidly and effectively to international emergencies, potentially saving more lives and strengthening America's relationships with countries affected by disasters.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7642, 119th Congress (2026). "GUIDE Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7642

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