DC CRIMES Act

Senate Bill

S. 2686

119th Congress

DC CRIMES Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Braun

R - IN

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

The DC CRIMES Act requires the Government Accountability Office to study the economic and health impacts of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of identifying ways to improve future emergency responses.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Introduced9/2/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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DC CRIMES Act

The DC CRIMES Act requires the Government Accountability Office to study the economic and health impacts of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of identifying ways to improve future emergency responses.

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The DC CRIMES Act requires the Government Accountability Office to study the economic and health impacts of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of identifying ways to improve future emergency responses.

Bill Number: 2686
Introduced: 9/2/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: DC CRIMES Act
Bill Number: 2686
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced: 9/2/2025
Summary: The DC CRIMES Act requires the Government Accountability Office to study the economic and health impacts of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of identifying ways to improve future emergency responses.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The DC CRIMES Act requires the Government Accountability Office to study the economic and health impacts of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of identifying ways to improve future emergency responses.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on the economic impact and health outcomes of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic and recommend ways to improve future responses.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct a comprehensive study on the economic and public health outcomes of the U.S. COVID-19 response.
The study will aim to identify best practices and make recommendations for improving the government's ability to respond to future public health emergencies.
The findings of the study could lead to changes in laws, policies, and procedures related to emergency preparedness and management.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill could affect all Americans by helping the government learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen its ability to protect public health and the economy during future crises. The study's recommendations could impact federal, state, and local governments, as well as healthcare systems and businesses.