Senate Bill
Mike Braun
R - IN
Cosponsors
0
Policy Area
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.
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
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>
Main provisions of the bill
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.
Primary Policy Area
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
2686, 119th Congress (2025). "DC CRIMES Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2686