We have received text from H.R. 6249: Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act. This bill was received on 2025-11-21, and currently has 12 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, known as the Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act , proposes amendments to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand the scope of assistance provided to individuals affected by disasters. Specifically, the bill aims to include services related to substance use and alcohol use disorders alongside existing mental health support services.
Key Provisions of the Bill
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Amendment to Crisis Counseling Assistance:
The bill modifies Section 416 of the Stafford Act by adding specific references to "substance use" and "alcohol use" in relation to the types of crisis counseling assistance available. This means that support can now address these issues as well as mental health problems in the aftermath of a disaster.
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Reporting Requirements:
The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required to review and report on changes made to the application for disaster assistance, particularly how it incorporates support for substance use and alcohol use disorders within 180 days of the bill's enactment. This ensures that adjustments to the assistance process reflect the new provisions of the law.
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GAO Review and Reporting:
The Comptroller General of the United States is tasked with conducting a review of the crisis counseling assistance program. This includes evaluating how long assistance is provided to individuals and whether FEMA complies with the stipulation that such assistance must be related to issues caused or worsened by disasters.
Implications
This legislation is designed to improve access to critical support services for individuals dealing with substance use and alcohol disorders following major disasters. It aims to create a more comprehensive response to the mental health needs that arise in such circumstances by ensuring these issues are recognized and treated alongside traditional mental health support.
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Representative Becca Balint Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Becca Balint:
- H.R.6613: To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for consultation with State, Tribal, and local governments, the consideration of State, Tribal, and local concerns, and the approval of post-shutdown decommissioning activities reports by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- H.R.6249: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide substance use and alcohol use disorder services, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6124: End Rent Fixing Act of 2025
- H.R.4157: Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act
- H.R.3708: No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act
- H.R.3181: Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Representative Becca Balint on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Balint.
Representative Becca Balint Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Becca Balint is worth $1.6M, as of December 12th, 2025. This is the 275th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Balint has approximately $192.1K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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