Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)
Strengthening Emergency Responses Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 10714, known as the Strengthening Emergency Responses Act, focuses on improving emergency procedures for diplomatic and consular posts. It requires more frequent reviews and updates of Emergency Action Plans, including adding lessons learned after an emergency occurs. The bill also aims to improve the information provided during emergency evacuations and communication with families. Additionally, it directs a review of commercial airline price gouging during emergency evacuations.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires reviews of emergency responses, communication procedures, and commercial airline price gouging to be submitted to congressional committees.
- Scored +3
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill directs a review of commercial airline price gouging during emergency evacuations to hold airlines accountable and protect consumers.
- Scored +2
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill directs federal agencies such as the Department of State to expand emergency reviews, communications, and reports.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 ensures that Emergency Action Plans for diplomatic and consular posts are reviewed and updated not just annually, but also after every emergency and when changing conditions require it. This is a positive step because it forces officials to learn from past emergencies and keep plans up to date for the safety of people involved.
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Section 3(a) requires crisis intake systems and forms to be widely available for United States citizens abroad during emergency evacuations and to stay fully operational for the duration of the emergency. This helps citizens by ensuring they can access necessary help when fleeing an emergency.
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Section 3(b) improves communication with the next-of-kin by requiring regular contact to provide up-to-date information. This benefits families back home who are worried about their loved ones during an overseas crisis.
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Section 4 requires the Secretary of State to submit a review of instances where commercial airlines engaged in price gouging during the emergency evacuation of diplomatic and consular posts or United States citizens abroad. This holds airlines accountable and protects people from being overcharged when fleeing dangerous situations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific provisions outlining negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires reviews of emergency responses, communication procedures, and commercial airline price gouging to be submitted to congressional committees. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill directs federal agencies such as the Department of State to expand emergency reviews, communications, and reports.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill enhances emergency action plans and communications procedures for diplomatic and consular personnel. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill improves emergency preparedness and response procedures for diplomatic and consular posts abroad.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill directs a review of commercial airline price gouging during emergency evacuations to hold airlines accountable and protect consumers.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill improves emergency evacuation information and systems for United States citizens and individuals abroad.
- 10/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House