1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Crisis Counseling Act”.
Crisis Counseling Act
A BILL
To ensure that, after the declaration of a major disaster, States, local governments, and Indian tribal governments affected by the major disaster receive immediate approval for services and assistance under section 416 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
2. Crisis counseling assistance and training
Section 416 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5183) is amended—
by striking “The President is authorized” and inserting the following:
“(a) In general—The President is authorized”
by adding at the end the following:
“(b) Immediate assistance required
“(1) In general—A State or local agency, or an Indian tribal government, that is affected by a major disaster may submit to the President a request for the financial assistance described in subsection (a).
“(2) Immediate approval—Immediately upon receipt of a request for financial assistance under paragraph (1), the President shall—
“(A) approve the request; and
“(B) grant the financial assistance.”