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H.R. 3254

Enacted

First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act

Introduced 5/11/2023•118th Congress•House

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 118-165.

12/23/2024

Summary

First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act

This act directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to implement a uniform process for reviewing applications for certain anti-terrorism grants to urban areas and state, local, and tribal governments.

Specifically, the uniform review must be done for grant applications requesting to purchase first responder equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable national voluntary consensus standards.

Public Law • 12/23/2024

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Topics & Subjects

Congressional oversightEmergency planning and evacuationFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment studies and investigationsHomeland securityTerrorism

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]

Democrat • NJ-10

Sponsored 5/11/2023

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]

R-AL-5

Joined 5/11/2023

Enacted into Law

Public Law 118-165

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 11, 2023

Committee Review

May 17, 2023

Floor Debate

July 25, 2023

Passed Chamber

July 27, 2023

Other Chamber

December 11, 2024

President

December 17, 2024

Enacted into Law

December 23, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-165.

Text Versions (7)

Reported to Senate11/13/2024
Referred in Senate9/5/2023
Engrossed in House7/27/2023
Reported in House7/19/2023
Introduced in House5/11/2023

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusEnacted
Cosponsors1