H.R. 3179 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Local Preparedness Acquisition Act
H.R. 3179 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jul 25, 2007, sponsored by Edolphus Towns with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 25, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 110-248
What it does
Local Preparedness Acquisition Act - Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to provide for the use by state or local governments of federal supply schedules of the General Services Administration (GSA) for alarm and signal systems, facility management systems, firefighting and rescue equipment, law enforcement and security equipment, marine craft and related equipment, special purpose clothing, and related services (…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Edolphus Towns (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 25, 2007
- Passed the HouseDec 17, 2007
- Passed the SenateJun 10, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJun 18, 2008
- Became lawJun 26, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-248. (Jun 26, 2008)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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