H.R. 3254 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act
H.R. 3254 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on May 11, 2023, sponsored by Donald M. Payne, Jr. with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 11, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 118-165
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 11, 2023
- Passed the HouseJul 27, 2023
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 17, 2024
- Became lawDec 23, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-165. (Dec 23, 2024)
More bills from Donald M. Payne, Jr. in the 118th Congress
Other Emergency Management bills in the 118th Congress
- H.J.Res. 7: Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.
- S. 1858: Disaster Assistance Deadlines Alignment Act
- H.R. 6249: Think Differently About Emergencies Act
- S. 310: Disaster Contract Improvement Act
- H.R. 1008: Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Act
- H.R. 4090: Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023
- H.R. 4295: Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act
- H.R. 5599: FEMA Independence Act of 2023
Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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