H.R. 228 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
First Responders Funding Reform Act of 2005
H.R. 228 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 4, 2005, sponsored by John Sweeney with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
First Responders Funding Reform Act of 2005 - Amends the USA PATRIOT Act to require: (1) that each State be allocated in each fiscal year not less than .5 percent (currently, .75 percent) of the total amount appropriated for domestic preparedness grants; (2) such grants to be awarded based on a quantitative risk assessment for threat, vulnerability, and consequences; and (3) the Office for State and Local Domestic Preparedness…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Sweeney (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology. (Feb 18, 2005)
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