H.R. 3254, First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on
July 31, 2024
By Fiscal Year, Millions of Dollars
2024
2024-2029
2024-2034
Direct Spending (Outlays)
0
0
0
Revenues
0
0
0
Increase or Decrease (-) in the Deficit
0
0
0
Spending Subject to Appropriation (Outlays)
0
*
not estimated
Increases net direct spending in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2035?
No
Statutory pay-as-you-go procedures apply?
No
Mandate Effects
Increases on-budget deficits in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2035?
No
Contains intergovernmental mandate?
No
Contains private-sector mandate?
No
* = between zero and $500,000.
Summary
H.R. 3254 would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to implement a uniform process for reviewing applications for grants to purchase equipment that does not meet or exceed certain voluntary standards. The act also would require the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security to assess and report on FEMA’s implementation of the new review process.