First Responders Partnership Grant Act of 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.315 through Congress

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SenateFeb 5, 2003IntroducedOfficial record

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Related House bill: H.R.105 Homeland Emergency Responders Organization Act of 2002

Related House bill: H.R.1389 Homeland Emergency Response Act of 2003

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 5, 2003

First Responders Partnership Grant Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to States (including the District of Columbia and U.S. territories), units of local government, and Indian tribes to support public safety officers (law enforcement and fire and rescue personnel) in their efforts to protect homeland security and prevent and respond to acts of terrorism. Sets forth minimum and maximum amounts for such grants. Declares that the portion of the costs of a program provided by a grant under this Act may not be more than 90 percent, with exceptions permitted in cases of fiscal hardship. Requires the Director to promulgate regulations to set forth procedures for requesting grants.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D–VT

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Judiciary Committee

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Feb 5, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 5, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1994-1996)
Feb 5, 2003
Introduced in Senate

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/s315/BILLS-108s315is.htm

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/315

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/s315/BILLS-108s315is.htm

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Discuss S.315, 108th Congress: First Responders Partnership Grant Act of 2003

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/315

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/s315/BILLS-108s315is.htm

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