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First Responder Support: Analyzing Preparedness for Terrorist Threats.

This act aims to enhance citizen safety by analyzing the preparedness of first responders for terrorist threats. This will lead to better crisis preparation, potentially resulting in faster and more effective aid when needed. Citizens can expect their safety to be better protected through improved equipment and emergency response planning.
Key points
Requires a report on programs and policies for first responder preparedness for terrorist threats.
The report will include the availability of protective equipment and medical kits for responders and their families.
Analysis will cover the impact of responders' families being in affected areas on their effectiveness.
The Secretary of Homeland Security will assess the report's findings for federal first responders.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_141
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FRIENDS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_141.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires a report on programs and policies for first responder preparedness for terrorist threats.
  • The report will include the availability of protective equipment and medical kits for responders and their families.
  • Analysis will cover the impact of responders' families being in affected areas on their effectiveness.
  • The Secretary of Homeland Security will assess the report's findings for federal first responders.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Security