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Support for Local Services: Infrastructure Funds for Police and Fire Departments.

This act aims to enhance safety in small communities by providing financial support to local services. It allows small police and fire departments to receive funds for facility upgrades, leading to better emergency response, more effective training, and increased community engagement. Citizens may experience an improvement in the quality of emergency and police services.
Key points
Grants up to $4 million available for small police agencies (serving fewer than 50,000 residents) for facility modification, upgrade, or construction.
Grants up to $4 million available for small fire departments (serving fewer than 50,000 residents), including volunteer, for facility modernization.
Funds can be used for improving emergency services, training, recruitment, retention of personnel, and community safety and engagement efforts.
A total of $250 million annually for fiscal years 2024-2026 is authorized for police, and the same amount for fire departments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6198
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Process start date: 2023-11-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BUILD Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6198.

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 2023-11-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants up to $4 million available for small police agencies (serving fewer than 50,000 residents) for facility modification, upgrade, or construction.
  • Grants up to $4 million available for small fire departments (serving fewer than 50,000 residents), including volunteer, for facility modernization.
  • Funds can be used for improving emergency services, training, recruitment, retention of personnel, and community safety and engagement efforts.
  • A total of $250 million annually for fiscal years 2024-2026 is authorized for police, and the same amount for fire departments.
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. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1].

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 2025-12-25.

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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Public Investments Security Local Government