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