First Responders’ Equipment Access Act

House Bill 5156 - First Responders’ Equipment Access Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5156 First Responders’ Equipment Access Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5156

First Responders' Equipment Access Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise regulations that exempt certain engines and equipment from emission standards for national security purposes. For example, the bill directs the EPA to expand the regulations to include exemptions for engines or equipment intended to be used by governmental agencies for providing law enforcement, disaster relief, search and rescue, fire response, or emergency medical services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5156

Bill HR 5156 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 4, 2023. Bill HR 5156 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 4, 2023. Bill HR 5156's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. as of August 11, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5156

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5156

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Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5156

First Responders’ Equipment Access Act

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to amend regulations relating to exemptions for engines and equipment for purposes of national security, and for other purposes.