Public Law 110-248 · H.R. 3179 · Became law

Local Preparedness Acquisition Act

Official title: “To amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the use of Federal supply schedules for the acquisition of law enforcement, security, and certain other related items by State and local governments.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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