Public Law 111-245 · H.R. 3978 · Became law

First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act

Official title: “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized activities of the Center for Domestic Preparedness that are related to preparedness for a response to terrorism, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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