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First Responders’ Equipment Access Act

USA119th CongressHR-8001| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
Kat Cammack

Kat Cammack

Republican Representative

Florida

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise its regulations under 40 CFR 1068.225(d) within 90 days of enactment. This revision aims to facilitate national security exemptions for engines and equipment used by various public service agencies. The amended regulations will authorize manufacturers to request these exemptions for equipment intended for Federal, State, or local agencies involved in law enforcement , disaster relief , search and rescue , fire response , or emergency medical services . Federal agencies responsible for national defense and the Department of Homeland Security (including FEMA) will be able to endorse these requests. Crucially, neither the request nor the endorsement will be required to specify a quantity of engines or equipment to be exempted, simplifying the process for acquiring essential gear.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3319
First Responders’ Equipment Access Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5156
First Responders’ Equipment Access Act
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3319
    First Responders’ Equipment Access Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5156
    First Responders’ Equipment Access Act


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

First Responders’ Equipment Access Act

USA119th CongressHR-8001| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
The bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise its regulations under 40 CFR 1068.225(d) within 90 days of enactment. This revision aims to facilitate national security exemptions for engines and equipment used by various public service agencies. The amended regulations will authorize manufacturers to request these exemptions for equipment intended for Federal, State, or local agencies involved in law enforcement , disaster relief , search and rescue , fire response , or emergency medical services . Federal agencies responsible for national defense and the Department of Homeland Security (including FEMA) will be able to endorse these requests. Crucially, neither the request nor the endorsement will be required to specify a quantity of engines or equipment to be exempted, simplifying the process for acquiring essential gear.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3319
First Responders’ Equipment Access Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5156
First Responders’ Equipment Access Act
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3319
    First Responders’ Equipment Access Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5156
    First Responders’ Equipment Access Act


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Kat Cammack

Kat Cammack

Republican Representative

Florida

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted