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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

Senate BillS 3973Emergency Management

National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Reauthorization Act

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Voters should care about this bill because it ensures that the people who protect our communities and respond to emergencies are well-trained and prepared for a wide range of threats, from natural disasters to potential terrorist attacks. If this bill passes, it means that the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium will continue its work, providing specialized, hands-on training that helps emergency personnel save lives and protect property. It also broadens the reach of this training to U.S. territories and specifically addresses the needs of rural areas, which often face unique challenges in emergency response.

Without this reauthorization, the consortium's ability to operate and provide critical training could be significantly hampered or cease entirely. This could leave first responders less prepared for complex incidents, potentially increasing risks to public safety. By providing stable funding and updating the program, the bill aims to strengthen national preparedness and resilience against current and future threats, which is a direct benefit to every community and citizen.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Reauthorizes the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, ensuring the continued operation of this network of training organizations for emergency responders.

This provision maintains the national infrastructure for specialized emergency preparedness training, crucial for protecting communities.

PROVISION 02

Adds the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium as a new member and updates names/affiliations of several existing member organizations within the consortium.

This expands the program's reach to rural communities and updates the consortium's structure to reflect current organizational realities.

PROVISION 03

Expands the scope of training recipients to include public safety and emergency personnel in U.S. territories, in addition to states and tribal areas.

This ensures that all U.S. jurisdictions, including territories, have access to essential preparedness and counter-terrorism training.

PROVISION 04

Authorizes specific funding levels for the consortium members, increasing annually from $111 million in fiscal year 2027 to $125 million in fiscal year 2031.

This provides stable and increasing financial support for critical training programs over five years, allowing for long-term planning and investment.

PROVISION 05

Includes a 'savings provision' that guarantees existing consortium members receive at least their 2023 funding level and ensures proportional or equal distribution of funds.

This protects established training programs from funding cuts and provides a fair method for allocating both baseline and increased appropriations.

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ACTION TIMELINE

2 EVENTS

MAR 3

Introduced in Senate

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MAR 3

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 3973

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedMar 3, 2026

Last actionMar 3, 2026

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2026