The Safe Response Act reauthorizes a federal program that provides training to first responders, increasing annual funding from $36 million to $57 million per year. The legislation extends the program through fiscal year 2028, representing a significant boost in resources for training law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency personnel. The bill was introduced in the Senate in September 2023 and covers an estimated total of $285 million over the five-year funding period from 2024 through 2028. This expanded funding aims to improve first responder preparedness and response capabilities across the country.
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