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S. 315

First Responders Partnership Grant Act of 2003

First Responders Partnership Grant Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to States (including the District of Columbia and U.S. territories), units of local government, and Indian tribes to support public safety officers (law enforcement and fire and rescue personnel) in their efforts to protect homeland security and prevent and respond to acts of terrorism. Sets forth minimum and maximum amounts for such grants. Declares that the portion of the costs of a program provided by a grant under this Act may not be more than 90 percent, with exceptions permitted in cases of fiscal hardship. Requires the Director to promulgate regulations to set forth procedures for requesting grants.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT](D-VT)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1994-1996)

  3. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate