What does Preamble of First Responders’ Equipment Access Act do?

This bill directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to amend regulations relating to exemptions for engines and equipment. The amendments pertain to purposes of national security and other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of First Responders’ Equipment Access Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'First Responders' Equipment Access Act'.

What does AMENDMENT TO REGULATIONS EXEMPTING ENGINES/EQUIPMENT FOR of First Responders’ Equipment Access Act do?

This section requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to revise regulations under 40 CFR § 1068.225(d). The revision will authorize manufacturers to request national security exemptions for engines or equipment used by government agencies for law enforcement, disaster relief, search and rescue, fire response, or emergency medical services. The revision will also allow a Federal agency responsible for national defense and the Department of Homeland Security to endorse these exemption requests. Exemption requests are not required to specify a quantity of engines or equipment to be exempted.

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First Responders’ Equipment Access Act

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 3/19/2026

Author: Kat Cammack (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill directs the EPA to amend regulations to allow exemptions for engines and equipment used by government agencies for emergency response purposes, such as law enforcement and disaster relief.
It enables manufacturers to request national security exemptions for this equipment, which can be endorsed by agencies like the Department of Homeland Security.
Exemption requests will not require manufacturers to specify the quantity of engines or equipment being exempted.

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