Provide first responders with better access to necessary equipment and resources.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with First Responders’ Equipment Access Act?
The First Responders Equipment Access Act is H.R. 8001, which has been in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce since March 18, 2026. Members of this committee must decide whether to advance the bill, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote. This proposal has seen no activity since March 18, 2026, and historical trends show that committee inaction is the most common way for bills to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by First Responders’ Equipment Access Act (H.R. 8001 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5156 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5156 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Kat Cammack (R-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.