Bill or resolution detail
S 1511
Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021
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Became Public Law No: 117-61.
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Lifecycle
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Became Public Law No: 117-61.
Effective Jan 29, 2026Entity 117-s-1511
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Grassley | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Amy Klobuchar | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Cory A. Booker | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jon Ossoff | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jon Tester | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Marsha Blackburn | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Mike Crapo | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Steve Daines | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Ted Cruz | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Thom Tillis | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Nov 18, 2021 · President
Signed by President.
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Nov 18, 2021 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
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Nov 18, 2021 · President
Became Public Law No: 117-61.
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Nov 18, 2021 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 117-61.
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Nov 16, 2021 · President
Presented to President.
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Nov 16, 2021 · Floor
Presented to President.
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Nov 8, 2021 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Nov 4, 2021 · ResolvingDifferences
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1511 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8054)
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Nov 4, 2021 · NotUsed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1511 by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8054)
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Oct 28, 2021 · Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
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Oct 27, 2021 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1511.
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Oct 27, 2021 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5948-5953)
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Oct 27, 2021 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 338). (text: CR H5948-5950)
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Oct 27, 2021 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5954)
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Oct 27, 2021 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 338).(text: CR H5948-5950)
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Oct 27, 2021 · Floor
Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Oct 27, 2021 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Oct 27, 2021 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Jun 14, 2021 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Jun 14, 2021 · Floor
Received in the House.
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Jun 14, 2021 · Floor
Held at the desk.
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Jun 10, 2021 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4499-4501)
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Jun 10, 2021 · Discharge
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Jun 10, 2021 · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4499-4501)
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Jun 10, 2021 · Floor
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4499-4501)
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Jun 10, 2021 · Committee
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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May 13, 2021 · Committee
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Apr 29, 2021 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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Apr 29, 2021 · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Official text changes
Amendments
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Copied official fact2118Amendment SA 2118 Agreed To In Senate By Unanimous Consent.
To improve the bill.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary Committeessju00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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No roll-call votes are attached.