BUILD Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Many small towns and rural areas rely on law enforcement and fire departments that operate out of old, inadequate, or overcrowded facilities, which can hinder their ability to provide effective emergency services, train personnel, or even attract new recruits. This bill matters because it directly addresses this issue by providing dedicated federal funding for critical infrastructure upgrades.

If this bill becomes law, it could significantly improve the physical infrastructure of public safety agencies in smaller communities, potentially leading to better prepared first responders, more efficient emergency operations, and a safer environment for residents. If it doesn't pass, many small departments might continue to struggle with outdated facilities, potentially impacting their service quality and ability to meet the evolving needs of their communities.

KEY PROVISIONS

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Establishes a grant program for state and local law enforcement agencies serving jurisdictions with fewer than 50,000 residents to fund facility projects.

This ensures smaller police forces can access federal funds for crucial building improvements.

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Creates a parallel grant program for career, combination, and volunteer fire departments in jurisdictions with fewer than 50,000 residents for facility modification, upgrade, or construction.

This extends essential facility funding to a broad range of smaller fire departments.

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Limits individual grants to a maximum of $4,000,000 for each law enforcement and fire department project.

This cap helps distribute funds among many deserving agencies while still allowing for substantial projects.

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Authorizes $250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2028 specifically for the law enforcement grant program.

This secures a significant potential funding stream specifically for police infrastructure needs over several years.

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Requires the Attorney General, Administrator, and Comptroller General (GAO) to conduct studies on the construction and renovation needs of small law enforcement and fire agencies.

These studies will provide data to understand the extent of infrastructure needs and inform future policy decisions.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment.

Attorney General to issue guidance for the law enforcement grant program.

2 years after the date of enactment, and biannually thereafter until 6 years after enactment.

Attorney General to submit and publicly release a report on the law enforcement grant program.

Not later than one year after the date of enactment.

Comptroller General of the United States (GAO) to conduct a study on the infrastructure sufficiency and needs of small law enforcement agencies.

Not later than two years after the date of enactment, and biennially thereafter for six years.

Administrator (FEMA) to submit and publicly release a report on the fire department grant program.

Not later than one year after the date of enactment.

Comptroller General of the United States (GAO) to conduct a study on the infrastructure sufficiency and needs of small fire departments.

FUNDING & AUTHORIZATIONS

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AMOUNT	PROGRAM	TYPE	YEARS
$250,000,000	Building Up Infrastructure for Local Departments Grant Program (Law Enforcement)	discretionary	Fiscal Years 2026, 2027, and 2028

GLOSSARY

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Grant Program: A government program that provides funds to eligible applicants, often state or local agencies, for a specific purpose, usually requiring an application process.
Jurisdiction: The official power to make legal decisions and judgments, or the geographical area over which such power extends (e.g., a town, county, or state).
Attorney General: The head of the U.S. Department of Justice and the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government.
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968: A significant federal law that established federal funding for state and local law enforcement agencies and created new initiatives for crime control.
Administrator: In the context of the fire grant program, this term likely refers to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), who oversees federal disaster response and emergency management.
Comptroller General: The head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent agency that provides auditing, evaluation, and investigative services for the U.S. Congress.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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APR 21, 25

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APR 21, 25

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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