S. 3973: National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Reauthorization Act

This bill, known as the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Reauthorization Act, aims to reauthorize and update the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC), which is a group designed to enhance the ability of state and local governments to prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks and other emergencies. Here are the key components of what the bill proposes:

Reauthorization of NDPC

The bill amends existing legislation to continue the operations of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, which includes various necessary entities involved in training and education related to counter-terrorism and emergency preparedness.

Updated Membership

The bill proposes several updates to the members of the consortium, which may include:

• The addition of an entity called the "Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education."
• A renaming of existing entities such as changing “Rescue” to “Recovery” and “University” to “Engineering Extension Service.”
• Inclusion of specific organizations like the “Counterterrorism Operations Support/Nevada Nuclear Security Sites” and “MxV Learning Institute in Pueblo, Colorado.”
• The inclusion of the “Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium of the Center for Rural Development” based in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funding Provisions

The bill lays out funding allocations for each of the entities involved in the consortium over the upcoming years. Here’s a breakdown:

• $111 million for fiscal year 2027
• $114 million for fiscal year 2028
• $117 million for fiscal year 2029
• $120 million for fiscal year 2030
• $125 million for fiscal year 2031

These amounts aim to sustain or increase the support provided to the participating entities compared to previous years.

Funding Allocation Mechanism

The legislation includes a savings provision that ensures funding amounts allocated to consortium members are not less than those provided in fiscal year 2023. If the total appropriated amount is less than needed, funds will be allocated proportionally according to prior distribution methods.

Broader Inclusion

The bill expands the language to include additional public safety and education elements to ensure the consortium is more inclusive of different entities involved in domestic preparedness.

Summary of Changes

The overall goal of the bill is to enhance the nation's preparedness for domestic threats by maintaining and updating a collaborative approach among various entities focused on counter-terrorism and emergency response training.

Relevant Companies

• L3Harris Technologies (LLL) - This company may be involved in providing technology and solutions related to domestic security and emergency response capabilities, potentially benefiting from increased funding and demand due to the provisions of this bill.
• Boeing (BA) - Boeing, which also engages in defense and security services, might see impacts due to increased governmental focus on preparedness and funding through the NDPC's reauthorization.