IL HR0141

Urges the U.S. Congress to prioritize public safety communications infrastructure and supplies in federal stimulus packages

Requests the U.S. Department of Defense increase supply of excess and surplus equipment to Illinois public safety officers through the 1033 Program, Law Enforcement Surplus Office (LESO), and General Services Administration's Donation Program

Notes that the 2005 Military Base Realignment and Closure significantly reduced Illinois law enforcement access to federal excess and donation property

Identifies that the FCC-mandated changeover to narrow-band radio frequencies is costing public safety agencies thousands of dollars from limited budgets

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to U.S. Congressional leadership, Illinois congressional delegation members, and the Secretary of Defense