Safe Response Act

This plan keeps a national training program going for first responders, like firefighters, EMTs, and police. It boosts funding and updates the training focus. Instead of only targeting opioid and heroin emergencies, it broadens training to cover overdoses from other drugs too. It also makes some small wording fixes in the law, like capitalizing “Tribes” and “Tribal” and clarifying approved equipment or tools used in response.

It sets aside $57 million each year for five years to support these trainings, starting in 2026 and running through 2030. This means more local departments can train staff to better handle overdoses and related emergencies in their communities.

• Who is affected: First responders and the communities they serve
• What changes: Broader overdose training (beyond opioids), updated legal wording, and more funding
• When: Funding authorized for fiscal years 2026–2030 at $57 million per year