Cost of War Against Terrorism Authorization Act of 2002

H.R. 4547, the Cost of War Against Terrorism Authorization Act of 2002, authorizes $10 billion in funding for the Department of Defense to conduct military operations related to the war on terrorism. The bill provides for the replacement of equipment and munitions, the enhancement of military capabilities, and the construction of facilities at specific international and domestic military installations.

For citizens and service members, the bill increases various forms of military compensation, including hazardous duty pay, imminent danger pay, and family separation allowances. It also doubles the death gratuity payment for survivors of deceased service members from $6,000 to $12,000. Additionally, the legislation aims to improve domestic security by requiring the establishment of a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team in every state and encouraging federal support for local police and fire departments acting as first responders to terrorist incidents.