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Wildfire Response Improvement Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS via INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues relating to OSHA's draft Emergency Response standard. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States.
The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration. - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program. Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act (S. 4084), provisions to establish a working group to review and establish guidance and best practices for responding to electric vehicle fires. H.R. 6948, provisions to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire. The SELF DRIVE Act (H.R. 7390), provisions to ensure effective emergency response to incidents involving autonomous vehicles. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire and EMS apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerial systems in firefighting operations. Issues related to fire safety, electric charging stations, and lithium batteries. Issues relating to emissions requirements for fire and EMS apparatus. Issues relating to fire safety and emergency operations in incidents involving electric and autonomous vehicles. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Issues relating to pipeline safety and pipeline safety grants. Issues relating to procedures for venting and burning hazardous materials in tanker cars. Issues relating to automatic vehicle crash notifications. Issues relating Federal Rail Administration's "vent and burn" guidance. The BUILD America Act (H.R. 8870)/the Railway Safety Act (H.R. 7748/S. 3903)/Railroad Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 7662), provisions relating to railway safety and hazardous materials transportation and the transmission of rail consist information to intelligence fusion centers. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. Issues relating to the NHTSA Office of EMS.
Source: Senate LDA
Wildfire Response Improvement Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Response Improvement Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4754/S. 2431) provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Response Improvement Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Response Improvement Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for micromobility devices. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Response Improvement Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for e-mobility devices.
High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644), issues relating to the safe egress from residential buildings. Issues relating to Small Business Administration disaster loans and the need to protect state and local building codes and inspections.
High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (P.L. 119-101), issues relating to the safe egress from residential buildings. Issues relating to Small Business Administration disaster loans and the need to protect state and local building codes and inspections.
High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. - Issues related to the development of standards and guidelines for point access block housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (P.L. 119-101), issues relating to the safe egress from residential buildings. Issues relating to Small Business Administration disaster loans and the need to protect state and local building codes and inspections.
High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
Issues relating to billing for ground ambulance transport. Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety of home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to state participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
Issues relating to billing for ground ambulance transport. Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety of home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to state participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire and EMS apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers. Issues relating to the reimbursement of emergency medical service and ground ambulance transport provided to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. Issues relating to electronic patient care reporting systems. The Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters Act of 2026 (H.R. 9970), issues relating to Medicare reimbursement for patient transport by ambulance. Issues relating to the implementation of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (P.L. 115-83) and the storage of medicines by fire and EMS departments. Issues relating to building and safety standards in healthcare facilities. Issues related to fire-based air ambulance services.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
Issues relating to reimbursement for emergency medical services and ground ambulance transport for Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety of home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to state participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. The Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters Act of 2026 (H.R. 9970), issues relating to Medicare reimbursement for patient transport by ambulance.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers.
First Responders Retirement Parity Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
First Responders Retirement Parity Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
First Responders Retirement Parity Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
CARE Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
Issues relating to billing for ground ambulance transport. Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety of home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to state participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program.
CARE Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire and EMS apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers. Issues relating to the reimbursement of emergency medical service and ground ambulance transport provided to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. Issues relating to electronic patient care reporting systems. The Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters Act of 2026 (H.R. 9970), issues relating to Medicare reimbursement for patient transport by ambulance. Issues relating to the implementation of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (P.L. 115-83) and the storage of medicines by fire and EMS departments. Issues relating to building and safety standards in healthcare facilities. Issues related to fire-based air ambulance services.
CARE Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers.
CARE Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
Issues relating to reimbursement for emergency medical services and ground ambulance transport for Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety of home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to state participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. The Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters Act of 2026 (H.R. 9970), issues relating to Medicare reimbursement for patient transport by ambulance.
CARE Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers.
CARE Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
Issues relating to billing for ground ambulance transport. Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety of home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to state participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program.
HEROES Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The HEROES Act (H.R. 3146), provisions to expand eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to include volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Issues regarding the use of 529 funds for EMS/fire training.
HEROES Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The HEROES Act (H.R. 3146), provisions to expand eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to include volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Issues regarding the use of 529 funds for EMS/fire training.
HEROES Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The HEROES Act (H.R. 3146), provisions to expand eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to include volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Issues regarding the use of 529 funds for EMS/fire training.
Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for e-mobility devices.
Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4754/S. 2431) provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for micromobility devices. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
EMS Counts Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire and EMS apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers. Issues relating to the reimbursement of emergency medical service and ground ambulance transport provided to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. Issues relating to electronic patient care reporting systems. The Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters Act of 2026 (H.R. 9970), issues relating to Medicare reimbursement for patient transport by ambulance. Issues relating to the implementation of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (P.L. 115-83) and the storage of medicines by fire and EMS departments. Issues relating to building and safety standards in healthcare facilities. Issues related to fire-based air ambulance services.
EMS Counts Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers.
EMS Counts Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
Issues relating to OSHA's draft Emergency Response standard. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States.
EMS Counts Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
Issues relating to OSHA's draft Emergency Response standard. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States.
EMS Counts Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers.
EMS Counts Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
Issues relating to OSHA's draft Emergency Response standard. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States.
Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4754/S. 2431) provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for e-mobility devices.
Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for micromobility devices. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Coordination Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Coordination Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4754/S. 2431) provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Coordination Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for e-mobility devices.
Wildfire Coordination Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Coordination Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Coordination Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for micromobility devices. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4754/S. 2431) provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for micromobility devices. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for e-mobility devices.
Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Pro Codes Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Pro Codes Act (H.R. 4009/H.R. 4072), provisions to protect the copyrights of national codes and standards.
Pro Codes Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Pro Codes Act (H.R. 4009/H.R. 4072), provisions to protect the copyrights of national codes and standards.
Pro Codes Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Pro Codes Act (H.R. 4009/H.R. 4072), provisions to protect the copyrights of national codes and standards.
Community Paramedicine Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire and EMS apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers. Issues relating to the reimbursement of emergency medical service and ground ambulance transport provided to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. Issues relating to electronic patient care reporting systems. The Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters Act of 2026 (H.R. 9970), issues relating to Medicare reimbursement for patient transport by ambulance. Issues relating to the implementation of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (P.L. 115-83) and the storage of medicines by fire and EMS departments. Issues relating to building and safety standards in healthcare facilities. Issues related to fire-based air ambulance services.
Community Paramedicine Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers.
Community Paramedicine Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers.
Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator.
Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator.
Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator.
Pro Codes Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Pro Codes Act (H.R. 4009/H.R. 4072), provisions to protect the copyrights of national codes and standards.
Pro Codes Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Pro Codes Act (H.R. 4009/H.R. 4072), provisions to protect the copyrights of national codes and standards.
Pro Codes Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Pro Codes Act (H.R. 4009/H.R. 4072), provisions to protect the copyrights of national codes and standards.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75), provisions relating to: The FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
FEMA Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for e-mobility devices.
FEMA Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator.
FEMA Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator.
FEMA Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator.
FEMA Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
FEMA Act of 2025
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for micromobility devices. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Fix Our Forests Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Fix Our Forests Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for micromobility devices. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Fix Our Forests Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4754/S. 2431) provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Fix Our Forests Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Fix Our Forests Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for e-mobility devices.
Fix Our Forests Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4754/S. 2431) provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644), issues relating to the safe egress from residential buildings. Issues relating to Small Business Administration disaster loans and the need to protect state and local building codes and inspections.
The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4754/S. 2431) provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. - Issues related to the development of standards and guidelines for point access block housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (P.L. 119-101), issues relating to the safe egress from residential buildings. Issues relating to Small Business Administration disaster loans and the need to protect state and local building codes and inspections.
The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (P.L. 119-101), issues relating to the safe egress from residential buildings. Issues relating to Small Business Administration disaster loans and the need to protect state and local building codes and inspections.
The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for micromobility devices. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for e-mobility devices.
The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act
Client: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS · Firm: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerial systems in firefighting operations. The Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters Act of 2026 (H.R. 9970), issues relating to Medicare reimbursement for patient transport by ambulance. Issues related to fire-based air ambulance services.
The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. - Issues related to the development of standards and guidelines for point access block housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (P.L. 119-101), issues relating to the safe egress from residential buildings. Issues relating to Small Business Administration disaster loans and the need to protect state and local building codes and inspections.
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
The HEROES Act (H.R. 3146), provisions to expand eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to include volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Issues regarding the use of 529 funds for EMS/fire training.
The Pro Codes Act (H.R. 4009/H.R. 4072), provisions to protect the copyrights of national codes and standards.
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. The BUILD America Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Issues relating to the development of fire-safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices.
Issues relating to reimbursement for emergency medical services and ground ambulance transport for Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety of home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to state participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. The Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters Act of 2026 (H.R. 9970), issues relating to Medicare reimbursement for patient transport by ambulance.
The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7386), provisions relating to the removal of the statutory sunset date for the federal First Responder Network Authority. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Issues relating to SAFECOM. Issues relating to cybersecurity in fire and EMS departments. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290/H.R. 7031), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1. The Next Generation 9-1-1 Act (H.R. 6505), provisions to fund a nationwide transition to NG 9-1-1. Issues relating to the NextNav petition in the Lower 900 MHz band. Issues relating to alarms going directly to emergency communications centers. Issues relating to the Qualcomm petition regarding the 5G device-to-device communications. Issues relating to the Safer Buildings Coalition's petition to update rules on signal boosters. Issues relating to electronic patient carer reporting systems.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. - Issues relating to setting standards and guidelines for point access block housing. The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for micromobility devices. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator.
The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire and EMS apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers. Issues relating to the reimbursement of emergency medical service and ground ambulance transport provided to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. Issues relating to electronic patient care reporting systems. The Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters Act of 2026 (H.R. 9970), issues relating to Medicare reimbursement for patient transport by ambulance. Issues relating to the implementation of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (P.L. 115-83) and the storage of medicines by fire and EMS departments. Issues relating to building and safety standards in healthcare facilities. Issues related to fire-based air ambulance services.
Issues relating to emissions requirement for fire and EMS apparatus.
Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to the handling of claims at the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program. Issues relating to the implementation of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (P.L. 115-83) and the storage of medicines by fire and EMS departments.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
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2026 · second_quarter · Q2
The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers.
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. The BUILD America Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices.
The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (P.L. 119-101), issues relating to the safe egress from residential buildings. Issues relating to Small Business Administration disaster loans and the need to protect state and local building codes and inspections.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for e-mobility devices.
The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration. - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program. Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act (S. 4084), provisions to establish a working group to review and establish guidance and best practices for responding to electric vehicle fires. H.R. 6948, provisions to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire. The SELF DRIVE Act (H.R. 7390), provisions to ensure effective emergency response to incidents involving autonomous vehicles. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerial systems in firefighting operations. Issues related to fire safety, electric charging stations, and lithium batteries. Issues relating to emissions requirements for fire and EMS apparatus. Issues relating to fire safety and emergency operations in incidents involving electric and autonomous vehicles. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Issues relating to pipeline safety and pipeline safety grants. Issues relating to procedures for venting and burning hazardous materials in tanker cars. Issues relating to automatic vehicle crash notifications. Issues relating Federal Rail Administration's "vent and burn" guidance. The BUILD America Act (H.R. 8870), provisions relating to railway safety and hazardous materials transportation.
Issues relating to emissions requirement for fire and EMS apparatus.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator.
The HEROES Act (H.R. 3146), provisions to expand eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to include volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Issues regarding the use of 529 funds for EMS/fire training.
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program.
The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7386), provisions relating to the removal of the statutory sunset date for the federal First Responder Network Authority. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Issues relating to SAFECOM. Issues relating to cybersecurity in fire and EMS departments. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290/H.R. 7031), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1. The Next Generation 9-1-1 Act (H.R. 6505), provisions to fund a nationwide transition to NG 9-1-1. Issues relating to the NextNav petition in the Lower 900 MHz band. Issues relating to alarms going directly to emergency communications centers. Issues relating to the Qualcomm petition regarding the 5G device-to-device communications.
Issues relating to OSHA's draft Emergency Response standard. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States.
The Pro Codes Act (H.R. 4009/H.R. 4072), provisions to protect the copyrights of national codes and standards.
Issues relating to billing for ground ambulance transport. Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety of home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to state participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program.
The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7386), provisions relating to the removal of the statutory sunset date for the federal First Responder Network Authority. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Issues relating to SAFECOM. Issues relating to cybersecurity in fire and EMS departments. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290/H.R. 7031), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1. The Next Generation 9-1-1 Act (H.R. 6505), provisions to fund a nationwide transition to NG 9-1-1. Issues relating to the NextNav petition in the Lower 900 MHz band. Issues relating to alarms going directly to emergency communications centers.
The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4754/S. 2431) provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator.
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
The FY 2026 Consolidate Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program. Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act (S. 4084), provisions to establish a working group to review and establish guidance and best practices for responding to electric vehicle fires. H.R. 6948, provisions to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire. The SELF DRIVE Act (H.R. 7390), provisions to ensure effective emergency response to incidents involving autonomous vehicles. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerial systems in firefighting operations. Issues related to fire safety, electric charging stations, and lithium batteries. Issues relating to emissions requirements for fire and EMS apparatus. Issues relating to fire safety and emergency operations in incidents involving electric and autonomous vehicles. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Issues relating to pipeline safety and pipeline safety grants. Issues relating to procedures for venting and burning hazardous materials in tanker cars. Issues relating to automatic vehicle crash notifications.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75), provisions relating to: The FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program.
The FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644), issues relating to the safe egress from residential buildings. Issues relating to Small Business Administration disaster loans and the need to protect state and local building codes and inspections.
Issues relating to OSHA's draft Emergency Response standard. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States.
The Pro Codes Act (H.R. 4009/H.R. 4072), provisions to protect the copyrights of national codes and standards.
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices.
The FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
The HEROES Act (H.R. 3146), provisions to expand eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to include volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Issues regarding the use of 529 funds for EMS/fire training.
Issues relating to emissions requirement for fire and EMS apparatus.
Issues relating to billing for ground ambulance transport. Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety of home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to state participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 5304/S. 2587), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4754/S. 2431) provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4552/S. 2465), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4552/S. 2465), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program.
Issues relating to the removal of the statutory sunset date for the federal First Responder Network Authority. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Issues relating to SAFECOM. Issues relating to cybersecurity in fire and EMS departments. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1. The Next Generation 9-1-1 Act (H.R. 6505), provisions to fund a nationwide transition to NG 9-1-1. Issues relating to the Next Nav petition in the Lower 900 MHz band. Issues relating to alarms going directly to emergency communications centers.
Issues relating to emissions requirement for fire and EMS apparatus.
Issues relating to billing for ground ambulance transport. Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety of home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. The FY 2026 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act (P.L. 119-37), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to state participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program.
Issues relating to OSHA's draft Emergency Response standard. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States.
The Pro Codes Act (H.R. 4009/H.R. 4072), provisions to protect the copyrights of national codes and standards.
The HEROES Act (H.R. 3146), provisions to expand eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to include volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Issues regarding the use of 529 funds for EMS/fire training.
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Providing Resources and Operational Training to Eliminate Crisis Threats (PROTECT) to Firefighters Act (H.R. 3370) provisions re: training and equipping fire departments' Rapid Intervention Teams. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. The Providing Resources and Operational Training to Eliminate Crisis Threats (PROTECT) to Firefighters Act (H.R. 3370) provisions re: training and equipping fire departments' Rapid Intervention Teams. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants.
The FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 5304/S. 2587), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. The FY 2026 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act (P.L. 119-37), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers.
The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4552/S. 2465), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program. Issues relating to maritime firefighting. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerial systems in firefighting operations. Issues related to fire safety, electric charging stations, and lithium batteries. Issues relating to emissions requirements for fire and EMS apparatus. Issues relating to fire safety and emergency operations in incidents involving electric and autonomous vehicles. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Issues relating to pipeline safety and pipeline safety grants.
Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1269/S. 237), provisions to grant eligibility for the Public Safety Officers Benefits program to the families of public safety officers that die or are disabled from cancer due to job-related exposures. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (P.L. 119-60), provisions to grant eligibility for the Public Safety Officers Benefits program to the families of public safety officers that die or are disabled from cancer due to job-related exposures.
The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4552/S. 2465), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the safe egress from residential buildings.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 5304/S. 2587), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4754/S. 2431) provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4552/S. 2465), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4552/S. 2465), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program.
Issues relating to the removal of the statutory sunset date for the federal First Responder Network Authority. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Issues relating to SAFECOM. Issues relating to cybersecurity in fire and EMS departments. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1. Issues relating to the nationwide transition to NG 9-1-1. The nomination of Ms. Olivia Trusty to be a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. The nomination of Ms. Arielle Roth to be the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Technology.
Issues relating to emissions requirement for fire and EMS apparatus.
Issues relating to billing for ground ambulance transport. Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety of home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to state participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program.
Issues relating to OSHA's draft Emergency Response standard. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States.
The Pro Codes Act (H.R. 4009/H.R. 4072), provisions to protect the copyrights of national codes and standards.
The HEROES Act (H.R. 3146), provisions to expand eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to include volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Issues regarding the use of 529 funds for EMS/fire training.
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Providing Resources and Operational Training to Eliminate Crisis Threats (PROTECT) to Firefighters Act (H.R. 3370) provisions re: training and equipping fire departments' Rapid Intervention Teams. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. The Providing Resources and Operational Training to Eliminate Crisis Threats (PROTECT) to Firefighters Act (H.R. 3370) provisions re: training and equipping fire departments' Rapid Intervention Teams. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants.
The FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 5304/S. 2587), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The CARE Act (H.R. 2538), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers.
The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4552/S. 2465), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program. Issues relating to maritime firefighting. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerial systems in firefighting operations. Issues related to fire safety, electric charging stations, and lithium batteries. Issues relating to emissions requirements for fire and EMS apparatus. Issues relating to fire safety and emergency operations in incidents involving electric and autonomous vehicles. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices.
Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1269/S. 237), provisions to grant eligibility for the Public Safety Officers Benefits program to the families of public safety officers that die or are disabled from cancer due to job-related exposures.
The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4552/S. 2465), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the safe egress from residential buildings.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues relating to OSHA's draft Emergency Response standard. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States.
Funding for the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerial systems in firefighting operations. Issues related to fire safety, electric charging stations, and lithium batteries. Issues relating to emissions requirements for fire and EMS apparatus. Issues relating to fire safety and emergency operations in incidents involving electric and autonomous vehicles. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices.
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
P.L. 119-4, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, provisions relating to funding for fire service programs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. Programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding for programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. Programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program.
Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1269/S. 237), provisions to grant eligibility for the Public Safety Officers Benefits program to the families of public safety officers that die or are disabled from cancer due to job-related exposures.
Funding for the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding for programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the safe egress from residential buildings.
Issues relating to billing for ground ambulance transport. Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. Legislation to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of patients. Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. Legislation to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. The CARE Act (H.R. 2538), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to MedPAC's mandated report on payment for ground ambulance services"
The HEROES Act (H.R. 3146), provisions to expand eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to include volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. Funding programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program.
Issues relating to the removal of the statutory sunset date for the federal First Responder Network Authority. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Issues relating to SAFECOM. Issues relating to cybersecurity in fire and EMS departments. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1. Issues relating to the nationwide transition to NG 9-1-1.
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments.
Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - The SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transport program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The CARE Act (H.R. 2538), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 8042), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
P.L. 119-4, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, provisions relating to funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding for programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.
Issues relating to billing for ground ambulance transport. Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. Legislation to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of patients. Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. Legislation to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients.
Issues relating to OSHA's draft Emergency Response standard. Issues relating to the classification of the EMS workforce.
Issues relating to the removal of the statutory sunset date for the federal First Responder Network Authority. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Issues relating to SAFECOM. Issues relating to cybersecurity in fire and EMS departments. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1. Issues relating to the nationwide transition to NG 9-1-1.
First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. Issues relating to the tax treatment of the use of unmarked fire and EMS vehicles. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.
P.L. 119-4, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, provisions relating to funding for fire service program at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments.
P.L. 119-4, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, provisions relating to funding for fire service program at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments.
P.L. 119-4, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, provisions funding programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transport program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. Legislation to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory.
Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1269/S. 237), provisions to grant eligibility for the Public Safety Officers Benefits program to the families of public safety officers that die or are disabled from cancer due to job-related exposures.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service