BRANDON ALLEN

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to testing, vaccines and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to alternate destination/telehealth issues related to COVID-19 patient care. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. Issues relating to testing and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to alternate destination/telehealth issues related to COVID-19 patient care. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to testing, vaccine distribution and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to treatment in place, alternate destination of care, and telehealth treatment for COVID-19 patient care. Issues related to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Issues related to cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders, including the development of the National Firefighter Registry. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

H.R. 1241/S. 1210, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, legislation to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters. P.L. 116-36, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions relating to tax incentives for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters and tax incentives for training and uniforms, S. 803/H.R. 1869, Restoring Investment in Improvements Act, provisions to incentivize the retrofit of buildings owned by small businesses with automatic fire sprinklers. Issues relating to tax treatment of incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 4685, the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to establish tax incentives for the retrofit installation of fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.

H.R. 1241/S. 1210, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, legislation to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters. P.L. 116-36, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions relating to tax incentives for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers. H.R. 6800/H.R.925, the Heroes Act, provisions to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters and tax incentives for training and uniforms, S. 803/H.R. 1869, Restoring Investment in Improvements Act, provisions to incentivize the retrofit of buildings owned by small businesses with automatic fire sprinklers. Issues relating to tax treatment of incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 4685, the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to establish tax incentives for the retrofit installation of fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.

H.R. 1241/S. 1210, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, legislation to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters. P.L. 116-36, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions relating to tax incentives for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers. S. 803/H.R. 1869, Restoring Investment in Improvements Act, provisions to incentivize the retrofit of buildings owned by small businesses with automatic fire sprinklers. Issues relating to tax treatment of incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 4685, the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to establish tax incentives for the retrofit installation of fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). S. 4234, Ensuring Public Safety's Access to Airwaves Act of 2020, provisions to prevent the auction of the T-Band. H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band. Issues relating to public safety use of spectrum on the 4.9 Ghz band.

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band

Funding for infrastructure improvements. H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, issues relating to authorization of the Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of the following programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA): - ALERT grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation, - Pipeline Information grants, and - Community Safety grants to help communities prepare for hazmat incidents involding pipelines. Requirements for autonomous vehicles to yield to fire and other emergency apparatus during incidents and for autonomous vehicles to follow traffic directions at incident scenes. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerials systems in firefighting operations. H.R. 3432, the Safer Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. H.R. 5120, the SAFER Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. S. 2299, the PIPES Act of 2019, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants.

Funding for infrastructure improvements. H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, issues relating to authorization of the Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of the following programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA): - ALERT grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation, - Pipeline Information grants, and - Community Safety grants to help communities prepare for hazmat incidents involding pipelines. Requirements for autonomous vehicles to yield to fire and other emergency apparatus during incidents and for autonomous vehicles to follow traffic directions at incident scenes. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerials systems in firefighting operations. H.R. 3432, the Safer Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. H.R. 5120, the SAFER Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. S. 2299, the PIPES Act of 2019, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants.

Funding for infrastructure improvements. FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of the following programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA); - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. - Pipeline Information grants, and - Community Safety grants to help communities prepare for hazmat incidents involding pipelines. Requirements for autonomous vehicles to yield to fire and other emergency apparatus during incidents and for autonomous vehicles to follow traffic directions at incident scenes. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerials systems in firefighting operations. H.R. 3432, the Safer Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. H.R. 2150, the SAFER Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. S. 2299, the PIPES Act of 2019, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants.

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act and H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). S. 4234, Ensuring Public Safety's Access to Airwaves Act of 2020, provisions to prevent the auction of the T-Band. H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band. Issues relating to public safety use of spectrum on the 4.9 Ghz band.

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). S. 4234, Ensuring Public Safety's Access to Airwaves Act of 2020, provisions to prevent the auction of the T-Band. H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band. Issues relating to public safety use of spectrum on the 4.9 Ghz band.

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act and H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band

Funding for infrastructure improvements. FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of the following programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA); - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. - Pipeline Information grants, and - Community Safety grants to help communities prepare for hazmat incidents involding pipelines. Requirements for autonomous vehicles to yield to fire and other emergency apparatus during incidents and for autonomous vehicles to follow traffic directions at incident scenes. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerials systems in firefighting operations. H.R. 3432, the Safer Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. H.R. 2150, the SAFER Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. S. 2299, the PIPES Act of 2019, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants.

Funding for infrastructure improvements. H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, issues relating to authorization of the Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of the following programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA): - ALERT grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation, - Pipeline Information grants, and - Community Safety grants to help communities prepare for hazmat incidents involding pipelines. Requirements for autonomous vehicles to yield to fire and other emergency apparatus during incidents and for autonomous vehicles to follow traffic directions at incident scenes. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerials systems in firefighting operations. H.R. 3432, the Safer Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. H.R. 5120, the SAFER Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. S. 2299, the PIPES Act of 2019, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants.

Funding for infrastructure improvements. H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, issues relating to authorization of the Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of the following programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA): - ALERT grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation, - Pipeline Information grants, and - Community Safety grants to help communities prepare for hazmat incidents involding pipelines. Requirements for autonomous vehicles to yield to fire and other emergency apparatus during incidents and for autonomous vehicles to follow traffic directions at incident scenes. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerials systems in firefighting operations. H.R. 3432, the Safer Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. H.R. 5120, the SAFER Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. S. 2299, the PIPES Act of 2019, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. H.R. 7669, FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The AFG program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to cybersecurity and fire departments. Issues relating to testing, supplies and vaccine distribution for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to wildland fire response and COVID-19. Issues related to the purchase of ambulances under the UASI and SHSGP programs.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The Assistance to Firefighters grant program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. Issues relation to cybersecurity and fire departments. Implementation of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (P.L. 115-254). Issues relating to testing and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to wildland fire response and COVID-19.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Issues relating to testing, vaccine distribution and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to the sharing of intelligence and threat information with local fire departments, including staffing of the Joint Counter Terrorism Assessment Team. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. Issues relating to public safety communications interoperability for first responders. H.R. 7669, the FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The AFG program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to cybersecurity and fire departments. Issues related to the purchase of ambulances under the UASI and SHSGP programs.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Issues relating to testing and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to the sharing of intelligence and threat information with local fire departments, including staffing of the Joint Counter Terrorism Assessment Team. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. Issues relating to public safety communications interoperability for first responders. FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The Assistance to Firefighters grant program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. Issues relating to cybersecurity and fire departments.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Issues relating to testing, vaccines and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to the sharing of intelligence and threat information with local fire departments, including staffing of the Joint Counter Terrorism Assessment Team. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. Issues relating to public safety communications interoperability for first responders. FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The AFG program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to cybersecurity and fire departments. Issues related to the purchase of ambulances under the UASI and SHSGP programs.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The AFG program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relation to cybersecurity and fire departments. Implementation of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (P.L. 115-254). Issues relating to testing and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to wildland fire response and COVID-19. Issues related to the purchase of ambulances under the UASI and SHSGP programs.

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act and H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). S. 4234, Ensuring Public Safety's Access to Airwaves Act of 2020, provisions to prevent the auction of the T-Band. H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band. Issues relating to public safety use of spectrum on the 4.9 Ghz band.

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band

H.R. 1241/S. 1210, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, legislation to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters. P.L. 116-36, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions relating to tax incentives for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters and tax incentives for training and uniforms, S. 803/H.R. 1869, Restoring Investment in Improvements Act, provisions to incentivize the retrofit of buildings owned by small businesses with automatic fire sprinklers. Issues relating to tax treatment of incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 4685, the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to establish tax incentives for the retrofit installation of fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.

H.R. 1241/S. 1210, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, legislation to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters. P.L. 116-36, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions relating to tax incentives for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers. H.R. 6800/H.R.925, the Heroes Act, provisions to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters and tax incentives for training and uniforms, S. 803/H.R. 1869, Restoring Investment in Improvements Act, provisions to incentivize the retrofit of buildings owned by small businesses with automatic fire sprinklers. Issues relating to tax treatment of incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 4685, the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to establish tax incentives for the retrofit installation of fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.

H.R. 1241/S. 1210, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, legislation to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters. P.L. 116-36, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions relating to tax incentives for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers. S. 803/H.R. 1869, Restoring Investment in Improvements Act, provisions to incentivize the retrofit of buildings owned by small businesses with automatic fire sprinklers. Issues relating to tax treatment of incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 4685, the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to establish tax incentives for the retrofit installation of fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.

Funding for infrastructure improvements. H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, issues relating to authorization of the Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of the following programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA): - ALERT grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation, - Pipeline Information grants, and - Community Safety grants to help communities prepare for hazmat incidents involding pipelines. Requirements for autonomous vehicles to yield to fire and other emergency apparatus during incidents and for autonomous vehicles to follow traffic directions at incident scenes. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerials systems in firefighting operations. H.R. 3432, the Safer Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. H.R. 5120, the SAFER Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. S. 2299, the PIPES Act of 2019, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants.

Funding for infrastructure improvements. H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, issues relating to authorization of the Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of the following programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA): - ALERT grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation, - Pipeline Information grants, and - Community Safety grants to help communities prepare for hazmat incidents involding pipelines. Requirements for autonomous vehicles to yield to fire and other emergency apparatus during incidents and for autonomous vehicles to follow traffic directions at incident scenes. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerials systems in firefighting operations. H.R. 3432, the Safer Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. H.R. 5120, the SAFER Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. S. 2299, the PIPES Act of 2019, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants.

The effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on firefighters and fire departments, including health issues, education and training for firefighting foam. S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives. H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act of 2019, provisions that would require the Administrator of the EPA, in consultation with the U.S. Fire Administration and other agencies, to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other related equipment.

The effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on firefighters and fire departments, including health issues, education and training for firefighting foam. S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives. H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act of 2019, provisions that would require the Administrator of the EPA, in consultation with the U.S. Fire Administration and other agencies, to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other related equipment.

The effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on firefighters and fire departments, including health issues, education and training for firefighting foam. S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives. H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act of 2019, provisions that would require the Administrator of the EPA, in consultation with the U.S. Fire Administration and other agencies, to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other related equipment.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Issues relating to testing, vaccine distribution and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to the sharing of intelligence and threat information with local fire departments, including staffing of the Joint Counter Terrorism Assessment Team. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. Issues relating to public safety communications interoperability for first responders. H.R. 7669, the FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The AFG program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to cybersecurity and fire departments. Issues related to the purchase of ambulances under the UASI and SHSGP programs.

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to testing, vaccines and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to alternate destination/telehealth issues related to COVID-19 patient care. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

H.R. 1241/S. 1210, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, legislation to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters. P.L. 116-36, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions relating to tax incentives for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers. H.R. 6800/H.R.925, the Heroes Act, provisions to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters and tax incentives for training and uniforms, S. 803/H.R. 1869, Restoring Investment in Improvements Act, provisions to incentivize the retrofit of buildings owned by small businesses with automatic fire sprinklers. Issues relating to tax treatment of incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 4685, the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to establish tax incentives for the retrofit installation of fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.

H.R. 7669, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, provisions to fund the following programs: - The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to build all-hazards capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Programs to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 7612/H.R. 7608, the FY 2021 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs: - U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire suppression funding. - U.S. Forest Service's Volunteer Fire Assistance (Rural Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Forest Service's State Fire Assistance (National Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Department of Interior's wildland fire suppression funding. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of following programs: - the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training grant program, which assists local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. - PHMSA's Community Safety and Pipeline Information grants. - Funding to support the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in public housing developments. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7167, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Disaster Relief Fund. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. Senate HELPS legislation, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19.

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to testing, vaccine distribution and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to treatment in place, alternate destination of care, and telehealth treatment for COVID-19 patient care. Issues related to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Issues related to cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders, including the development of the National Firefighter Registry. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

H.R. 1241/S. 1210, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, legislation to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters. P.L. 116-36, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions relating to tax incentives for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters and tax incentives for training and uniforms, S. 803/H.R. 1869, Restoring Investment in Improvements Act, provisions to incentivize the retrofit of buildings owned by small businesses with automatic fire sprinklers. Issues relating to tax treatment of incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 4685, the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to establish tax incentives for the retrofit installation of fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, provisions to fund the following programs: - The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to build all-hazards capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Programs to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. FY 2021 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs: - U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire suppression funding. - U.S. Forest Service's Volunteer Fire Assistance (Rural Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Forest Service's State Fire Assistance (National Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Department of Interior's wildland fire suppression funding. FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of following programs: - the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training grant program, which assists local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. - PHMSA's Community Safety and Pipeline Information grants. - Funding to support the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in public housing developments. FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Disaster Relief Fund. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The AFG program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relation to cybersecurity and fire departments. Implementation of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (P.L. 115-254). Issues relating to testing and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to wildland fire response and COVID-19. Issues related to the purchase of ambulances under the UASI and SHSGP programs.

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). S. 4234, Ensuring Public Safety's Access to Airwaves Act of 2020, provisions to prevent the auction of the T-Band. H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band. Issues relating to public safety use of spectrum on the 4.9 Ghz band.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. H.R. 7669, FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The AFG program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to cybersecurity and fire departments. Issues relating to testing, supplies and vaccine distribution for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to wildland fire response and COVID-19. Issues related to the purchase of ambulances under the UASI and SHSGP programs.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Issues relating to testing, vaccines and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to the sharing of intelligence and threat information with local fire departments, including staffing of the Joint Counter Terrorism Assessment Team. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. Issues relating to public safety communications interoperability for first responders. FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The AFG program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to cybersecurity and fire departments. Issues related to the purchase of ambulances under the UASI and SHSGP programs.

H.R. 7669, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, provisions to fund the following programs: - The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to build all-hazards capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Programs to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 7612/H.R. 7608, the FY 2021 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs: - U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire suppression funding. - U.S. Forest Service's Volunteer Fire Assistance (Rural Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Forest Service's State Fire Assistance (National Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Department of Interior's wildland fire suppression funding. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of following programs: - the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training grant program, which assists local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. - PHMSA's Community Safety and Pipeline Information grants. - Funding to support the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in public housing developments. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7167, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Disaster Relief Fund. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. Senate HELPS legislation, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19.

H.R. 7669, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, provisions to fund the following programs: - The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to build all-hazards capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Programs to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 7612/H.R. 7608, the FY 2021 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs: - U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire suppression funding. - U.S. Forest Service's Volunteer Fire Assistance (Rural Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Forest Service's State Fire Assistance (National Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Department of Interior's wildland fire suppression funding. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of following programs: - the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training grant program, which assists local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. - PHMSA's Community Safety and Pipeline Information grants. - Funding to support the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in public housing developments. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7167, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Disaster Relief Fund. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. Senate HELPS legislation, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19.

H.R. 7612/H.R. 7608, the FY 2021 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire suppression funding. - Volunteer Fire Assistance (Rural Fire Capacity) program. - State Fire Assistance (National Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Department of Interior's wildland fire suppression funding. Issues relating to the transfer of excess equipment to fire departments through the Federal Excess Personal Property Program and Firefighter Property Program. Issues relating to the importance of community preparedness programs like the Ready! Set! Go! program. Issues relating to COVID-19 response and wildland fires. Issues related to infection control during wildland fire suppression operations. Issues related to the development of a wildland firefighter location tracking system. S. 4625, the National Prescribed Fire Act of 2020, provisions relating to prescribed fires to prevent wildland fires.

H.R. 7669, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, provisions to fund the following programs: - The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to build all-hazards capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Programs to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 7612/H.R. 7608, the FY 2021 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs: - U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire suppression funding. - U.S. Forest Service's Volunteer Fire Assistance (Rural Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Forest Service's State Fire Assistance (National Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Department of Interior's wildland fire suppression funding. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of following programs: - the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training grant program, which assists local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. - PHMSA's Community Safety and Pipeline Information grants. - Funding to support the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in public housing developments. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7167, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Disaster Relief Fund. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. Senate HELPS legislation, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19.

H.R. 7612/H.R. 7608, the FY 2021 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire suppression funding. - Volunteer Fire Assistance (Rural Fire Capacity) program. - State Fire Assistance (National Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Department of Interior's wildland fire suppression funding. Issues relating to the transfer of excess equipment to fire departments through the Federal Excess Personal Property Program and Firefighter Property Program. Issues relating to the importance of community preparedness programs like the Ready! Set! Go! program. Issues relating to COVID-19 response and wildland fires. Issues related to infection control during wildland fire suppression operations. Issues related to the development of a wildland firefighter location tracking system. S. 4625, the National Prescribed Fire Act of 2020, provisions relating to prescribed fires to prevent wildland fires.

H.R. 7669, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, provisions to fund the following programs: - The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to build all-hazards capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Programs to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 7612/H.R. 7608, the FY 2021 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs: - U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire suppression funding. - U.S. Forest Service's Volunteer Fire Assistance (Rural Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Forest Service's State Fire Assistance (National Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Department of Interior's wildland fire suppression funding. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of following programs: - the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training grant program, which assists local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. - PHMSA's Community Safety and Pipeline Information grants. - Funding to support the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in public housing developments. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7167, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Disaster Relief Fund. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. Senate HELPS legislation, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19.

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to testing, vaccine distribution and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to treatment in place, alternate destination of care, and telehealth treatment for COVID-19 patient care. Issues related to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Issues related to cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders, including the development of the National Firefighter Registry. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

Funding for infrastructure improvements. H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, issues relating to authorization of the Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of the following programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA): - ALERT grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation, - Pipeline Information grants, and - Community Safety grants to help communities prepare for hazmat incidents involding pipelines. Requirements for autonomous vehicles to yield to fire and other emergency apparatus during incidents and for autonomous vehicles to follow traffic directions at incident scenes. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerials systems in firefighting operations. H.R. 3432, the Safer Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. H.R. 5120, the SAFER Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. S. 2299, the PIPES Act of 2019, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants.

H.R. 7669, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, provisions to fund the following programs: - The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to build all-hazards capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Programs to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 7612/H.R. 7608, the FY 2021 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs: - U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire suppression funding. - U.S. Forest Service's Volunteer Fire Assistance (Rural Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Forest Service's State Fire Assistance (National Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Department of Interior's wildland fire suppression funding. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of following programs: - the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training grant program, which assists local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. - PHMSA's Community Safety and Pipeline Information grants. - Funding to support the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in public housing developments. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7167, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Disaster Relief Fund. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. Senate HELPS legislation, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19.

Funding for infrastructure improvements. H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, issues relating to authorization of the Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of the following programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA): - ALERT grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation, - Pipeline Information grants, and - Community Safety grants to help communities prepare for hazmat incidents involding pipelines. Requirements for autonomous vehicles to yield to fire and other emergency apparatus during incidents and for autonomous vehicles to follow traffic directions at incident scenes. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerials systems in firefighting operations. H.R. 3432, the Safer Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. H.R. 5120, the SAFER Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. S. 2299, the PIPES Act of 2019, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants.

H.R. 7669, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, provisions to fund the following programs: - The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to build all-hazards capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Programs to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 7612/H.R. 7608, the FY 2021 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs: - U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire suppression funding. - U.S. Forest Service's Volunteer Fire Assistance (Rural Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Forest Service's State Fire Assistance (National Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Department of Interior's wildland fire suppression funding. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of following programs: - the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training grant program, which assists local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. - PHMSA's Community Safety and Pipeline Information grants. - Funding to support the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in public housing developments. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7167, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Disaster Relief Fund. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. Senate HELPS legislation, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19.

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to testing, vaccine distribution and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to treatment in place, alternate destination of care, and telehealth treatment for COVID-19 patient care. Issues related to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Issues related to cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders, including the development of the National Firefighter Registry. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. H.R. 7669, FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The AFG program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to cybersecurity and fire departments. Issues relating to testing, supplies and vaccine distribution for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to wildland fire response and COVID-19. Issues related to the purchase of ambulances under the UASI and SHSGP programs.

H.R. 7669, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, provisions to fund the following programs: - The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to build all-hazards capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Programs to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 7612/H.R. 7608, the FY 2021 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs: - U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire suppression funding. - U.S. Forest Service's Volunteer Fire Assistance (Rural Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Forest Service's State Fire Assistance (National Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Department of Interior's wildland fire suppression funding. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of following programs: - the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training grant program, which assists local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. - PHMSA's Community Safety and Pipeline Information grants. - Funding to support the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in public housing developments. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7167, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Disaster Relief Fund. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. Senate HELPS legislation, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Issues relating to testing, vaccine distribution and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to the sharing of intelligence and threat information with local fire departments, including staffing of the Joint Counter Terrorism Assessment Team. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. Issues relating to public safety communications interoperability for first responders. H.R. 7669, the FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The AFG program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to cybersecurity and fire departments. Issues related to the purchase of ambulances under the UASI and SHSGP programs.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Issues relating to testing, vaccine distribution and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to the sharing of intelligence and threat information with local fire departments, including staffing of the Joint Counter Terrorism Assessment Team. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. Issues relating to public safety communications interoperability for first responders. H.R. 7669, the FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The AFG program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to cybersecurity and fire departments. Issues related to the purchase of ambulances under the UASI and SHSGP programs.

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to testing, vaccine distribution and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to treatment in place, alternate destination of care, and telehealth treatment for COVID-19 patient care. Issues related to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Issues related to cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders, including the development of the National Firefighter Registry. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). S. 4234, Ensuring Public Safety's Access to Airwaves Act of 2020, provisions to prevent the auction of the T-Band. H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band. Issues relating to public safety use of spectrum on the 4.9 Ghz band.

H.R. 42, the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, provisions to help the families of first responders during disasters. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Disaster Relief Fund. Improvements to the nation's mutual aid system for response to terrorist attacks and all hazards. H.R. 7669, FY 2021 DHS Appropriations bill, provisions relating to funding for: - The AFG program to build all-hazards response capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to cybersecurity and fire departments. Issues relating to testing, supplies and vaccine distribution for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues relating to wildland fire response and COVID-19. Issues related to the purchase of ambulances under the UASI and SHSGP programs.

H.R. 7669, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, provisions to fund the following programs: - The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to build all-hazards capability for local fire departments. - The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to increase both career and volunteer staffing for local fire departments. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue program. - Urban Areas Security Initiative program to help high-risk cities prepare for the threat of terrorism. - State Homeland Security Grant Programs to help states prepare for the threat of terrorism. H.R. 7612/H.R. 7608, the FY 2021 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs: - U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire suppression funding. - U.S. Forest Service's Volunteer Fire Assistance (Rural Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Forest Service's State Fire Assistance (National Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Department of Interior's wildland fire suppression funding. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of following programs: - the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training grant program, which assists local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. - PHMSA's Community Safety and Pipeline Information grants. - Funding to support the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in public housing developments. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7167, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to support the fire and EMS response to COVID-19, including funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Disaster Relief Fund. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements; repeal the T-Band auction requirement; and permanently exted tax incentives for volunteer firefighters. Senate HELPS legislation, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19.

H.R. 1241/S. 1210, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, legislation to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters. P.L. 116-36, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions relating to tax incentives for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers. H.R. 6800/H.R.925, the Heroes Act, provisions to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters and tax incentives for training and uniforms, S. 803/H.R. 1869, Restoring Investment in Improvements Act, provisions to incentivize the retrofit of buildings owned by small businesses with automatic fire sprinklers. Issues relating to tax treatment of incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 4685, the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to establish tax incentives for the retrofit installation of fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.

H.R. 1241/S. 1210, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, legislation to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters. P.L. 116-36, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions relating to tax incentives for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers. S. 803/H.R. 1869, Restoring Investment in Improvements Act, provisions to incentivize the retrofit of buildings owned by small businesses with automatic fire sprinklers. Issues relating to tax treatment of incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 4685, the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to establish tax incentives for the retrofit installation of fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.

H.R. 1241/S. 1210, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, legislation to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters. P.L. 116-36, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions relating to tax incentives for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers. H.R. 6800/H.R.925, the Heroes Act, provisions to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters and tax incentives for training and uniforms, S. 803/H.R. 1869, Restoring Investment in Improvements Act, provisions to incentivize the retrofit of buildings owned by small businesses with automatic fire sprinklers. Issues relating to tax treatment of incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 4685, the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to establish tax incentives for the retrofit installation of fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.

H.R. 1241/S. 1210, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, legislation to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters. P.L. 116-36, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions relating to tax incentives for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions to prevent federal taxation of certain state and local benefits for local volunteer firefighters and tax incentives for training and uniforms, S. 803/H.R. 1869, Restoring Investment in Improvements Act, provisions to incentivize the retrofit of buildings owned by small businesses with automatic fire sprinklers. Issues relating to tax treatment of incentives for volunteer firefighters. H.R. 4685, the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to establish tax incentives for the retrofit installation of fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings.

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). S. 4234, Ensuring Public Safety's Access to Airwaves Act of 2020, provisions to prevent the auction of the T-Band. H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band. Issues relating to public safety use of spectrum on the 4.9 Ghz band.

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act and H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band

Funding for infrastructure improvements. H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, issues relating to authorization of the Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of the following programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA): - ALERT grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation, - Pipeline Information grants, and - Community Safety grants to help communities prepare for hazmat incidents involding pipelines. Requirements for autonomous vehicles to yield to fire and other emergency apparatus during incidents and for autonomous vehicles to follow traffic directions at incident scenes. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerials systems in firefighting operations. H.R. 3432, the Safer Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. H.R. 5120, the SAFER Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. S. 2299, the PIPES Act of 2019, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants.

Funding for infrastructure improvements. FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of the following programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA); - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. - Pipeline Information grants, and - Community Safety grants to help communities prepare for hazmat incidents involding pipelines. Requirements for autonomous vehicles to yield to fire and other emergency apparatus during incidents and for autonomous vehicles to follow traffic directions at incident scenes. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerials systems in firefighting operations. H.R. 3432, the Safer Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. H.R. 2150, the SAFER Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. S. 2299, the PIPES Act of 2019, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants.

Funding for infrastructure improvements. H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, issues relating to authorization of the Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation. H.R. 7616/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the funding of the following programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA): - ALERT grant program to assist local fire departments in responding to hazmat incidents involving rail transportation, - Pipeline Information grants, and - Community Safety grants to help communities prepare for hazmat incidents involding pipelines. Requirements for autonomous vehicles to yield to fire and other emergency apparatus during incidents and for autonomous vehicles to follow traffic directions at incident scenes. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerials systems in firefighting operations. H.R. 3432, the Safer Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. H.R. 5120, the SAFER Pipelines Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants. S. 2299, the PIPES Act of 2019, provisions relating to the Pipeline Information, Community Safety and Emergency Response grants.

The effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on firefighters and fire departments, including health issues, education and training for firefighting foam. S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives. H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act of 2019, provisions that would require the Administrator of the EPA, in consultation with the U.S. Fire Administration and other agencies, to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other related equipment.

The effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on firefighters and fire departments, including health issues, education and training for firefighting foam. S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives. H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act of 2019, provisions that would require the Administrator of the EPA, in consultation with the U.S. Fire Administration and other agencies, to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other related equipment.

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to testing, vaccine distribution and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to treatment in place, alternate destination of care, and telehealth treatment for COVID-19 patient care. Issues related to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Issues related to cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders, including the development of the National Firefighter Registry. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

The effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on firefighters and fire departments, including health issues, education and training for firefighting foam. S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives. H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act of 2019, provisions that would require the Administrator of the EPA, in consultation with the U.S. Fire Administration and other agencies, to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other related equipment.

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. Issues relating to testing and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to alternate destination/telehealth issues related to COVID-19 patient care. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to testing, vaccines and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to alternate destination/telehealth issues related to COVID-19 patient care. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

The effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on firefighters and fire departments, including health issues, education and training for firefighting foam. S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives. H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act of 2019, provisions that would require the Administrator of the EPA, in consultation with the U.S. Fire Administration and other agencies, to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other related equipment.

The effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on firefighters and fire departments, including health issues, education and training for firefighting foam. S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives. H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act of 2019, provisions that would require the Administrator of the EPA, in consultation with the U.S. Fire Administration and other agencies, to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other related equipment.

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to testing, vaccines and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to alternate destination/telehealth issues related to COVID-19 patient care. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, provisions to fund the AFG and SAFER grant programs to help fire departments respond to COVID-19 and to waive certain requirements. Issues relating to testing, vaccine distribution and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to treatment in place, alternate destination of care, and telehealth treatment for COVID-19 patient care. Issues related to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Issues related to cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders, including the development of the National Firefighter Registry. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. H.R. 7614/H.R. 7617, the FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

The effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on firefighters and fire departments, including health issues, education and training for firefighting foam. S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives. H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act of 2019, provisions that would require the Administrator of the EPA, in consultation with the U.S. Fire Administration and other agencies, to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other related equipment.

H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, provisions to help firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement deal with behavioral health issues and prevent suicides. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, provisions to fund the fire and EMS response to COVID-19 using programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. Issues relating to testing and supplies for fire & EMS response to COVID-19. Issues related to monitoring the number of first responders quarantined/infected by COVID-19. Issues related to alternate destination/telehealth issues related to COVID-19 patient care. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) model program to pay for fire departments to receive compensation for treating patients on scene or transporting them to alternate destinations of care. Cost-reporting for the cost for fire and EMS departments for providing emergency care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Compliance with the exposure notification requirements, including notice of COVID-19 exposure, of P.L. 111-87, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment and Extension Act. Issues relating to the funding and administration of the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) program. Issues relating to the exclusion of ground ambulance agencies from balance billing prohibitions. Issues relating to the development of policies to mitigate shortages of emergency medications. Issues relating to the identification of best practices in identifying/treating cancer in first responders. Issues relating to the collection of data about EMS personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continued support for the National EMS Information System at NHTSA. FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the following programs: - the National Firefighter Cancer Registry at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. - the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) grants at the Health Resources and Services Administration. - the Mental Health First Aid program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Issues relating to firefighter exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). S. 2525, the Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act, provisions relating to PFAS exposure from firefighting personal protective equipment. S. 2353, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, provisions to develop guidance to reduce PFAS exposure and learn about safer alternatives.

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). S. 4234, Ensuring Public Safety's Access to Airwaves Act of 2020, provisions to prevent the auction of the T-Band. H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band. Issues relating to public safety use of spectrum on the 4.9 Ghz band.

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act and H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band

H.R. 451/S. 2748, the Don't Break Up the T-Band Act, and H.R. 6800/H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from auctioning the T-Band (470-512 MHz). S. 4234, Ensuring Public Safety's Access to Airwaves Act of 2020, provisions to prevent the auction of the T-Band. H.R. 2760/S. 1479, the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act; H.R. 2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act; and H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, provisions to incentivize the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies, along with training for the new system. Issues relating to determining the location of mobile phone users calling 9-1-1 in buildings. Funding for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. Issues relating to the 9-1-1 programs at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Issues relating to shared use of unlicensed WiFi users with public safety communication systems on the 6 GHz band. Issues relating to the use of unlicensed WiFi users on the 5.9 GHz band. Issues relating to public safety use of spectrum on the 4.9 Ghz band.

H.R. 7612/H.R. 7608, the FY 2021 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire suppression funding. - Volunteer Fire Assistance (Rural Fire Capacity) program. - State Fire Assistance (National Fire Capacity) program. - U.S. Department of Interior's wildland fire suppression funding. Issues relating to the transfer of excess equipment to fire departments through the Federal Excess Personal Property Program and Firefighter Property Program. Issues relating to the importance of community preparedness programs like the Ready! Set! Go! program. Issues relating to COVID-19 response and wildland fires. Issues related to infection control during wildland fire suppression operations. Issues related to the development of a wildland firefighter location tracking system. S. 4625, the National Prescribed Fire Act of 2020, provisions relating to prescribed fires to prevent wildland fires.