Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
Bill 118 HR 4090, also known as the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing funding and support for fire departments across the country. The bill seeks to improve the safety and effectiveness of fire departments by providing grants for training, equipment, and other resources.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide funding to fire departments for training programs aimed at improving firefighter safety and effectiveness. This program will also provide funding for the purchase of new equipment and technology to help fire departments better respond to emergencies.

Additionally, the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 includes provisions for research and development in the field of fire safety. This research will help identify new technologies and best practices that can be implemented by fire departments to improve their operations and better protect the public. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 HR 4090 is to support and enhance the capabilities of fire departments across the country, ultimately leading to improved safety for both firefighters and the communities they serve. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has received bipartisan support for its focus on improving fire safety and emergency response capabilities.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4090

Introduced on
2023-06-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/1/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
Bill 118 HR 4090, also known as the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing funding and support for fire departments across the country. The bill seeks to improve the safety and effectiveness of fire departments by providing grants for training, equipment, and other resources.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide funding to fire departments for training programs aimed at improving firefighter safety and effectiveness. This program will also provide funding for the purchase of new equipment and technology to help fire departments better respond to emergencies.

Additionally, the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 includes provisions for research and development in the field of fire safety. This research will help identify new technologies and best practices that can be implemented by fire departments to improve their operations and better protect the public. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 HR 4090 is to support and enhance the capabilities of fire departments across the country, ultimately leading to improved safety for both firefighters and the communities they serve. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has received bipartisan support for its focus on improving fire safety and emergency response capabilities.

Policy Areas
Emergency Management

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 141.