A bill to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs, to advance the benefits of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.

7/24/2024, 3:17 PM

Fire Grants and Safety Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the U.S. Fire Administration, the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program, and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Program.

The Government Accountability Office must conduct an audit of and issue a publicly available report on

  • barriers that prevent fire departments from accessing federal funds, and
  • the U.S. Fire Administration.

The bill makes the government of China, and any entity or organization operating or incorporated in China, ineligible to be a recipient or subrecipient of federal assistance under such programs.

Congress
118
Number
S - 870
Introduced on
2023-03-16
# Amendments
30
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate
To President
Signed by President
Became Public Law

Purpose and Summary

Fire Grants and Safety Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the U.S. Fire Administration, the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program, and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Program.

The Government Accountability Office must conduct an audit of and issue a publicly available report on

  • barriers that prevent fire departments from accessing federal funds, and
  • the U.S. Fire Administration.

The bill makes the government of China, and any entity or organization operating or incorporated in China, ineligible to be a recipient or subrecipient of federal assistance under such programs.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs.
Policy Areas
Energy
Potential Impact
China•
Congressional oversight•
Fires•
First responders and emergency personnel•
Forests, forestry, trees•
Government Accountability Office (GAO)•
Government studies and investigations•
Temporary and part-time employment

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/24/2023

Fire Grants and Safety Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the U.S. Fire Administration, the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program, and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Program.

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Latest Action7/9/2024
Became Public Law No: 118-67.