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.

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Congressional Summary of S 870

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.

Current Status of Bill S 870

Bill S 870 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2023. Bill S 870 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 16, 2023. Bill S 870's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-67. as of July 9, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 870

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 870

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

ChinaCongressional oversightFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelForests, forestry, treesGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)Government studies and investigationsTemporary and part-time employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 870

Fire Grants and Safety ActADVANCE Act of 2024Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024A 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.Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024ADVANCE Act of 2024Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023A 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.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.Fire Grants and Safety ActFire Grants and Safety ActADVANCE Act of 2024Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023A 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.

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