FIRE STATION Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:06:49Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 977 FIRE STATION Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 977

Facilitating Investments Required for Emergency Services To All Towns In Our Nation Act or the FIRE STATION Act

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a grant program to modify, upgrade, and construct fire and emergency medical services (EMS) department facilities.

Grant recipients may use funds to

build, rebuild, or renovate fire and EMS department facilities;
upgrade existing facilities to install exhaust emission control systems, install backup power systems, upgrade or replace environmental control systems (such as HVAC systems), remove or remediate mold, and construct or modify living quarters for use by male and female personnel; and
upgrade fire and EMS stations or build new stations.

Grant recipients must meet one of the two most recently published editions of relevant codes and standards, especially codes and standards that (1) require up-to-date hazard resistant and safety provisions, and (2) are relevant for protecting firefighter health and safety.

The bill sets forth provisions regarding (1) grant fund allocations between career and volunteer fire and EMS departments, (2) overtime, and (3) prevailing rate of wage and a requirement for using materials produced domestically for public contracts.

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Current Status of Bill S 977

Bill S 977 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2023. Bill S 977 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 27, 2023. Bill S 977's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of March 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 977

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 977

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

Building constructionBuy American requirementsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth facilities and institutionsHousing industry and standardsWages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 977

FIRE STATION ActFIRE STATION ActFacilitating Investments Required for Emergency Services To All Towns In Our Nation ActA bill to provide grants for fire station construction through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.

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