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United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008
4/7/2025, 3:34 PM
Summary of Bill S 2606
Bill 110 s 2606, also known as the United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration (USFA) for the fiscal years 2009 and 2010. The USFA is an agency within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that provides support to fire departments and emergency medical services organizations across the country.
The bill includes provisions to continue funding for the USFA's programs, such as training and education for firefighters, research on fire prevention and safety, and grants to help fire departments purchase equipment and improve their operations. It also calls for the USFA to collaborate with other federal agencies and organizations to enhance fire prevention efforts and emergency response capabilities.
Additionally, the bill requires the USFA to report to Congress on its activities and the impact of its programs, as well as to develop a strategic plan for the agency's future priorities and goals. It also includes provisions to improve coordination between the USFA and other federal agencies involved in fire prevention and emergency response. Overall, the United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008 aims to ensure that the USFA continues to support and strengthen the nation's fire service and emergency response capabilities, ultimately enhancing public safety and protecting communities from the threat of fires and other emergencies.
The bill includes provisions to continue funding for the USFA's programs, such as training and education for firefighters, research on fire prevention and safety, and grants to help fire departments purchase equipment and improve their operations. It also calls for the USFA to collaborate with other federal agencies and organizations to enhance fire prevention efforts and emergency response capabilities.
Additionally, the bill requires the USFA to report to Congress on its activities and the impact of its programs, as well as to develop a strategic plan for the agency's future priorities and goals. It also includes provisions to improve coordination between the USFA and other federal agencies involved in fire prevention and emergency response. Overall, the United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008 aims to ensure that the USFA continues to support and strengthen the nation's fire service and emergency response capabilities, ultimately enhancing public safety and protecting communities from the threat of fires and other emergencies.
Current Status of Bill S 2606
Bill S 2606 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2008. Bill S 2606 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on February 7, 2008. Bill S 2606's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 110-376. as of October 8, 2008
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2606
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2606
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2606
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