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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Summary of Bill S 870

The bill titled "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" was introduced in the 118th Congress as S. 870 on March 16, 2023. It aims to provide funding for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs while also focusing on advancing the benefits of nuclear energy. Specific directives and provisions within the bill are detailed in various text versions linked through the Congress website, leading to its enactment as a Public Law on July 10, 2024.

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 Signed by President since July 9, 2024. 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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Total Number of Cosponsors

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 870

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 870

Fire Grants and Safety Act

ADVANCE Act of 2024

Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023

Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024

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.

Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024

ADVANCE Act of 2024

Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023

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 Act

ADVANCE Act of 2024

Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024

Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023

A 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.