INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS

HOM · Homeland Security

H.R. 2308, FEMA Independence Act of 2025 H.R. 3370, PROTECT Firefighters Act Issues related to funding levels for the AFG, SAFER, and USAR programs at DHS/FEMA Issues related to the US Fire Administration and National Fire Academy Issues related to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles by fire departments

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2308, H.R. 3370

LAW · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice

H.R. 835, 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act H.R. 621/S. 180, Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025 S. 2278, a bill to strengthen penalties for assaulting first responders Issues related to the DOJ's Public Safety Officers' Benefits program Issues related to recognizing September 11th as a national holiday

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 835, H.R. 621, S. 180, S. 2278

TRA · Transportation

H.R. 979/S. 315, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 Issues related to PHMSA grant programs for first responder training Issues related to the National EMS Advisory Council Issues related to the pending Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act Issues related to regulations of rail crew size

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 979, S. 315

CHM · Chemicals/Chemical Industry

H.R. 3184, PFAS Alternatives Act H.R. 3838/S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2026 Issues related to regulating PFAS in firefighting equipment and gear

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 3184, H.R. 3838, S. 2296

COM · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV

H.R. 979/S. 315, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 Issues related reauthorization of FirstNet

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 979, S. 315

HOU · Housing

H.R. 2094/S. 978, HELPER Act of 2025 Issues related carbon monoxide detectors in hotel rooms and public housing Issues related to the use of single-exit stairwells in public housing

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2094, S. 978

DIS · Disaster Planning/Emergencies

Issues related to the USAR program Issues related to the UASI program Issues related to DOD fire fighters' response to wildfires Issues related to post-disaster mental health services for fire fighters Issues related to the structure of FEMA

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act S. 1077, District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025 H.R. 4213, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 Issues related to the President's FY26 Budget Issues related to funding for the AFG/SAFER, USAR, and USFA Programs Issues related to funding for PHMSA grant programs Issues related to funding for NIOSH programs, including the National Firefighter Cancer Registry, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program Issues related to funding for the US Forest Service

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1, S. 1077, H.R. 4213

RET · Retirement

H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 2382, First Responders Retirement Parity Act Issues related to the FERS annuity and pension contributions for federal fire fighters Issues related to the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1, H.R. 2382

MMM · Medicare/Medicaid

H.R. 2220, PARA-EMT Act of 2025 H.R. 2232, Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025 H.R. 2538, CARE Act of 2025 H.R. 3791, EMS Counts Act H.R. 4011, Community Paramedicine Act of 2025 Issues related to reimbursement of ground ambulance services Issues related to grants for community paramedicine programs Issues related to the ET3 Program Issues related to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2220, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2538, H.R. 3791, H.R. 4011

HCR · Health Issues

H.R. 842/S. 339, Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act S. 891, Bipartisan Health Care Act H.R. 1410/S. 739, 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act H.R. 1610, FIRE Cancer Act of 2025 H.R. 1902, Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act H.R. 2921, Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025 H.R. 3791, EMS Counts Act H.R. 4453, Parkinson's Protection for Firefighters Act Issues related to NIOSH programs which support fire fighters Issues related to cancer screenings for federal fire fighters Issues related to fertility following PFAS exposures

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 842, S. 339, S. 891, H.R. 1410, S. 739, H.R. 1610, H.R. 1902, H.R. 2921, H.R. 3791, H.R. 4453

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 173, High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2025 H.R. 430, SALT Deductibility Act S. 1606, Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act H.R. 2671/S. 1286, Tax Fairness for Workers Act Issues related to healthcare tax credits for retired public safety officers Issues related to taxation of overtime income

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1, H.R. 173, H.R. 430, S. 1606, H.R. 2671, S. 1286

GOV · Government Issues

H.R. 911, Patriot Day Act H.R. 1443/S. 1247, Public Safety Officers Free Speech Act Issues related to executive orders impacting federal labor unions

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 911, H.R. 1443, S. 1247

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

H.R. 86, Nullify OSHA Act S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act H.R. 1210/S. 511, Protecting Taxpayers Wallets Act of 2025 H.R. 1232/S. 533, National Right to Work Act H.R. 1443/S. 1247, Public Safety Officer Free Speech Act H.R. 1505/S. 636, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act H.R. 1902, Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act H.R. 2921, Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025 H.R. 2174/S. 1957, Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 3170, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 3791, EMS Counts Act H.R. 4453, Parkinsons Protection for Fire Fighters Act of 2025 S. 1006, Federal Workforce Freedom Act S. 2278, A bill to amend 18 USC to punish criminal offenses targeting first responders Issues related to the OSHA Emergency Response Standard Issues related to uniform allowances for DOD fire fighters Issues related to hiring and promotion freezes for federal fire fighters Issues related to executive orders pertaining to federal labor unions Issues related to apprenticeship programs for fire departments Issues related to the procurement of fire apparatus Nomination of Mr. Anthony D'Esposito to serve as DOL IG

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 86, S. 844, H.R. 1210, S. 511, H.R. 1232, S. 533, H.R. 1443, S. 1247, H.R. 1505, S. 636, H.R. 1902, H.R. 2921, H.R. 2174, S. 1957, H.R. 3170, H.R. 3791, H.R. 4453, S. 1006, S. 2278

DEF · Defense

H.R. 759, Federal Firefighters Families First Act H.R. 2244, Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act H.R. 2921, Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2023 H.R. 3838/S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2026 Issues related to uniform allowances for DOD fire fighters Issues related to the hiring and staffing of DOD fire fighters

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 759, H.R. 2244, H.R. 2921, H.R. 3838, S. 2296

NAT · Natural Resources

H.R. 345, Fire Department Repayment Act of 2025 H.R. 471/S. 1462, Fix Our Forests Act S. 1323, FIREWALL Act Issues related to wildfire training for local/state fire fighters Issues related to community wildfire preparedness Issues related to DOD fire fighters' responses to wildfires Issues related to federal wildfire suppression capabilities Issues related to the NWCG and WFLC

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 345, H.R. 471, S. 1462, S. 1323