CONGRESSIONAL FIRE SERVICES INSTITUTE

CSP · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products

Carbon monoxide safety grants and lithium-ion battery standards S.389/H.R.973 - Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Battery Act

Literal federal measure citations: S.389, H.R.973

HCR · Health Issues

Support for the National Firefighter Registry, Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL), and World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) H.R.3791, EMS Counts Act

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.3791

HOM · Homeland Security

Support for AFG, SAFER, USFA, and USAR. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments.

HOU · Housing

Support for fire sprinklers in public housing. H.R. 6644 and other topics relating to single stairway proposals.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 6644

COM · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV

Support for the FirstNet Authority (H.R. 7386) and next generation 9-1-1 technology.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 7386

DIS · Disaster Planning/Emergencies

Support for fire service in responding to disasters, including wildfires. Issues related to the authorization of funds for fire station renovation and construction.

CPT · Copyright/Patent/Trademark

H.R.4072/S. 4145 - Pro Codes Act

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.4072, S. 4145

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Advocacy on FY2027 appropriations: - DHS: USFA, AFG and SAFER, USAR - FSGG: Carbon monoxide awareness grants - Labor-H: National Firefighter Registry, Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL), World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) - Interior: Volunteer and State Fire Capacity Grants - CJS: Public Safety Officers' Benefits, Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, Arson Investigation