President Signs Stimulus Bill Into Law
This afternoon, the President signed into lawH.R.748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The House passed the bill earlier today by voice vote and the Senate passed […]
President’s Budget Released
The budget and appropriations cycle for fiscal year (FY) 2021 kicked off in earnest yesterday when President Trump released his recommendations for government spending. Known as the President’s Budget Request […]
Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations Update
On September 26​th​, the Senate voted 82-15 in favor of a House-passed continuing resolution (HR 4378) that will fund the government through November 21​st​. The measure has been sent to President […]
House Approves Stopgap Spending Measure; Senate to Act on Measure Next Week to Avoid Government Shutdown
On September 19th, the House voted on a measure to fund the government through November 21st. The continuing resolution was approved 301 to 123. The Senate is expected to approve the […]
House Approves Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, CO Poisoning Prevention Act
On September 17th, the House approved two important pieces of public safety legislation: H.R. 806, the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act and H.R. 1618, the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Carbon […]
Senate Votes to Reauthorize September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
On Tuesday, July 23rd, the Senate approved H.R. 1327, the Never Forget The Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, And Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund […]
Senators Collins and Cardin Introduce Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act
On Tuesday, July 23rd, Senators Susan Collins (ME) and Benjamin Cardin (MD) introduced S. 2214, the Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act (VESRRA). The legislation simplifies how Length of […]
House Votes to Reauthorize September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
On Friday, July 12th, the House approved H.R. 1327, the Never Forget The Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, And Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund […]
House Begins Consideration of Fiscal Year 2020 Spending Bills, Increases Funding for Fire Service Programs
On Wednesday, June 19th, the House approved H.R. 2740, the Fiscal Year 2020 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Legislative Branch, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development […]
House Judiciary Committee Approves Reauthorization Of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
On June 12th, the House Judiciary Committee approved H.R. 1327, the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. Â The legislation fully funds and […]
