Congress Approves Continuing Resolution
On Wednesday, September 28th, both the House and Senate approved H.R. 5325, a 10-week continuing resolution funding the federal government through December 9, 2016. Â
House Committee Approves the Protecting Access to Emergency Medications Act
On September 21, 2016, the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approved H.R. 4365, the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act.
Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act Advances in Senate Finance Committee
On September 21, 2016, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved legislation preserving incentives for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.
Congress Continues Work on Continuing Resolution as Deadline Looms
Congress is making the final push to approve a continuing resolution before the fiscal year ends on September 30, 2016.
2017 National Fire & Emergency Services Symposium Call for Seminar Proposals
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is announcing an official Call for Proposals for the 2017 National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium. The Symposium will be held in Washington, DC on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, the day before the 29th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner.
CFSI Corporate Partner Program: Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association
Today, we will be highlighting our corporate partner: Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association.
National Mitigation Investment Act Introduced in House
On May 10, 2016, Congressman Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) and Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-08) introduced H.R. 5177, the National Mitigation Investment Act. The legislation works to alleviate losses to residential and commercial property following a natural disaster through pre-disaster preventative measures.
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves PSOB Reform Legislation
On Thursday, June 9th, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved S. 2944, the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Charles Grassley (IA) and Senator Kristen Gillibrand (NY), was approved by voice vote.
Congress Continues Work on Fiscal Year 2017 DHS Funding
On June 9th, the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Homeland Security approved the draft Fiscal Year 2017 spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security. The $47.8 billion spending bill contains $6.7 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is $432 million above the White House’s requested funding level.
Department of Justice Accepting Nominations for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor: Medal is Presented to Firefighters, EMS Providers and Law Enforcement Officers for Acts of Courage and Bravery
The United States Department of Justice recently announced that it is accepting nominations for the 2015-2016 Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer. Each year, recipients are honored at a special White House ceremony in which the President or Vice President presents the medals.
