đź“ŚGovernment Shutdown Watch: The federal government has been shut down for 30 days and it remains unclear when it will end. Pressure is mounting for both Democrats and Republicans to find a path forward to reopen the government.
đź“ŚBill to Add Cancer Coverage to Death and Disability Benefits Included in Senate NDAA: The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (S. 237/H.R.1269), would update the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Program to include presumptive benefits for firefighter occupational cancer. The bill was included in the Senate’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Senate NDAA now must be negotiated with the House version. To take action, contact your members of Congress today to ask them to keep the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act in the final NDAA.
✅Visit CFSI’s Legislative Action Center for information on reaching out to Congress.
➡️One active “ask” is to include the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act in the final NDAA. An email script is provided!
đź“ŚÂ AFG/SAFER Award Acceptance Deadline Update:Â Did you receive a FY24 AFG, SAFER, or FP&S award? If so: your award acceptance deadline has been EXTENDED until November 24, 2025, or later (if indicated by your award).
âť“Did you already accept your award? You should be good to go.
❓Other questions? Email [email protected], but note that responses may be delayed due to the shutdown.
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Here’s how you can take action today:
✅ If your members of Congress are not on the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, ask them to join!
  
  
  
Stay engaged. Stay informed. And together, let’s keep making a difference.