IS YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS A MEMBER OF THE CONGRESSIONAL FIRE SERVICES CAUCUS?
In 1987, the Congressional Fire Services Caucus was established to educate members of Congress about the fire and emergency services.
Hill Updates
FIREFIGHTER CANCER REGISTRY ACT INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE
On Tuesday, February 7th, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-9) announced the introduction of H.R. 931, the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act with 76 bipartisan original sponsors.
SENATOR SUSAN COLLINS TO CHAIR THE CONGRESSIONAL FIRE SERVICES CAUCUS
Senator Susan Collins (ME) has been selected as the chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus for the 115th Congress.
CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION ACT INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE AND SENATE
On January 30th, Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-9) and Senator Robert Menendez (NJ) introduced the Campus Fire Safety Education Act.
HOUSE APPROVES THE PROTECTING PATIENT ACCESS TO EMERGENCY MEDICINES ACT
On Monday, January 9th, the House approved H.R. 304, the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medicines Act by a vote of 404-0.
114th Congress Adjourns After Approving Stopgap Funding Measure
The 114th Congress has adjourned after approving a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through April 28, 2017.
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.
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.