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.
On January 30th, Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-9) and Senator Robert Menendez (NJ) introduced the Campus Fire Safety Education 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.
The 114th Congress has adjourned after approving a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through April 28, 2017.
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.
On September 21, 2016, the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approved H.R. 4365, the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act.
On September 21, 2016, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved legislation preserving incentives for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.
Congress is making the final push to approve a continuing resolution before the fiscal year ends on September 30, 2016.
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.
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.