[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 185 (Thursday, October 21, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5738]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANTS PROGRAM ON ITS 20TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. McHENRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, it is often said that there are 
inefficiencies and waste in the Federal Government. Well, I am here to 
recognize the most efficient grant writing program in the Federal 
Government: The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, marking its 
20th anniversary.
  The AFG program, along with its sister programs SAFER and Fire 
Prevention Grants, help deliver training, manpower, and desperately 
needed equipment straight to where they are most needed. Communities 
across America have benefited from these programs over the past 20 
years; all of this with hardly any overhead costs.
  It is a well-run program. Why? Well, because it is largely run by the 
fire service.
  Throughout my time in Congress, it has been a true honor to have 
visited well over 100 fire departments in my district. These are some 
of my favorite visits. And you see the best of America in these 
everyday heroes.
  On a final note, I thank Chief Jeff Cash, Jason Wofford, and Ryan 
Cole for teaching my AFG grant classes throughout the years.
  I would encourage my colleagues to do likewise to ensure their fire 
services are well taken care of with the best training and equipment 
they deserve.
  Thank you to the AFG program and to the fire service.

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