[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 29, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 S. 870

  Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, fire departments across the country rely 
on critical Federal resources that keep firefighters and emergency 
responders safe. These heroes need our support as they continue 
protecting our communities. That is why I urge my colleagues to support 
the Fire Grants and Safety Act.
  This bipartisan bill reauthorizes two vital grant programs 
administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and also 
reauthorizes the U.S. Fire Administration.
  Fire departments depend on these programs to address staffing needs, 
replace outdated equipment, fund fire training and education programs, 
and invest in health screenings for firefighters in the line of duty.
  It is clear that, without these grant programs, many fire 
departments, especially those in smaller or more rural communities, 
would simply not be able to invest in their vehicles, equipment, or 
training that they need to protect their communities.
  I urge all of my colleagues to vote to move forward with this 
important, bipartisan legislation that will help ensure that our 
firefighters and first responders have what they need.

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