[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 100 (Thursday, June 13, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S4095]
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                       FIRE GRANTS AND SAFETY ACT

  Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I have some very good news. Today, we 
reached an agreement to move forward on bipartisan legislation to 
support our firefighters. Our firefighters--paid and volunteer--are 
brave. They risk their lives for us. And they run toward danger, not 
away from it. In that sense, they are like our domestic soldiers.
  Passing this bipartisan legislation would be the best way to support 
our firefighters and ensure they have the equipment and personnel they 
need to do their jobs.
  I have long supported this legislation. I was involved in putting it 
together originally, way back when, and I look forward to working with 
my colleagues to bring this legislation to the floor for a vote as soon 
as possible. We need to help our firefighters.
  I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa.

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