FIREFIGHTERS

Amendments

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S4079, S4082, S4086, S4093, S4115, S4117, S4118, S4119 [13MY], S4187, S4193, S4200, S4201 [14MY], S4286, S4287 [15MY]

Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), H10337, H10348 [29SE]

———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1517), H10322 [28SE]

Telephones: facilitate rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities (H.R. 3403), S5663 [16JN], H5826 [23JN]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (H.R. 4847), H1985, H1986, H1987, H1988 [3AP]

———reauthorize (S. 2606), S9040, S9166 [18SE]

Articles and editorials

Firefighter Gears Up To Honor the Fallen, E1179 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions

California: commending firefighters from California and throughout the U.S. for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires (see H. Res. 1322), H6229 [8JY]

———tribute to firefighters and emergency workers for courageous actions in fighting wildfires (see S. Res. 714), S10743 [20NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see S. Res. 472), S1521 [4MR] (see H. Res. 1429), H8049 [11SE]

———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 1038), H1539 [11MR]

Disasters: establish a comprehensive national system for skilled construction workers to assist first responders (see H.R. 5815), H2441 [16AP]

Education: increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other first responders (see H.R. 5516), H1183 [28FE]

FCC: establish requirements and issue a nationwide public safety broadband license and establish a grant program to fund administrative and operational costs of the licensee (see H.R. 6055), H3884 [14MY]

Federal employees: provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay (see H.R. 6549), H6726 [17JY]

Fire prevention: promote fire-safe communities (see H.R. 5218), H557 [29JA]

———provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities and develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy (see S. 3256), S6604 [11JY] (see H.R. 5541), H1416 [6MR]

Fire Prevention Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 699), S10176 [30SE] (see H. Res. 1485), H9085 [23SE]

Firefighter Cancer Support Network (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H3018 [1MY]

Kittitas County, WA: convey a parcel of National Forest System land to facilitate construction of a new fire and rescue station (see S. 2601), S733 [6FE]

National First Responder Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 670), S9204 [22SE]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 468), S1467 [3MR]

New and Emerging Technologies (NET) 911 Improvement Act: technical correction (see H.R. 6946), H8475 [18SE]

Ordway, CO: express support and sympathy to victims of fire (see H. Res. 1163), H2853 [29AP]

Power resources: assist volunteer fire companies in coping with the precipitous rise in fuel prices (see S. 3237), S6559 [10JY] (see H.R. 6461), H6405 [10JY]

Public safety officers: authorize Federal payment to first responders for costs associated with providing emergency services at international borders (see H.R. 5879), H2657 [23AP]

———provide adequate benefits to officers injured or killed in the line of duty (see S. 3397), S7904 [31JY]

———provide enhanced benefits to survivors of Federal officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 7263), H10827 [3OC]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 497), S2346 [2AP] (see H. Res. 1073), H1973 [2AP]

Taxation: allow a credit against income for volunteer firefighters (see S. 2846), S2945 [10AP] (see H.R. 5693), H2010 [3AP]

———allow deduction for personal safety clothing for volunteer firefighters (see H.R. 5555), H1417 [6MR]

———authorize tax credit bonds for capital improvements for police and fire departments (see H.R. 5952), H3018 [1MY]

———modify exception from penalty for early withdrawals from government retirement plans for qualified public safety employees (see H.R. 6157), H4830 [22MY]

———provide a refundable tax credit to public safety volunteers (see H.R. 5700), H2010 [3AP]

———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1517), H10330 [28SE]

Telecommunications: reserve certain proceeds from the auction of spectrum, including the auction of the D-block of spectrum, for use to provide interoperable devices to public safety personnel (see S. 3465), S8275 [10SE]

U.S. Fire Administration: provide for the long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 6112), H4453 [21MY]

———reauthorize (see S. 2606), S784 [7FE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 4847), consideration (see H. Res. 1071), H1972 [2AP]

Volunteer workers: support recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel (see S. 3676), S10324 [1OC]

Cloture motions

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S4135, S4150 [14MY]

———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), motion to proceed, S3883 [7MY], S4072 [13MY]

Letters

Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act: Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, NY, S4133 [14MY]

U.S. Fire Administration reauthorization: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H1980 [3AP]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H1981 [3AP]

Motions

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S3883 [7MY], S4137 [14MY]

Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10348 [29SE]

Telephones: facilitate rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities (H.R. 3403), H5828 [23JN]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (H.R. 4847), H1989 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: prohibit the establishment of a permanent agriculture disaster assistance program, H3103-H3106 [6MY]

Armed Forces: tribute to firefighters serving in the National Guard and Reserves in Iraq and Afghanistan, H1983 [3AP]

Benavidez, Bennie: Navy Firefighter Hall of Fame inductee, E1861 [22SE]

Bensalem, PA: anniversary of Nottingham Fire Dept., E670 [22AP]

California: commending firefighters for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires, E2256 [19NO]

———commending firefighters from California and throughout the U.S. for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires (H. Res. 1322), H6291-H6293 [9JY], E1495 [17JY]

———express support and sympathy to victims of Summit Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains, E1114 [3JN]

Campbell, Edward: East Norriton Township, PA, Norriton Fire Engine Co., Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E949 [15MY]

Clarence, NY: anniversary of Clarence Center Volunteer Fire Dept., E70 [23JA], E117 [6FE]

Coppell, TX: anniversary of Coppell Fire Dept., E133 [7FE]

Courts: require States or local governments to protect trained firefighters from liability and lawsuits when offering inspection services and advice on proper installation, use, defects, or recalls of child safety seats, H1989 [3AP]

Dennison, William: California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Francis H. Raymond Award recipient, E216 [21FE], E257 [27FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: funding, H1565 [12MR]

———tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (H. Res. 1429), H10274-H10276 [27SE], E1769 [11SE]

———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (H. Res. 1038), H2088-H2092, H2124 [9AP], E578 [10AP]

Dept. of HUD: require States to give priority to veterans, military personnel, teachers, and emergency response personnel when selling housing rehabilitated with Federal funds, H3175 [7MY]

Disasters: provide health benefits to rescue, recovery, and cleanup workers whose health was adversely affected by the 9/11 disaster, H597 [6FE]

Downingtown, PA: anniversary of Minquas Fire Co. No. 2, E1256 [18JN]

Eggertsville, NY: anniversary of Eggertsville Hose Co., E119 [6FE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards recipients, E338 [10MR]

FCC: establish requirements and issue a nationwide public safety broadband license and establish a grant program to fund administrative and operational costs of the licensee (H.R. 6055), E919 [14MY]

Federal employees: provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay (H.R. 6549), E1506 [17JY]

Fire prevention: encourage installation of fire sprinklers in commerical buildings and support educational programs that raise awareness of importance of installation of fire sprinklers in residential buildings, H1988, H1989 [3AP]

———promote fire-safe communities (H.R. 5218), E96 [29JA]

———promote fire-safe communities (S. 2390), E96 [29JA]

———provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities and develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy (H.R. 5541), H6285-H6291 [9JY], E331 [6MR], E1467 [15JY]

Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.: tribute, E2011 [26SE]

Gustafson, Max: Perry, IA, Rotary Club Civil Servant of the Year award recipient, E1361 [26JN]

Jefferson County, IL: anniversary of Jefferson Fire Protection District, E1435 [10JY]

Jersey City, NJ: Jersey City Fire Dept., recipient of Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, H9089 [24SE], E2066 [27SE]

Kern County Fire Fighters Union, Inc.: anniversary, E479 [2AP]

Kittitas County, WA: convey a parcel of National Forest System land to facilitate construction of a new fire and rescue station, H2812 [29AP]

Kutztown, PA: anniversary of Kutztown Fire Co., No. 1, E948 [15MY]

Lawton, MI: anniversary of Lawton Fire Dept., E918 [14MY]

Maquoketa, IA: tribute to firefighters and residents of surrounding communities for extinguishing the fire located in the historic downtown district and providing aid to those impacted, H393 [23JA]

Maryland: tribute to Federal employees, E797 [1MY]

McDowell County, NC: tribute to McDowell Fire and Rescue Association award recipients, E1228 [12JN]

Meno, Roderick R.: Guam Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E2314 [20NO]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (H. Res. 537), H1421-H1423 [10MR]

Nealman, Ralph: East Norriton Township, PA, Norriton Fire Engine Co., Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E949 [15MY]

New and Emerging Technologies (NET) 911 Improvement Act: technical correction (H.R. 6946), H9926 [25SE]

New York: tribute to Deer Park, Lindenhurst, North Babylon, West Babylon, and Wyandanch Fire Depts., E68 [23JA]

Northumberland County, VA: anniversary of Fairfields Volunteer Fire Dept., H260 [16JA]

Oreland, PA: anniversary of Oreland Volunteer Fire Dept., E2007 [25SE]

Pace, FL: anniversary of Pace Volunteer Fire Dept., E1588 [29JY]

Petaluma, CA: tribute to Two Rock Coast Guard Training Center Fire Dept., E253 [27FE]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Edge Hill Fire Company, E620 [15AP]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), H8394 [17SE]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (H. Res. 1073), H2824, H2825 [29AP], E486 [2AP], E797 [1MY]

Rochester, NY: anniversary of Protectives Co. 1, E1365 [26JN]

Ross, Joe: American Legion Career Emergency Medical Services Provider of the Year award recipient, E2212 [2OC]

———Howard County, MD, Employee of the Year award recipient, E2212 [2OC]

Saginaw, MI: anniversary of Fire Dept., E1738 [9SE]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to San Antonio Fire Dept., E868 [8MY]

Smithtown, NY: anniversary of Smithtown Fire Dept., E672 [22AP]

Society for the Preservation and Appreciation for Motorized Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA): anniversary, E1650 [1AU]

States: require States or local governments to protect trained firefighters from liability and lawsuits when offering inspection services and advice on proper installation, use, defects, or recalls of child safety seats, H1990 [3AP]

Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), E2259 [19NO], E2307 [20NO]

———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10337-H10411, H10631, H10633, H10634, H10635, H10637 [29SE], E2187 [30SE]

———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1517), H10316-H10327 [28SE]

Telephones: facilitate rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities (H.R. 3403), Senate amendment, H5826-H5828 [23JN], E1314 [23JN], E1331 [24JN]

Tennessee: tribute to volunteer firefighters, E1106 [3JN]

Terrorism: tribute to members of Armed Forces, intelligence services, and first responders for role in war on terrorism, H8023 [11SE]

Thomasville, NC: anniversary of Thomasville Fire Dept., E2094 [27SE]

Tinicum Township, PA: tribute to Tinicum Township Fire Dept., E37 [17JA]

Trevose, PA: anniversary of Lower Southampton Fire Dept., E222 [25FE]

U.S. Fire Administration: develop and provide information and training on importance of clearing biomass in wildland areas of Federal lands in order to promote the safety of firefighters, H1987, H1988 [3AP]

———provide that National Fire Academy training program include response, tactics, and strategies for dealing with national catastrophes, including those relating to terrorism, H1986, H1987 [3AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 4847), H1979-H1991, H1999 [3AP], E1921 [25SE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 4847), consideration (H. Res. 1071), H1977-H1979 [3AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 4847), motion to recommit, H1989, H1990 [3AP]

———reauthorize (S. 2606), H8534-H8538 [22SE]

Upper Darby, PA: anniversary of Garrettford Drexel Hill Fire Co., E38 [17JA]

Warwick Township, PA: anniversary of Warwick Fire Co., E1123 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Boise, ID: express support and sympathy to victims of fire, S9271 [23SE]

California: commend firefighters for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires and pledge support for victims, S6525 [10JY]

———tribute to fallen firefighters, S10308 [1OC]

———tribute to firefighters and emergency workers for courageous actions in fighting wildfires (S. Res. 714), S10775 [20NO]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Chicago Fire Dept., rescue divers, S3227 [22AP]

Colorado: honor and express condolences to families of firefighters killed in fires, S3066 [16AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (S. Res. 472), S1546 [4MR]

Disasters: first responders funding, S174 [23JA]

Fire Prevention Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 699), S10127 [30SE]

Firefly Restorations Inc. tribute, S8372 [11SE]

Kittitas County, WA: convey a parcel of National Forest System land to facilitate construction of a new fire and rescue station (S. 2601), S740 [6FE]

Minneapolis, MN: Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center recipient of E9-1-1 Institute Outstanding Call Center award, S1594 [5MR]

National Arson Awareness Week: observation, S3885 [7MY]

National First Responder Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 215), S9639 [26SE]

———designate (S. Res. 670), S9179, S9213 [22SE]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (S. Res. 468), S1578 [5MR], S2825 [9AP]

New and Emerging Technologies (NET) 911 Improvement Act: technical correction (H.R. 6946), S10019 [27SE]

Power resources: assist volunteer fire companies in coping with the precipitous rise in fuel prices (S. 3237), S6561 [10JY]

Public safety officers: allow State and local governments to opt out of Federal collective bargaining obligations if such obligations would negatively impact public safety or services or increase local taxes, S4082-S4091 [13MY], S4134 [14MY]

———allow State and local governments to pass laws to opt out of Federal collective bargaining obligations within one year of enactment of such mandates, S4092, S4093 [13MY]

———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S3989 [12MY], S4072-S4095 [13MY], S4123, S4130-S4152 [14MY], S4277 [15MY]

———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), motion to proceed, S3883 [7MY], S4014-S4016, S4022 [12MY], S4072 [13MY]

———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), unanimous-consent request, S3883 [7MY], S4755 [22MY]

———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (S. 2123), S3991 [12MY], S4050 [13MY]

———provide safety officer bill of rights relative to secret ballot votes on unionizing, use of dues collected by labor unions, and labor union financial transparency, S4079, S4080, S4086, S4090-S4092 [13MY], S4133 [14MY]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (S. Res. 497), S2362 [2AP], S3451 [28AP]

Salisbury, NC: tribute to firefighters killed in line of duty, S8341 [11SE]

Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), S10037-S10039 [29SE], S10131 [30SE]

———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, S10050 [29SE], S10133-S10135 [30SE]

Telephones: facilitate rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities (H.R. 3403), S5665 [16JN], S7732 [30JY]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (S. 2606), S787-S790 [7FE], S9166, S9167 [18SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4847, U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1071) (H. Rept. 110-563), H1972 [2AP]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3997, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1517) (H. Rept. 110-903), H10330 [28SE]

Federal Firefighters Fairness Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1924), S10323 [1OC]

———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1924) (S. Rept. 110-520), S10578 [17NO]

Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5541) (H. Rept. 110-704), H5213 [10JN]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: Committee on Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 468), S2435 [3AP]

Public Service Recognition Week: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 497), S3254 [22AP]

Snoqualmie Pass Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1285) (S. Rept. 110-379), S5656 [16JN]

U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2606) (S. Rept. 110-411), S6559 [10JY]

———Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 4847) (H. Rept. 110-559), H1821 [31MR]

Summaries

Fire-Safe Communities Act (H.R. 5218), E97 [29JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 537, National 9-1-1 Education Month, H1422 [10MR]

H. Res. 1038, tribute to Dept. of Homeland Security employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation, H2088 [9AP]

H. Res. 1071, consideration of H.R. 4847, U.S. Fire Administration reauthorization, H1977 [3AP]

H. Res. 1073, Public Service Recognition Week, H2824 [29AP]

H. Res. 1322, commending firefighters from California and throughout the U.S. for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires, H6291 [9JY]

H. Res. 1429, tribute to Dept. of Homeland Security employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts to protect and secure the Nation and support for National Preparedness Month, H10274 [27SE]

H. Res. 1517, consideration of H.R. 3997, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, H10316 [28SE]

H.R. 3403, New and Emerging Technologies (NET) 911 Improvement Act, H5826-H5828 [23JN]

H.R. 3997, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, H10348-H10359 [29SE]

H.R. 4847, U.S. Fire Administration reauthorization, H1985 [3AP]

H.R. 5541, Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act, H6285 [9JY]

H.R. 6946, technical correction to New and Emerging Technologies (NET) 911 Improvement Act, H9926 [25SE]

S. 2601, Snoqualmie Pass Land Conveyance Act, S741 [6FE]

S. 2606, U.S. Fire Administration reauthorization, S788 [7FE], H8534-H8536 [22SE]

S. 3237, Supporting America's Volunteer Emergency Services Act, S6561 [10JY]

S. Res. 468, National 9-1-1 Education Month, S1482 [3MR], S2825 [9AP]

S. Res. 472, tribute to Dept. of Homeland Security employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation, S1531, S1547 [4MR]

S. Res. 497, Public Service Recognition Week, S2362 [2AP], S3451 [28AP]

S. Res. 670, National First Responder Appreciation Day, S9183, S9212 [22SE]

S. Res. 699, support goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, S10128, S10180 [30SE]

S. Res. 714, tribute to firefighters and emergency workers for courageous actions in fighting wildfires in California, S10753, S10775 [20NO]