FIREFIGHTERS
Bills and resolutions
Contracts: provide Federal death and disability benefits for contractors who serve as firefighters of the Forest Service, Dept. of the Interior agencies, or any State or local entity (see S. 1628), S7728 [31OC]
Dept. of Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see H.R. 1969), H2602 [14MY]
Employment: create an emergency jobs program (see H.R. 1617), H2156 [18AP]
——— provide funds to States, local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities (see H.R. 2889), H5260 [31JY]
Explosives: condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and call for international reduction and support for victims of improvised explosive devices (see H. Res. 190), H2393 [26AP]
Federal employees: allow conversion of temporary seasonal wildland firefighters and other seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to permanent seasonal positions (see S. 1120), S4021 [7JN]
Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 3718), H8107 [12DE]
——— provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits (see H.R. 471), H341 [4FE]
——— provide that hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for overtime pay (see H.R. 1141), H1396 [13MR]
Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 558), H412 [6FE]
——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (see H.R. 2386), H3653 [14JN]
Houston, TX: express condolences to families of firefighters killed in hotel fire (see H. Res. 246), H3095 [4JN]
Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1224), H1548 [15MR]
National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 108), S2897 [23AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (see S. 1798), S8601 [10DE] (see H.R. 3685), H7627 [10DE]
Prescott, AZ: honor memory and commend bravery and sacrifice of Prescott Fire Dept., Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew killed battling wildfire and extend condolences to surviving families (see S. Res. 193), S5620 [10JY]
Public safety officers: extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see S. 876), S3158 [7MY] (see H.R. 1828), H2436 [6MY]
Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 99), S2684 [16AP]
Safety: improve emergency response activities (see H.R. 3552), H7309 [20NO]
Taxation: allow a refundable credit for volunteer members of volunteer firefighting and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2476), H3995 [24JN]
——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see S. 501), S1269 [7MR] (see H.R. 3747), H8108 [12DE]
——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see S. 506), S1269 [7MR] (see H.R. 1009), H1319 [6MR]
——— treat payments by charitable organizations to certain firefighters as exempt payments (see S. 1115), S4021 [7JN] (see S. 1689), S8000 [13NO] (see H.R. 2275), H3250 [6JN] (see H.R. 3458), H6997 [12NO]
Telecommunications: require carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see S. 721), S2649 [15AP] (see H.R. 1575), H2026 [15AP]
Water: exempt fire hydrants from prohibition on the use of lead pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, and flux (see S. 1779), S8565 [9DE] (see H.R. 3542), H7252 [19NO] (see H.R. 3588), H7353 [21NO]
Wildfires: express importance of allocating appropriate resources to wildland fire management and a healthy forest policy and recognize bravery of firefighters (see H. Res. 279), H4079 [26JN]
——— implement reforms to Federal land management agency fire programs in order to address complexities of wildfires in a more cost-effective and efficient manner (see H.R. 2858), H5173 [30JY]
Lists
Firefighters killed in West, TX, fertilizer plant explosion, H3020 [4JN]
New York, NY, firefighters killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, E1289 [11SE]
Poems
‘‘Staten Island Strong,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1289 [11SE]
Remarks in House
Annandale, VA: tribute to Annandale Volunteer Fire Dept., award recipients, E1749 [21NO]
Armstrong, Doug: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E556 [25AP]
Avenel, NJ: anniversary of Avenel Fire Co., No. 1, E803 [5JN]
Bagdad, FL: anniversary of Bagdad Volunteer Fire Dept., E1850 [12DE]
Bayport, MN: anniversary of Bayport Fire Dept., E1357 [20SE]
Boston, MA: tribute to first responders and citizens for efforts to respond to Boston Marathon bombings, H2076 [17AP]
Burbank, CA: anniversary of Jackson Fire Dept., E639 [9MY]
Burke, VA: anniversary of Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept., E459 [15AP]
Dallas, PA: tribute to Northmoreland Township Volunteer Fire Co., E1562 [23OC]
Deerfield, IL: anniversary of Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District, E1471 [10OC]
Dept. of Defense: impact of budget sequestration, H4608 [18JY]
Dept. of Justice: limit efforts to seek damages beyond actual damage to property, public lands and firefighting and restoration costs in States with laws limiting such damages, H5754 [19SE]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: ensure firefighters are provided with the most advanced firefighting and personal safety equipment, H5790, H5791 [20SE]
District of Columbia: express condolences to community for Frager’s Hardware (business) fire, H3243–H3245 [6JN]
FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H3137 [5JN]
——— National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security administrative operations funding, H3223, H3224 [6JN]
——— National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security automation modernization funding, H3140, H3141 [5JN]
Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and EMS Award recipients, E1257 [9SE]
Forests: wildland fire management funding, H5778 [20SE]
Franklin County, ME: tribute to community fundraising efforts to support Canadian town of Lac-Mégantic following oil tanker derailment fire, E1492 [11OC]
——— tribute to firefighters assisting with oil tanker derailment fire in Canada, E1492 [11OC]
Houston, TX: express condolences to families of firefighters killed in hotel fire, H3003 [3JN], H3019 [4JN], E797 [4JN]
——— express condolences to families of firefighters killed in hotel fire (H. Res. 246), H3024, H3027 [4JN]
Jackson, MS: tribute to Jackson Fire Dept., E176 [25FE]
Leesburg, VA: anniversary of Leesburg Volunteer Fire Co., E1740 [21NO]
Lenoir, NC: anniversary of North Catawba Fire and Rescue, E701 [20MY], E716 [21MY]
Lewiston, ME: tribute to Lewiston Firefighters Association, E1750 [21NO]
Lingohocken, PA: anniversary of Lingohocken Fire Co., E969 [26JN]
Luczak, Brad: Saginaw, MI, Firefighter of the Year Award recipient, E1456 [8OC]
Mechanicsburg, PA: anniversary of Citizens Fire and Rescue No. 2, E1086 [18JY]
——— anniversary of Washington Fire Co., E182 [25FE]
Minoa, NY: anniversary of Minoa Fire Dept., E268 [12MR]
Montville, NJ: anniversary of Pine Brook Fire Dept., E847 [12JN]
Nanty Glo, PA: anniversary of Nanty Glo Volunteer Fire Co., E1241 [2AU]
National Arson Awareness Week: observance, E623 [8MY]
Nesquehoning, PA: anniversary of Nesquehoning Hose Co. #1, E961 [25JN]
North Syracuse, NY: anniversary of North Syracuse Fire Dept., E745 [23MY]
Nutley, NJ: anniversary of Nutley Volunteer Emergency and Rescue Squad, E452 [12AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3685), H7670 [11DE]
Prescott, AZ: honor memory and commend bravery and sacrifice of Prescott Fire Dept., Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew killed battling wildfire and extend condolences to surviving families, H4335 [10JY]
Prophetstown, IL: express condolences and support for people affected by fire, H4730 [19JY]
——— tribute to first responders for efforts to respond to fire, E1154 [30JY]
Public safety officers: tribute to first responders, H3026 [4JN]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance, E619 [8MY]
Roseland, NJ: anniversary of Roseland Fire Dept., E442 [12AP]
Roseville, CA: dedication of Roseville Fire Dept. Station No. 9, E654 [14MY]
San Diego County, CA: anniversary of Cedar Fire, H6878 [29OC]
San Francisco, CA: express sympathy to victims and families of those affected by crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214, and commend crew and first responders, H4220, H4223 [9JY]
SEC: protect pension plans of firefighters, police officer, teachers, or any retiree against fraudulent or deceptive financial practices and protect U.S. firms from takeovers by foreign companies, H2748–H2750 [17MY]
Shaw, MS: tribute to Shaw Volunteer Fire Co., Number One, E182 [25FE]
Springfield, VA: tribute to Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Above and Beyond Award recipients, E794 [4JN]
Tamaqua, PA: anniversary of South Ward Fire Co., E1633 [12NO]
Taxation: treat payments by charitable organizations to certain firefighters as exempt payments (H.R. 3458), H8086, H8087 [12DE], E1867 [12DE]
Tutwiler, MS: tribute to Tutwiler Volunteer Fire Dept., E183 [25FE]
Ventura County, CA: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to wildfires, H2491 [8MY]
Vienna, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E461 [15AP]
Water: exempt fire hydrants from prohibition on the use of lead pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, and flux (H.R. 3588), H7371–H7373 [2DE]
West Haven, CT: anniversary of West Haven Fire Dept., E1465 [9OC]
West Webster, NY: condolences to families of fallen firefighters, H8087 [12DE]
Wildfires: express importance of allocating appropriate resources to wildland fire management and a healthy forest policy and recognize bravery of firefighters (H. Res. 279), H4043 [26JN]
——— tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel in Colorado, H3594 [14JN]
Woodbridge, VA: tribute to Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Dept., E65 [25JA]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: improve Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program, S8839 [16DE]
Forest Service: wildland fire management funding, S234–S236 [24JA], S2267 [22MR]
Franklin County, ME: tribute to firefighters assisting with oil tanker derailment fire in Canada, S5664 [11JY], S5683 [15JY]
Hampton, NH: tribute to first responders, S6194 [1AU]
Kirchner, Gene M.: Reisterstown, MD, Volunteer Fire Dept. Medal of Honor recipient, S3319 [9MY]
Lewiston, ME: tribute to Lewiston Fire Dept., S6007 [29JY]
National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (S. Res. 108), S2904 [23AP]
Nevada: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to wildfires, S5583 [10JY]
Newark, DE: anniversary of Aetna Hose Hook & Ladder Co., S8600 [10DE]
Prescott, AZ: honor memory and commend bravery and sacrifice of Prescott Fire Dept., Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew killed battling wildfire and extend condolences to surviving families (S. Res. 193), S5602, S5603 [10JY]
Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 99), S2696 [16AP]
Taxation: provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (S. 506), S1271 [7MR]
——— treat payments by charitable organizations to certain firefighters as exempt payments (H.R. 3458), S8661 [11DE], S8756 [12DE], S8814 [13DE]
——— treat payments by charitable organizations to certain firefighters as exempt payments (H.R. 3458), unanimous-consent agreement, S8717 [12DE]
Tornadoes: express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Oklahoma, S3604 [20MY], S3643 [21MY]
Water: exempt fire hydrants from prohibition on the use of lead pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, and flux (H.R. 3588), S8899, S8900 [17DE]
Wildfires: disaster assistance to Colorado, S5125 [25JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 279, express importance of allocating appropriate resources to wildland fire management and a healthy forest policy and recognize bravery of firefighters, H4044 [26JN]
H.R. 3458, Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax Clarification Act, H8086 [12DE]
H.R. 3588, Community Fire Safety Act, H7371 [2DE]
S. Res. 99, Public Service Recognition Week, S2688 [16AP]
S. Res. 108, National 9-1-1 Education Month, S2903 [23AP]
S. Res. 193, honor memory and commend bravery and sacrifice of Prescott, AZ, Fire Dept., Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew killed battling wildfire and extend condolences to surviving families, S5621 [10JY]