FIREFIGHTERS

Bills and resolutions

Coins: mint coins that are emblematic of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and service and sacrifice of firefighters throughout history of U.S. (see S. 4051), S1009 [11MR]

Dept. of Commerce: reauthorize First Responder Network Authority (see H.R. 7386), H2040 [5FE]

Dept. of HUD: expand eligibility of properties for Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program for members of Armed Forces, firefighters, and law enforcement officials (see H.R. 7503), H2186 [11FE]

——— reduce rent in public housing for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians (see H.R. 7701), H2327 [25FE]

——— report to Congress relative to exempting any downpayment requirement for mortgage insurance offered by FHA for first-time homebuyers who are first responders or school teachers (see H.R. 7755), H2368 [3MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide funding for Blue Envelope Programs to improve communications and interactions between law enforcement and public safety personnel and individuals with certain disabilities (see S. 4089), S1047 [12MR]

Disasters: anniversary of 2025 Southern California wildfires (see S. Res. 577), S115 [8JA] (see H. Res. 980), H134 [7JA]

FCC: require telecommunications carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see H.R. 7752), H2336 [2MR]

Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building, Sterling, VA: designate (see S. 3630), S220 [14JA]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: further deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 services to enhance and upgrade 9-1-1 systems (see S. 4062), S1009 [11MR]

Siller, Frank: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7175), H1171 [21JA]

Remarks in House

Cofield, NC: tribute to first responders for response to Perdue feed mill explosion, H2299 [25FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve respiratory protection standards for wildland firefighters (S. 3183), H150 [8JA]

Dept. of HHS: improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers (H.R. 1902), H2206 [12FE]

Dickson City, PA: tribute to first responders for response to fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City, H2085 [9FE]

Disasters: anniversary of 2025 Southern California wildfires (H. Res. 980), H110 [7JA]

Melbourne Beach, FL: tribute to first responders and wildlife experts for manatee rescue, H2240 [23FE]

Nebraska: recognize damage caused by wildfires and commend first responders and community members for disaster response efforts, H2554 [18MR]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, H2205 [12FE]

Shriner, Jesse: Alexandria Volunteer Fire Co., recipient of President’s Award, Chief’s Award, and Firefighter of the Year Award, H2487 [16MR]

Theus, Harold: Florida Career Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, H610 [9JA]

Thornton, CO: tribute to firefighters and first responders for response to wildfires, H2412 [4MR]

U.S. Fire Administration: develop comprehensive strategy to improve equipment, training, and staffing standards for firefighter rapid intervention teams, including those teams that respond to port facility fires (H.R. 3370), H2172 [11FE]

West Haverstraw, NY: anniversary of S.W. Johnson Fire Dept., H725 [14JA]

Remarks in Senate

California: anniversary of Los Angeles area wildfires, S1032 [12MR]

Coins: mint coins that are emblematic of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and service and sacrifice of firefighters throughout history of U.S. (S. 4051), S1011 [11MR]

Disasters: anniversary of 2025 Southern California wildfires (S. Res. 577), S119 [8JA]

Nebraska: tribute to firefighters and first responders for response to wildfires, S1064 [17MR]

Queens, NY: express condolences to victims and those affected by collision at LaGuardia Airport, S1527 [23MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 577, 2025 Southern California wildfires anniversary, S117 [8JA]