To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateRead the second time and placed on the calendar
Read the second time and placed on the calendar
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Mr. Peters (for himself, Ms. Collins, Ms. Murkowski, and Mr. …
Mr. Peters (for himself, Ms. Collins, Ms. Murkowski, and Mr. …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill reauthorizes key federal fire safety programs through 2030-2032. It authorizes $95 million annually for the US Fire Administration, extends the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and SAFER staffing grants, and prohibits Chinese government and China-based entities from receiving fire grants. It also mandates GAO audits of barriers to grant access.
Who Benefits and How
Fire departments nationwide benefit from continued federal grant funding for equipment and staffing. The US Fire Administration receives stable funding authorization. Local communities benefit from maintained fire protection capacity.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers fund the authorized appropriations. Chinese manufacturers of firefighting equipment are excluded from the grant programs. GAO must conduct two audits within 3 years.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes $95 million/year for USFA through FY2030 (with $3.42M for National Fire Incident Reporting System)
- Extends AFG and Fire Prevention grants through 2032
- Extends SAFER staffing grants through 2032
- Prohibits Chinese government and China-based entities from receiving fire grants
- Requires GAO audit of barriers preventing fire departments from accessing federal funds
- Requires GAO audit of the US Fire Administration
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Reauthorizes the US Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs (AFG, SAFER) through 2030-2032, authorizes $95 million annually for USFA, and prohibits China-based entities from receiving fire grants.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Program reauthorization combined with national security restriction on Chinese entities"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "comptroller_general"
- → Comptroller General of the United States (GAO)
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