WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Fire departments

H.R. 6461, The Supporting America's Volunteer Emergency Services Act of 2008

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6461 would assist volunteer fire companies in coping with the precipitous rise in fuel prices....

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S. 3237, The Supporting America's Volunteer Emergency Services Act of 2008

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3237 would assist volunteer fire companies in coping with the precipitous rise in fuel prices....

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H.R. 5952, The Police and Fire Station Modernization Act of 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5952 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize tax credit bonds for capital improvements for police and fire departments....

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H.R. 5879, The Save our Border Communities Act of 2008

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5879 would authorize Federal payment to first responders for costs associated with providing emergency services at the international borders of the United States....

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S. 2887, The Firefighter Fatality Reduction Act of 2008

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2887 would direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a survey to determine the level of compliance with national consensus standards and any barriers to achieving compliance with such standards....

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H.R. 5686, The Firefighter Fatality Reduction Act of 2008

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5686 would direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a survey to determine the level of compliance with national consensus standards and any barriers to achieving compliance with such standards....

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S. 2601, The Snoqualmie Pass Land Conveyance Act

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2601 would require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to King and Kittitas Counties Fire District No. 51 a certain parcel of real property for use as a site for a new Snoqualmie Pass fire and rescue station....

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S. 2546, The Colorado Forest Management Improvement Act of 2007

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2546 would reduce the risks to Colorado communities and water supplies from severe wildfires, especially in areas affected by insect infestations, and it would provide model legislation that may be applied to other States experiencing similar insect infestations or other forest-related problems....

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H.R. 4846, The First Line of Defense Infrastructure Improvement Act

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4846 would amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration to provide grants for infrastructure improvements to fire first responders....

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S. 1955, The Reinforce First Responders and Emergency Employees Deployed Overseas in the Military Act of 2007

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1955 would authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to first responder agencies that have employees in the National Guard or Reserves on active duty....

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H.R. 3199, The 9/11 Can You Hear Me Now Act

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3199 would direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to procure the development and provision of improved and up-to-date communications equipment for the New York City Fire Department, including radios....

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S. 1797, The Colorado Forest Management Improvement Act of 2007

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1797 would reduce the risks to Colorado communities and water supplies from severe wildfires, especially in areas affected by insect infestations, and it would provide model legislation that may be applied to other States experiencing similar insect infestations or other forest-related problems....

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H.R. 3072, The Colorado Forest Management Improvement Act of 2007

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3072 would reduce the risks to Colorado communities and water supplies from severe wildfires, especially in areas affected by insect infestations, and it would provide model legislation that may be applied to other States experiencing similar insect infestations or other forest-related problems....

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H.R. 2422, To require railroad carriers to prepare and maintain a plan for notifying local emergency responders before transporting hazardous materials through their jurisdictions

Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2422 would require railroad carriers to prepare and maintain a plan for notifying local emergency responders before transporting hazardous materials through their jurisdictions....

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H.R. 1715, The Domestic Preparedness Act of 2007

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1715 would authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to address homeland security preparedness shortcomings of units of municipal and county government....

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H.R. 1638, The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1638 would extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001....

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H.R. 1351, The Firefighters Special Operation Task Force Act

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1351 would amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration to provide assistance to firefighting task forces....

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H.R. 1285, The Snoqualmie Pass Land Conveyance Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1285 would provide for the conveyance of a parcel of National Forest System land in Kittitas County, Washington, to facilitate the construction of a new fire and rescue station....

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P.L. 110-244, To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1195 would amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections....

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S. 608, The Risk-Based Homeland Security Grants Act of 2007

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 608 would improve the allocation of grants through the Department of Homeland Security....

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S. 345, The Homeland Security Trust Fund Act of 2007

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 345 would establish a Homeland Security and Neighborhood Safety Trust Fund and refocus Federal priorities toward securing the Homeland....

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S. 328, The Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 328 would ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States....

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P.L. 110-53, The Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $222.48

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1 would provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States....

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H.R. 1057, The True American Heroes Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1057 would authorize the U.S. Mint to produce gold, silver, and bronze medals to commemorate those who perished in the September 11th terrorist attacks as well as ¿Spirit of America¿ coins to commemorate those who risked their lives in response to the attacks....

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S. 1554, The Promoting Antiterrorism Capabilities Through International Cooperation Act of 2006 - Cost per Average Family: $0.84

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 1554 would establish the International Cooperative Programs Office within the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The office would be directed to facilitate and support cooperation on homeland security research between the United States and its allies, and would be charged with appropriately matching U.S. and foreign entities engaged in such research. The bill would authorize the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to fund joint research...

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