HB7069: Peer Support for Firefighters Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to expand permissible uses of assistance to firefighters grant funds relating to behavioral and mental health, and for other purposes.
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This bill would expand what fire departments can use federal grant money for under the Firefighters Assistance Grant program. Specifically, it allows more spending on mental health and behavioral support programs for firefighters. The bill amends a 1974 law that governs how federal fire prevention money gets distributed. It was introduced in Congress and is currently awaiting review.
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HB7069: Peer Support for Firefighters Act