First Responders

Bill seeks to provide affordable housing incentives for firefighters, first responders

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) has joined three colleagues to introduce legislation that would provide affordable housing incentives for…

11 months ago

South Dakota senators urge additional support for Tribal law enforcement on reservations

Concerned about a spike of crime on reservations in their region, United States Sens. John Thune, Mike Rounds and Dusty…

11 months ago

TSA opens Nevada training academy

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently opened the TSA Academy West in Las Vegas, Nev., with a ribbon cutting event…

11 months ago

Measure seeks to bolster enhanced wildland firefighter recruitment

U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) joined 10 colleagues in forwarding correspondence to the Senate Committee on…

11 months ago

Measure targets bolstered natural disaster response training

U.S. Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) have introduced legislation that would help local governments…

11 months ago

Bill seeks increased police officer pay, bolstered hiring initiatives

U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Mike Bost (R-IL) recently reintroduced legislation that would raise police officer salaries and hire…

11 months ago

Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act reintroduced to let public safety officers unionize

U.S. Reps. Peter Stauber (R-MN) and Dan Kildee (D-MI) revived pro-unionization efforts for public safety officers nationwide last week with…

12 months ago

Measure eyes bolstered firefighting technology

U.S. Reps. David G. Valadao (R-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Darrell Issa (R-CA), Mark Amodei (R-NV), John Curtis…

12 months ago

House Homeland Security Committee advances five bills on cybersecurity, drones and more

The House Homeland Security Committee took up a slew of bills this week, advancing five to the larger House’s consideration…

12 months ago

Bipartisan Invest to Protect Act aims to increase funding for police departments

In an effort to reduce crime and increase public safety, the Invest to Protect Act was introduced by a bipartisan…

12 months ago

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