Lifeline for First Responders Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a grant program to support the mental health and well-being of first responders, including firefighters, paramedics, and dispatchers. The EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program will provide funding for services like stress reduction, suicide prevention, counseling, family support, and training. The program will be administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and will receive an initial appropriation of $7.5 million per year from 2028 to 2032.
Key provisions
- Establishes the EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program.
- Provides funding for mental health services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention.
- Supports family services for first responders' families.
- Eligible recipients include fire services, EMS agencies, and dispatch centers.
- Grants can be used for evidence-based programs and training.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will administer the program.
- Funding is authorized through 2032 at $7.5 million per year.
Who is affected
- Firefighters
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel
- Dispatchers
- First Responder Families
- State, Tribal, and Local Governments
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated grant program specifically for first responder wellness.
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