A bill to provide financial aid to local fire departments in the purchase of advanced firefighting equipment.

Summary

Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to local fire departments to pay up to one-half the cost of purchasing firefighting equipment. Sets forth the following conditions of eligibility for grants: (1) members of the fire department are participating or have participated in a training program conducted or approved by the National Academy of Fire Prevention and Control; (2) the department is an agency of a State or political subdivision, or is incorporated by the State in which it is located; (3) equipment purchased with grant funds conforms with standards adopted by the National Bureau of Standards; and (4) any other conditions the Secretary may find appropriate and necessary. Defines "firefighting equipment" as any technical equipment used for fire investigation, suppression, and extinguishment or first aid.

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Timeline

1. 4 January 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 January 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 January 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 January 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
• · hssy00 · Standing

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