FLAME Act

This bill gives the head of the U.S. Fire Administration authority to cancel large numbers of courses offered by the National Fire Academy, defined as cancelling at least 25 percent of a year's planned courses at one time. Before such a cancellation, the Administrator must notify Congress at least 60 days ahead and tell enrolled students and their fire chiefs at least 45 days before the course start date, unless there is an urgent situation. Smaller cancellations by the Academy's Superintendent require 30 days' notice to students. FEMA must reimburse fire departments for travel and staffing costs tied to cancelled courses, unless the course was cancelled for good cause such as a facility closure or instructor illness. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to study the effects of 2025 course cancellations by March 30, 2026.

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Sponsors

• April McClain Delaney Democrat sponsor
• 16 cosponsors