National Fire Academy RESCUE Act

This bill would require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to repay fire departments for certain costs when a National Fire Academy course, program, conference, or symposium is cancelled during or because of a lapse in FEMA funding. Covered costs include travel and backfill expenses, such as staffing adjustments and overtime, that a department incurred for its personnel's planned participation. A fire chief or department head could apply with an itemized list of expenses within 30 days after the funding lapse ends. FEMA would have to pay within 90 days after the later of the end of the lapse or receipt of the application. Reimbursement would not apply if the cancellation was for good cause, such as an instructor's illness or a national emergency.

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Sponsors

• April McClain Delaney Democrat sponsor
• 12 cosponsors