Lifeline for First Responders Act

This bill would create a federal grant program called the EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program, run by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Emergency Medical Services. Fire services that provide emergency medical services, EMS agencies, and dispatch centers could apply for grants. Grant money could pay for mental health and stress reduction services, suicide prevention, confidential counseling and peer support, family support for spouses and children, and outreach and training. The bill authorizes $7.5 million per year for fiscal years 2028 through 2032.

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Sponsors

• Sheldon Whitehouse Democrat sponsor
• 10 cosponsors