Volunteer First Responder Housing Act

This bill would let certain volunteer firefighters and other volunteer first responders qualify for two federal housing programs. To qualify, a volunteer must have served continuously for the same organization for 2 years, met its membership requirements or volunteered at least 200 hours each year, and be certified as a first responder where they serve. Under the Department of Agriculture's single family guaranteed home loan program, a qualifying volunteer could deduct $18,000 from their annual income when eligibility is determined. Under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's discounted home sale programs for firefighters and emergency medical technicians, such as Good Neighbor Next Door, qualifying volunteers would be treated as firefighters or emergency medical technicians. In both cases, the volunteer must submit a verification letter from the head of the organization they serve.

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Sponsors

• Tammy Baldwin Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors