EMS and First Responder Wellness Grants

Full Title:
Lifeline for First Responders Act

Summary#

This bill would amend title 23 of the United States Code to establish an "EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program." The text provided lists the bill as introduced in the House on 2026-08-17, sponsored by Andrea Salinas, Gabe Evans, Sharice Davids, and Thomas Kean, and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. No text of the program's details is publicly available in the provided materials.

What it means for you#

The bill's stated goal is to set up a grant program focused on wellness for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and other first responders. The provided information does not say who could apply, what activities would be funded, how grants would be awarded, or when funds would become available.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on authorized funding levels, cost estimates, or how the program would be paid for is included in the provided materials.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information about proponents' detailed arguments or stated benefits is included in the provided materials.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information about opponents' detailed arguments or concerns is included in the provided materials.