S.1049: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain provisions of the pre-September 11, 2001, fire grant program, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about emergency management
  • Introduced May 14, 2009
  • Latest Major Action May 14, 2009

Bill Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive or modify certain restrictions on the term and use of grants to fire departments for hiring, rehiring, or retaining firefighters under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 for recipients of grants awarded during FY2009 or FY2010.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 14, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

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