All, The public hearing process continues. There are a few bills that are of interest to us this next week. On Tuesday 2/26: H.B. #6434 – This is the bill that would add any and all volunteer fire departments and volunteer ambulance companies to the definition of “employer” under OSHA. This could be labeled the […]
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The Connecticut State Firefighters Association- Proposed Legislation in Congress: Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation ActProposed Legislation: Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act (S.4013/ H.R.7788) Status: In committee. (Note: The reason we need to spread the word and make calls is because we don’t want the bill to die in committee – we want it to get to the House and Senate floors for a vote!) Purpose: To establish a fund (like the 9/11 […]
- 2025 CSFA Hall of Fame NominationsThe CSFA Hall of Fame Committee has released their 2025 Hall of Fame Nomination Forms. Forms are held for three (3) years if the nominee is not selected in the first year submission. All nomination forms must be received no later than November 1, 2024.
- AFG SAFER Reauthorization to Be Voted on in the House Next WeekHello Everyone, I hope you all had safe and uneventful travel home from the Spring Meeting I wanted to update you all on some big news regarding AFG and SAFER. Next week the House of Representatives will vote on the S. 870, Fire Grants and Safety Act. This Amended version of S. 870 will reauthorize […]
- CSFA Legislative Report – May 3, 2024Good Afternoon, The House and Senate have met daily this week, often working late into the evening to debate and pass several pieces of legislation. The General Assembly will adjourn next week, at midnight on May 8th. The below highlights all tracked legislation to this point. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not […]
- CSFA Legislative Report – April 26, 2024Good Afternoon, The House and Senate met throughout the week to debate and pass several pieces of legislation. Both chambers will continue meeting regularly till their adjournment date of May 8th. The below highlights all tracked legislation to this point. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. John CarewCSFA […]
- Proposed Legislation in Congress: Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act