Bills · HR 3370
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3370First responders and emergency personnelNavigation, waterways, harbors
PROTECT Firefighters Act
INTRO MAY 13· LAST ACTION FEB 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it focuses on the safety of firefighters, who often put their lives on the line to protect others. Rapid Intervention Teams (RITs) are crucial for rescuing firefighters in trouble, and if these teams lack proper equipment, training, or sufficient personnel, it puts everyone at greater risk. By having the United States Fire Administration develop a comprehensive strategy, this bill aims to identify and address these critical shortcomings before more tragedies occur.
If this bill becomes law, it won't immediately change how RITs operate, but it will create a roadmap for future improvements. This could lead to better-equipped, better-trained, and adequately staffed RITs, ultimately reducing firefighter injuries and deaths. If the bill doesn't become law, there might be a continued lack of national consistency and identified best practices for RITs, potentially leaving firefighters vulnerable and departments struggling to address these complex safety issues on their own.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the United States Fire Administration (USFA) to develop and submit a comprehensive strategy within one year.
This initiates a formal process to assess and plan improvements for firefighter Rapid Intervention Teams nationwide.
PROVISION 02
The strategy must identify current equipment, training, and staffing standards for Rapid Intervention Teams, including those responding to port facility fires.
It establishes a baseline understanding of current capabilities and gaps, crucial for informed improvements.
PROVISION 03
The strategy must identify how to improve access to modern equipment, safety gear, training, and staffing levels, and ensure standardization and interoperability among these teams.
This provision aims to address the practical barriers fire departments face in maintaining high-quality RITs.
PROVISION 04
Requires a review of recent firefighter Line of Duty Death reports to analyze the role of RIT equipment, training, or staffing deficiencies in those deaths.
This connects the strategy directly to real-world safety outcomes and helps prioritize critical areas for improvement.
PROVISION 05
The strategy must include recommendations to Congress on how to expand access to resources and ensure standardization for RITs, specifically addressing identified barriers and unique challenges at maritime facilities.
This provides actionable legislative suggestions to improve firefighter safety and preparedness.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
7
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSFEB 11
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Houlahan asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3370, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
MAY 13
Introduced in House
MAY 13
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3370
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 13, 2025
Last actionFeb 11, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 13, 2025
House BillHR 3370First responders and emergency personnelNavigation, waterways, harbors
PROTECT Firefighters Act
INTRODUCED MAY 13, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 11, 2026
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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