What does Preamble of National Fire Academy RESCUE Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. It directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reimburse certain expenses. This reimbursement would occur during a lapse in appropriations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

What does SHORT TITLE. of National Fire Academy RESCUE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the National Fire Academy Reimbursement for Emergency Service Course Unavailability and Expenses Act, also known as the National Fire Academy RESCUE Act.

What does REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES DURING A LAPSE IN of National Fire Academy RESCUE Act do?

This section amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to establish a process for reimbursing fire departments for expenses related to courses or activities offered by the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control that are cancelled due to a lapse in appropriations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Administrator of FEMA is authorized to reimburse fire departments for covered expenses, not later than 90 days after the end of the lapse or receipt of an itemization of expenses. Reimbursement is not provided if the cancellation is due to 'good cause,' which includes facility closures, instructor unavailability, or national emergencies. Fire departments must submit an itemization of expenses to FEMA within 30 days after the lapse in appropriations ends. The section defines key terms including 'backfill expense,' 'covered course or activity,' 'covered expense,' and 'good cause'.

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National Fire Academy RESCUE Act

Last updated: 10/17/2025 · Introduced: 10/17/2025

Author: April McClain Delaney (D-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse fire departments for expenses incurred due to cancelled National Fire Academy courses or activities resulting from a lapse in FEMA appropriations.
Reimbursement is not provided if course cancellations are due to reasons like facility closures, instructor unavailability, or national emergencies, which are considered 'good cause'.
Fire departments must submit an itemized list of expenses to FEMA within 30 days after the end of any lapse in appropriations to be eligible for reimbursement.

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