FASTER Act

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Fire departments would get grants to help older adults prevent falls and speed up emergency response.

This bill would create a new federal grant program, letting fire departments get money to run programs that make homes safer for older adults and help prevent falls. These programs would also aim to cut down on how long it takes for emergency responders to get to in-home emergencies. This means older adults could see fewer falls and faster help when they need it most.

What Would Change

Today, there is no specific federal grant program for FEMA to directly fund fire departments for home safety and fall prevention for older adults. If this bill passes, FEMA would offer competitive grants to fire departments for these programs, with $1 million authorized for the government's budget year 2026, increasing to $7 million by the government's budget year 2035.

Key Provisions

Lets fire departments get federal grants to improve home safety and prevent falls for older adults.
Allows grant money to pay for things like lock boxes, community paramedicine staff, smoke detectors, and minor home modifications.
Requires fire departments to contribute a growing share of costs over the three-year grant period.
Prevents federal funds from replacing existing state or local money for fire services.
Lets FEMA waive certain rules for fire departments facing economic hardship.
Sets aside money for these grants, starting at $1 million in the government's budget year 2026 and increasing to $7 million by 2035.

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FASTER Act

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