United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 1 R · 1 I cosponsors

S 4819 — Lifeline for First Responders Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (8 D · 1 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill addresses support for first responders during emergencies.

The Lifeline for First Responders Act aims to provide resources and support to first responders in emergency situations. It seeks to improve their ability to effectively manage crises.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means increased support and resources for first responders in high-pressure emergency situations.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a new grant program to support mental health and wellness for first responders.

  • 23 U.S.C. 409

    Sec. 409. EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program (a) Establishment.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (referred to in this section as the `Secretary'), shall establish a grant program, to be known as the `EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program' (referred to in this section as the `program'), to support first responder mental health, stress reduction, family services, and suicide prevention. (b) Placement.--The program shall be carried out through the Office of Emergency Medical Services of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (c) Eligible Entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the program is-- (1) a Federal, State, Tribal, or local fire service that supplies emergency medical services; (2) an EMS agency; and (3) a dispatch center. (d) Authorized Uses.--A grant provided under the program may be used for-- (1) evidence-based stress reduction and mental health services; (2) suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention services; (3) confidential counseling, peer support, and behavioral health services; (4) family support services for spouses and children; and (5) outreach, stigma reduction, education, training, and technical assistance. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program $7,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2032.

    This establishes a new grant program specifically for first responder wellness, providing funding and resources for mental health support and related services.

  • 23 U.S.C. 408

    409. EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program.

    This adds a new entry to the analysis of chapter 4 of title 23, indicating the existence of the new wellness grant program.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 537 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (537)

537 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4819?
S 4819 is sponsored by Whitehouse, Sheldon (Democratic), Hawley, Josh (Republican), Klobuchar, Amy (Democratic), King, Angus S., Jr. (Independent), Schiff, Adam B. (Democratic), Coons, Christopher A. (Democratic), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Kelly, Mark (Democratic), Bennet, Michael F. (Democratic), and Shaheen, Jeanne (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 4819?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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