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Protecting First Responders: Training and Equipment for Hazardous Substances.

This act aims to enhance the safety of first responders, such as firefighters and police officers, who frequently encounter dangerous substances like fentanyl. It will provide them with specialized training and equipment to prevent accidental exposure. This means greater safety for those who are first on the scene, indirectly benefiting the entire community.
Key points
The act authorizes federal funds for training first responders on safely handling hazardous substances.
Funds can be used to purchase specialized containment devices to prevent accidental contact with toxic materials.
The goal is to protect the lives and health of first responders exposed to secondary contamination during their duties.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_621
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Process start date: 2025-01-22