Who it affects
- Emergency medical agencies and workers
- Government fire services providing emergency medical care
- Dispatch centers and dispatchers
- First responders’ spouses and children
In committeeHealth careEmergency services
Lifeline for First Responders Act
S. 4819 · Senate bill · Introduced June 17, 2026
The Lifeline for First Responders Act would create grants for mental health and family services for emergency medical workers, firefighters providing medical services, and dispatchers.
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How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The bill would establish a grant program through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Emergency medical agencies, dispatch centers, and government fire services providing emergency medical care could receive grants.
- Grants could fund mental health care, stress reduction, suicide prevention, confidential counseling, and peer support.
- Funds could also cover services for spouses and children, outreach, education, and training.
- The bill would authorize $7.5 million each year from fiscal years 2028 through 2032.
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How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program, and for other purposes.
- Sponsor
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon (D-RI)
- Introduced
- June 17, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 10
- Committees
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Latest action
- June 17, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.