Establishes the Emergency Response Exposure Grant Fund and Program to support emergency responders.
The bill creates the Emergency Response Exposure Grant Fund and Program to provide grants to localities for eligible emergency responders. The Department of Fire Programs will oversee the program, ensuring thorough reporting. The fund will support annual cancer screenings and health care expenses for responders exposed to qualifying emergencies. Qualifying emergencies include incidents involving large amounts of toxic materials, carcinogenic substances, or unusual risks. The fund will be established with bequests and other contributions, with interest remaining in the fund.
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