NVFC Congressional Testimony
As the voice of America's volunteer fire and emergency services in our nation's capital, the NVFC is often called upon to testify before Congress on important issues. NVFC's testimony has placed fire service issues before Members of Congress ensuring that the voice of emergency responders is heard.
Below is NVFC's recent testimony:
Volunteer Job Protection Legislation - Testimony by Philip C. Stittleburg and John J. Alchevsky before the House Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, February 12, 2008
Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act - Testimony by John McAuliffe before the House Committee on Ways and Means' Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures and Subcommittee on income Security and Family Support, October 17, 2007
Reauthorization of the U.S. Fire Administration - Testimony by Deputy Chief Gordon Henderson before the House Science and Technology Committees’ Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation on October 2, 2007
Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response - Testimony by Philip C. Stittleburg before the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on June 13, 2007
Preparing for Disasters, Natural or Otherwise - Testimony by Jeff Cash before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, March 9, 2007
Communications Interoperability: A View From The Field - Testimony by Tim Bradley Before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology, Wednesday, February 15, 2006
H.R. 1787, The Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act - House Committee on the Judiciary - July 20, 2004 - Philip C. Stittleburg, NVFC Chairman
S. 2411, The Assistance to Firefighters Act of 2004 - Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation - July 8, 2004 - E. James Monihan, NVFC Past Chairman & Delaware Director
H.R. 4107, Reauthorization of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program - House Committee on Science - May 12, 2004 - Philip C. Stittleburg, NVFC Chairman
Meeting the Needs of the Fire Service: H.R. 4548, Reauthorization of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and H.R. 3992, the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters Act - House Committee on Science - October 2, 2002 - E. James Monihan, NVFC Past Chairman & Delaware Director
The Needs of America's Volunteer Fire Service - Senate Appropriations Committee - April 11, 2002 - Philip C. Stittleburg, NVFC Chairman
Terrorism Preparedness and Crisis Response - Military Procurement Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee - March 5, 2002 - Chief William F. Jenaway, King of Prussia (PA) Volunteer Fire Company
The Needs of America's Volunteer Fire Service - Senate VA, HUD & Independent Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee - February 5, 2002 - Philip C. Stittleburg, NVFC Chairman
S. 1941, The Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement (FIRE) Act - Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - July 25, 2000 - E. James Monihan, NVFC Past Chairman & Delaware Director
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation - October 11, 2001 - James E. Turner III, Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association
H.R. 1168, The Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement (FIRE) Act - April 12, 2000 - House Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Emergency Management - E. James Monihan, NVFC Past Chairman & Delaware Director
Volunteer Fire Assistance Program - April 6, 2000 - House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies - Fred G. Allinson, NVFC Chairman
Internet Posting of Chemical "Worst-Case" Scenarios - May 19, 1999 -House Subcommittee on Health and Environment - E. James Monihan, NVFC Past Chairman & Delaware Director
Volunteer Fire Assistance Program - April 13, 1999 - House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies - Alan Kightlinger, NVFC Nevada Director
US Fire Administration & National Fire Academy Funding - House Subcommittee on Basic Research - March 18, 1997 - Ken Newton, NVFC New York Director
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