CARE for First Responders Act
Sponsor

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Cosponsors (18)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- Becca Balint (D-VT)Original· 2025-12-10
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)Original· 2025-12-10
- Derek Tran (D-CA-45)Original· 2025-12-10
- André Carson (D-IN-7)· 2025-12-18
- Melanie A. Stansbury (D-NM-1)· 2025-12-18
- Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)· 2026-01-07
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)· 2026-01-08
- Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23)· 2026-01-15
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12)· 2026-01-21
- Angie Craig (D-MN-2)· 2026-02-02
- Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH-13)· 2026-02-09
- Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13)· 2026-02-09
- Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA-8)· 2026-03-03
- Seth Magaziner (D-RI-2)· 2026-03-05
- Jahana Hayes (D-CT-5)· 2026-03-19
- Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)· 2026-03-24
- Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA-24)· 2026-04-15
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
2026-02-02
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2025-12-10
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-12-10
Previously
- Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-10
- Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-10
Plain-English Summary
This bill would provide health benefits and support services to first responders—including firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel—who suffer from job-related illnesses or injuries. The legislation likely aims to improve access to medical care, mental health services, and financial assistance for these workers and their families who face unique health risks from their work. The bill is currently being reviewed by a congressional subcommittee to determine its scope and feasibility.
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