Spaces and respond to emergencies in cramped trucks. Police officers continue to respond to 911. These calls interact with the public in close quarters. While most of us are of waiting covid at all costs, state and county emt crews are transporting t the infected and others to hospitals for emergency care. Will i am inspired by the bravery of the First Responders, not at all surprised by the actions they take to protect the people they serve. First responders always answer the call to action. Selflessly placing others before themselves. In recognition of the sacrifices they made, congress established the peace Officers Program a long time ago in 1876. This provides First Responders with a one time payment if they die or are totally disabled. Let me be very clear. Nothing can ever put back together a family who has lost a loved one. But the Public Safety officers benefit program provide some Economic Relief to grieving families to give peace of mind to the First Responders themselves to
Opportunistic litigation. Madam, president , i yield the floor and note the absence of a quorum. I come to the floor to discuss a piece of legislation that senator booker and i worked on to help Public Safety officers. Since the covid19 pandemic beg began, over 100 First Responders have lost their lives to that virus. Unlike the rest of us, these brave men and women couldnt by the very nature of their work, stay home or social distance. In firehouses across the country, firefighters had to continue sharing confined spaces and respond to emergencies in cramped trucks. Police officers continued to respond to 911. These calls and also to interact with the public in very close quarters. And while most of us are avoiding covid at all costs, state and county emt crews are transporting the infected and the others to hospitals for emergency care. While im inspired by the bravery of these First Responders, im not at all surprised by the actions they take to protect the people they serve. First
Nomination of scott rash for the district of arizona. Live on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal master the father of us all we thank you that through your spirit you have provided our legislative body with the talents and capabilities to fulfill your purposes. May our senators remember that this body has many parts, each making its distinctive contribution to the success of the whole. As our lawmakers acknowledge and honor the value added by each member of this body, unite them with faith, civility, courage, and gratitude. And lord, we pray for the First Responders and Health Care Workers who stand on the front lines during this Global Health crisis. We pray in your unifying name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic
Most and only at times a polite slap on the wrist. I come to the floor to discuss a piece of legislation that senator booker and i worked on to help Public Safety officers. Since covid19 pandemic began, over 101st responders have lost their lives to that virus. Unlike the rest of us, these brave men and women could not by the very nature of their work stay home or social distance and fire houses across the country, firefighters had to continue sharing combined spaces and respond to emergencies, Police Officers continued to respond to 911, these calls and also they interact with the public in very close quarters. While most of us are avoiding covid it all costs, state and emt crews are transporting the infected and others to hospitals for emergency care. While i am inspired by the bravery of these First Responders, i am not at all surprised by the actions they take to protect the people they serve. First responders always answer the calls to action, selflessly placing others before them
A. M. Eastern on cspan, cspan now, or online at cspan. Org. President biden talked about fire prevention, Climate Change, and the mental and physical stresses that firefighters face. He spoke virtually from the white house at the u. S. Fire administrators summit. Summit. Pres. Biden hello, hello, hello. Thank you, dr. Lori, for that introduction. You and your team deserve tremendous credit for what youve accomplished over these last two years. And a special hello to ed kelly, my good friend. Ed, i cant see you out there, but im sure youre around. And chief kevin quinn as well. Look, i joined this summit virtually last year, and i wanted to be with you in person this year. But there was a critical issue, and it required me to stay at the white house to respond to the terrorist attacks in israel. Weve gotten word that several firefighters have already been killed in the assault on israel, and dr. Lori and her team are in touch with fire officials on the ground. You have heard me say befo