First Responders: Protecting The Homeland

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First Responders: Protecting The Homeland

Senator Leahy speaks with President George W. Bush during the signing ceremony of the first-ever Department of Homeland Security spending bill. [photo: Chuck Kennedy / Knight Ridder]

First responders are on the front lines of our nation's two front war. Our demands on first responders have been heavy and unrelenting. They are overworked and exhausted because they are always on duty. They are doing their jobs as frontline soldiers in the war against domestic terrorism and Senator Leahy as been a long-time advocate in making sure we help them as they help us.

As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Leahy has worked over his time in the Senate to include millions of dollars for our state and local police officers, firefighters and emergency personnel so they can adequately prepare for any events that come their way.

Statements and Releases About Senator Leahy's Work For First Responders:

Leahy Launches Drive To Extend Federal Death Payments To Nonprofit EMS Personnel June 26, 2009

Leahy Announces $6.5 Million In New First-Responder Grants To Vermont June 16, 2009

Leahy First-Responder Grant Formula Nets Vermont $6.68 M. In New Homeland Security Funds July 18, 2007
Bipartisan Coalition Of Senators And Representatives Asks President To 'Unlock' Hometown Heroes Benefits June 7, 2007

Statement Of Sen. Patrick Leahy On Final Passage Of The "Improving America's Security By Implementing Unfinished Recommendations Of The 9/11 Commission Act Of 2007 March 13, 2007

Senate OKs Leahy's Amendment To Delay Border-Crossing Requirements, As Leahy Also Beats Back Bid To Curb First Responder Grants To Smaller States July 13, 2006

First Responder Aid And The All-State Minimum: The Menendez Amendment Takes Aim At The Wrong Target July 13, 2006

Leahy: Department Of Homeland Security Writes $14 M. Check For Vermont�s First Responders March 1, 2005

Leahy: New Milestone For Vermont�s First Responders; Leahy-Authored Fund Formula Brings State's Police, Fire And Rescue Units Another $14 M. December 2, 2004

News Release - Bush Signs Homeland Security Funding Bill; Vermont�s First Responders To Receive At Least $11.25 M. Under Leahy�s �All-State Minimum� Formula October 18, 2004

News Release - Congress Passes Bill Renewing Leahy Program Providing Bulletproof Vests To Police Officers October 12, 2004

News Release - Senate Votes To Renew Leahy Program That Provides Bulletproof Vests To Police Officers �Vt. Departments Have Purchased 1,900 Vests Through Program October 1, 2004

News Release - Senate Vote Upholds Leahy 1st Responder Formula That Would Assure At Least $10 M. To Vermont September 15, 2004

News Release - President Signs Leahy Led Initiative That Helps Off-Duty Police Protect Public July 22, 2004

News Release - Senate Passes Leahy-Led Initiative That Helps Off-Duty Police Protect Public July 8, 2004

News Release - More Vermont Cops Get Bulletproof Vests Through Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program May 14, 2004

News Release - Leahy Announces $75,000 For Memorial Honoring Vermont�s Fallen Heroes May 14, 2004

Statement - Of Senator Patrick Leahy On Senate Passage Of The National Peace Officers Memorial Day Resolution (S. Res. 310) April 27, 2004

News Release - Leahy: $19 Million In New Round Of First-Responder Grants To Vermont Brings State�s Total To $40 M. March 29, 2004

News Release - Leahy Questions Secretary Ridge On Administration�s Proposal To Curb Help To Vermont�s First Responders February 10, 2004

News Release - Leahy: Bush Budget Would Shortchange Smaller States Like Vermont In Homeland Security Grants To Firefighters, Police And Rescue Squads February 2, 2004