House Passes Housing Bill with Single Stair Provision, Awaiting President Signature
On Tuesday, the House voted to pass the final Senate amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R.6644). Included in the bill is a provision that directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to create national guidelines for single-stair apartment buildings up to 6 stories. The section does direct the Secretary to consider fire safety considerations and egress impacts when developing these guidelines. Additionally, the section allows the Secretary to award grants for seven years to entities that are studying single stair buildings. These grants can also include those studying the safety of single-stair buildings.
On Wednesday, President Trump canceled the bill signing, saying he won’t sign the bill until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, a voting reform bill. The President has 10 days to sign or veto the bill.
SIREN Grant Program Applications Open, Due July 16
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) opened the FY2026 Rural Emergency Medical Services Training grants, also known as SIREN Grants. These grants are reserved for rural, public EMS systems, including fire departments, to support EMS training, equipment, and readiness. Grant awards are capped at $300,000. Eligible services are encouraged to visit the Notice of Funding Opportunity page and learn more.