Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023

The Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 reauthorizes and increases funding for key federal fire safety programs. It extends the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program and Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Program through 2030 (from 2024) with $750 million annually for fiscal years 2024-2028. The bill also reauthorizes the United States Fire Administration at $95 million per year (including $3.42 million for specific activities) and mandates a GAO audit within three years to assess barriers to accessing federal funds and the U.S. Fire Administration's operations. These provisions directly affect state and local fire departments eligible for federal grants.