Lifeline for First Responders Act

This bill establishes the EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program , to be administered by the Secretary of Transportation through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Emergency Medical Services. The program aims to support the mental health and well-being of first responders, including stress reduction, family services, and suicide prevention, with grants available to fire services, EMS agencies, and dispatch centers. Grant funds may be used for evidence-based stress reduction, mental health services, suicide prevention, confidential counseling, and family support for spouses and children. Additionally, funds can support outreach, stigma reduction, education, training, and technical assistance related to first responder wellness. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $7,500,000 for the program for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2032.