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This joint resolution directs the Federal Trade Commission to investigate potential anticompetitive practices and antitrust violations in the fire truck manufacturing industry. The investigation must examine price fixing, price gouging, serial acquisitions by private equity firms, and monopolistic behavior, with the FTC required to submit a report to Congress within one year of the resolution's adoption. The resolution cites serious concerns including rising fire truck prices that have nearly doubled over the past decade, extended delivery times now reaching 4.5 years, and industry consolidation where just three companies control 70 to 80 percent of the market. These developments have directly harmed fire departments across the country, limiting their ability to replace aging equipment and threatening firefighter and public safety, as evidenced by significant fire truck shortages during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The FTC must also recommend potential legislative solutions or other remedial actions to address identified anticompetitive conduct.

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