US HB2709 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on May 14 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Includes additional firefighters within the definition of "public safety officer" for purposes of death, disability, and education benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program. Specifically, it includes as a public safety officer a firefighter whose primary duty during an emergency response is to secure the scene or manage traffic.

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Title

Fire Police Fairness Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-06-26HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2019-05-14HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-05-14HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB1208 (Related) 2019-05-31 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
HB2812 (Related) 2019-06-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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