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- H.R.3949
H.R.3949: Entitled, "The Firefighter and Rescue Squad Worker Act".
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced March 3, 1994
- Latest Major Action March 23, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (14 Democrats, 24 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude from coverage any fire fighters or rescue squad members during the period in which they volunteer their services at a location where they are not employed. Waives overtime compensation requirements when fire fighters or rescue squad members volunteer their services to their employer and sign a legally binding waiver. Prohibits employer coercion of such volunteering.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety.
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| March 3, 1994 |
Introduced in the House by Herbert H. Bateman (R-Va.) |