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S.656: Volunteer Firefighter and Rescue Squad Worker Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced April 25, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 25, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Volunteer Firefighter and Rescue Squad Worker Act - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude from coverage any employee 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
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| April 25, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by John W. Warner (R-Va.) |