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- H.R.709
H.R.709: Law Enforcement Officers' Health Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2001
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (21 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Law Enforcement Officers' Health Act - Withholds ten percent of the funds that would otherwise be allocated to an entity receiving funds under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program unless the grantee adopts a policy establishing a legal presumption that heart, lung, and respiratory disease are service-connected for public safety officers.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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| Feb. 14, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) |