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- H.R.1499
H.R.1499: Firefighter Fatality Reduction Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced March 12, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (25 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Firefighter Fatality Reduction Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a survey of, and report to Congress on, the compliance of fire departments in the United States with national voluntary consensus standards for staffing, training, safe operations, personal protective equipment, and fitness. Requires the Secretary to establish a Task Force to Enhance Firefighter Safety to: (1) consult with the Secretary to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
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| March 12, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) |