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S.602: 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 16, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 16, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| March 16, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) |