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H.R.1348: Fire Police Fairness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced April 4, 2011
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (17 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Fire Police Fairness Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a fire police officer as a public safety officer for purposes of death benefits provisions. Defines a "fire police officer" as an individual who: (1) is serving in accordance with state or local law as a member of a legally organized public safety agency but is not a law enforcement officer, a firefighter, a chaplain, or a member of a rescue...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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April 4, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) |